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Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)

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General Safety Regulations, 1986

Annexure - Minimum contents of a First Aid Box

 

(REGULATION 3)

 

In the case of shops and offices, the quantities stated under items 1, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 17, and 18 may be reduced by half.

 

Item

Description

1

Wound cleaner / antiseptic (100 ml)

2

Swabs for cleaning wounds

3

Cotton wool for padding (100 g)

4

Sterile gauze (minimum quantity 10)

5

1 pair of forceps (for splinters)

6

1 pair of scissors (minimum size 100 mm)

7

1 set of safety pins

8

4 triangular bandages

9

4 roller bandages (75 mm x 5m)

10

4 roller bandages (100 mm x 5m)

11

1 roll of elastic adhesive (25 mm x 3 m)

12

1 non-allergenic adhesive strip (25 mm x 3 m)

13

1 packet of adhesive dressing strips (minimum quantity, 10 assorted sizes)

14

4 first aid dressings (75 mm x 100 mm)

15

4 first aid dressings (150 mm x 200 mm)

16

2 straight splints

17

2 pairs large and 2 pairs medium disposable latex gloves

18

2 CPR mouth pieces or similar devices