Commercial First Aid Kits

Do you have a plan in case one of your employees gets sick or hurt on the job` You should. There are many ways to help keep your employees healthy and safe while working. Healthcare benefits and rules of conduct are important. And so is having a commercial first aid kit.

The size of your commercial first aid kit depends on your specific needs. Generally, first aid kits come in following size options ranging from 1-10 person all the way up to 100 person and up.

A smaller commercial first aid kit is great for places such as a home office. It contains the basics; painkillers, ointments, bandages, gauze pads, etc. A 10-20 person commercial first aid kit is more suited for areas such as small offices, daycare facilities or restaurants. For larger businesses, warehouses, airports, schools, and the like, a larger first aid kit may prove to be the best option.

You can find commercial first aid kits in three styles: soft case, hard case and wall-mounted. The soft case is easy to transport and store. The hard case handles abuse a lot better and is good for commercial contractors, construction sites or warehouses. And the wall-mounted commercial first aid kit is perfect for a central location such as in a manufacturing facility or other work environment.

The price of your commercial first aid kit will most likely be determined by its size and style, though prices tend to fall into the following ranges: under $25, $25-$50, $50-$100, $100 and up. A first aid kit for under $25 is fine for a home office or small company. Those in the $25-$50 price range are typically organized for quick, easy access. Kits in the $50-$100 and $100 and up ranges tend to include more specialized and advanced products.

No matter what size or style commercial first aid kit you choose, make sure it meets or exceeds federal OSHA requirements for first aid in the workplace. And remember, no first aid kit is meant to be a substitute for seeking professional medical care.