New Contents Explained GLOVES More quantity reflecting the need, & Nitrile type in line with NHS & St. John Ambulance guidelines. Plasters Sensible quantities, reflecting consumer dem&. WIPES Increased quantities, reflecting consumer dem&. New
Specification is sterile & now must meet the European CE marking rules. MEDIUM & LARGE DRESSINGS Fewer quantities, reflecting consumer dem&. TRIANGULAR BANDAGES Quantities are reduced reflecting the change in training first aid protocol, where immobilisation of lower limbs using triangular bandages is no longer indicated. FINGER DRESSINGS A smaller finger dressing is introduced specifically for finger injuries that are too large for first aid plasters, dressing complete with an easy-fix adhesive tab. BURNS GEL DRESSING Every employer with as much as a kettle, must have a risk from burns. A modern burns gel dressing is added to meet this risk, together with a conforming bandage to attach & retain it. ADHESIVE TAPE Many first aiders prefer not to use safety pins, where additional injury could potentially be caused, adhesive tape is an easy & inexpensive way to secure dressings & bandages. Safety pins are retained, allowing users a choice of application. SHEARS Clothing around wound sites needs to be removed to allow first aid treatment. Shears, capable of cutting fabric & leather enable this removal. FOIL EMERGENCY BLANKET Clinical shock presents one of the most serious life threatening risks to a casualty, treatment
Includes:: keeping the casualty warm. The introduction of the foil survival blanket enables this. MOUTH TO MOUTH RESUSCITATION DEVICE The introduction of a mouth to mouth resuscitation device, incorporating a one way valve, protects the first aider from infection from body fluid pathogens. EYE WASH Incorporated into the travel kit since fixed eye wash stations are unlikely to be available. The environment of a travelling worker is unpredictable & could include a risk to eyes. FIRST AID GUIDANCE LEAFLET Conforming to the latest HSE guidance.