If neither you nor anyone you know has ever been seriously injured in the workplace, chances are you’ve got OSHA to thank. Created in 1970 by Congress, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration oversees every workplace in America to ensure safety and health for every working man and woman. OSHA regulates everything from limits on toxic substance exposure and use of protective equipment to employee training and access to information.
OSHA standards differ from industry to industry, but one nearly universal regulation is that employees must have ready access to an appropriately stocked first aid kit or first aid cabinet. Some workplaces might require as little as bandages, gauze, and disinfectant wipes. More hazardous workplaces, however, might warrant a first aid kit with splints, resuscitation equipment, chemical eye wash, and more. Companies with 11 or more employees must also keep, maintain, and post easily accessible records of all workplace injuries for use by workers and OSHA staff during inspection.
The benefits of OSHA compliance for workers should be obvious – safety, security, health, and peace of mind. But if you’re an employer, failing to comply with even simple OSHA standards can result in disruptive follow-up inspections, administrative citations, and even costly fines.
Not sure if you have a first aid kit that’s up to snuff? Here’s a sample supply list from OSHA:
- 4” x 4” gauze pads
- 8” x 10” gauze pads
- Adhesive bandages
- 2-inch gauze roller bandages
- Triangular bandages
- Scissors
- A blanket
- Tweezers
- Adhesive tape
- Exam gloves
- Resuscitation equipment (pocket mask, etc.)
- Two elastic wraps
- Splint
- Directions for requesting emergency assistance
Seem like a lot? Well, these are just the basics. Depending on the nature of the industry, OSHA inspectors might also require specialty personal protective equipment or clean-up kits for chemical and acid spills, body fluid clean-up, animal bites, and more.
Even if you’re not an employer, you should take the safety of your home and family every bit as seriously as OSHA does in the workplace – accidents can happen off the clock too.
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