ANSI Z308.1 standard

The ANSI Z308.1 standard lists the following minimnm contents for a workplace first-aid kit. See the full text of the standard for information on size, quantifies, etc., keeping in mind that specific workplaces may require additional supplies not included below. 

First aid supplies are required to be readily available under paragraph Sec. 1910.151(b). An example of the minimal contents of a generic first aid kit is described in American National Standard (ANSI) Z308.1-1978 Minimum Requirements for Industrial Unit-Type First-aid Kits. The contents of the kit listed in the ANSI standard should be adequate for small worksites. When larger operations or multiple operations are being conducted at the same location, employers should determine the need for additional first aid kits at the worksite, additional types of first aid equipment and supplies and additional quantities and types of supplies and equipment in the first aid kits. 

A specific example of the minimal contents of a workplace first-aid kit is described in American National Standards Institute ANSI Z308.1-2003, Minimum Requirements for... 

A specific example of the minimal contents of a workplace first aid kit is described in American National Standards Institute ANSI Z308.1, Minimum Requirements for Workplace First Aid Kits. The kits described are suitable for small businesses. For large operations, employers should determine how many first aid kits are needed, and if it is appropriate to augment the kits with additional first aid equipment and supplies. 

The ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2009 standard states that first aid kits should be reguiariy inspected to ensure completeness, condition of supplies, and expiration dates to maintain compliance. Expired supplies should be removed and additional quantities should be added as needed. 

OSHA also refers employers to ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2009, Minimum Requirement for Workplace First Aid Kits and Supplies. The standard outlines the minimum quantities and sizes of both required and recommended supplies considered sufficient for a small workplace first aid kit. This would include (but is not limited to) absorbent compresses, adhesive bandages and tape, antibiotic treatment, antiseptic, sterile pads, cold packs, oral analgesics, etc. 

Minimum requirements and recommendations for worksite first-aid kits are sununarized on the American National Standards Institute/Intemational Safety Equipment Association Z308.1-2009 label. Each required and recommended item must meet performance requirements stated in the ANSI standard for the kit to be OSHA-compliant. Copies of the standard can be purchased from the ISEA at www.safetyequipment.org. 

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