ABC of Safety in the Biological Sciences
FIRST AID CABINET
All laboratories should contain a basic first aid cabinet. Specific contents may vary according to local requirements however cabinets should at least contain the following:80
absorbent cotton wool.
adhesive plaster 25 x 27 mm
assorted adhesive dressings
face mask (cloth or paper)
face mask for EAR (expired air resuscitation -
to protect a rescuer from potential harm from a victim)
first aid manual
roller bandages 25 x 27 mm
scissors
sharp pointed tweezers
sterile dressings of various sizes
sterile gloves
triangular bandages (x 2)
tubular bandages and applicator
tumbler-unbreakable
There are some items which are not recommended for inclusion in a first aid kit.81 These include:
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