(Regulation VII/8.2)
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FIRST AID KITS
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Type and Size
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First-aid
kits shall be of the water-tight cabinet carrying type capable of holding the
items specified in paragraph 3.2.
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Construction and Workmanship
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The
container shall be of substantial and rugged construction, with the body,
handle and all fittings of a corrosion-resistant material or suitably protected
against corrosion to the satisfaction of the Administration.
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3
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Contents
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3.1
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Items shall
be properly labelled to designate the name of contents and method of use. Each
package shall be enclosed in a jacket of tough, transparent material, properly
sealed, which shall be watertight. Vials for tablets shall not be made of
glass.
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3.2
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The items
contained in the first-aid kit shall be as listed in the following
Table.
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TABLE A8
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Items
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No.
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Bandage
compress - 4"
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5
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Bandage
compress - 2"
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8
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Waterproof
adhesive compress - 1"
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32
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Triangular
bandage - 40"
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3
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Eye
dressing packet, 1/8 oz Ophthalmic ointment, adhesive strips, cotton pads
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3
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Bandage,
gauze, compressed, 2 inches by 6 yards
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2
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1 -
Tourniquet, 1 - forceps, 1 - scissors, 12 safety pins
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Wire splint
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1
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Ammonia
inhalants
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10
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Iodine
applicators (˝ ml swab type)
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10
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Aspirin,
phenacetin and caffeine compound, 6˝ gr. tablets, vials of 20
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5
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Sterile
petrolatum gauze, 3" x 18"
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12
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3.3
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Instructions
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Instructions for the use of the contents of the first-aid kit shall be printed
in legible type on a durable surface and shall be securely attached to the
inside of the cover. The instructions for the use of the contents are as
follows:-
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DIRECTIONS FOR THE USE OF THE FIRST-AID KIT
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Item Title
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Remarks
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Ammonia inhalants
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Break one
and inhale for faintness, fainting, or collapse.
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Aspirin, phenacetin, caffeine tablets
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Chew up and
swallow 2 tablets every three hours for headache, colds, minor aches, pains,
and fever. Maximum of 8 in twenty-four hours.
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Bandage compress, 4" and 2"
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Apply as a
dressing over wound. DO NOT touch part that comes in contact with wound.
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Bandage, gauze, compressed, 2"
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For securing
splints, dressings, etc.
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Bandage, triangular, compressed
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Use as arm
sling, tourniquet, or for retaining splints or dressings in place.
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Burn dressing
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The
petrolatum gauze bandage is applied in at least two layers over the burned
surface and an area extending 2" beyond it. The first dressing should be
allowed to remain in place, changing only the outer, dry bandage as needed, for
at least 10 days unless signs of infection develop after several days, in which
case the dressing should be removed and the burn treated as an infected wound.
Watch for blueness or coldness of the skin beyond the dressing and loosen the
dressing if they appear.
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Compress, adhesive, 1"
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Apply as
dressing over small wounds. DO NOT touch part that comes in contact with wound.
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Eye patch
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Apply as
dressing over inflamed or injured eye.
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Forceps
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Use to
remove splinters or foreign bodies. Do not dig.
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Ophthalmic ointment
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Apply in
space formed by pulling lower eyelid down, once daily for inflamed or injured
eyes. Do not touch eyeball with tube.
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Splint, wire
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Pad with gauze and mold to member to immobilize broken bones. Hold in place
with bandage. Do not attempt to set the bone.
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Tincture of iodine, mild
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Remove protective sleeve, crush tube and apply swab end.
DO NOT use in or around eyes.
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Tourniquet
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For control
of hemorrhage. Loosen for a few seconds every 15 minutes.
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4
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Marking
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Each approved first-aid kit shall be permanently marked with the
following information: name of manufacturer, trade name symbol, model number,
or other identification used by the manufacturer and the words “FIRST-AID
KIT”.
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