April 2003

The ISEA First Aid Group has developed this standard, updating and expanding ANSI Z308.1-1998, to provide guidance for minimum performance levels of first aid kits for all types of uses and situations in the work environment.   

Kits in compliance with this standard will provide a basic range of products to deal with most types of injuries encountered in the workplace.  The assortment of required contents was developed based on treatment for the following potential injuries:  major wounds, minor wounds (cuts and abrasions), minor burns and eye injuries.  It is important to note that each workplace is unique and, as such, additional first aid products should be selected to augment required contents based on the particular work environment.  The list of recommended contents has been expanded to include analgesics, burn dressings, and CPR barriers.  This standard also takes into account all types of packaging of first aid products, along with containers for use in indoor and outdoor, mobile and stationary settings. 

Copies of ANSI Z308.1-2003 are available from ISEA headquarters at 1901 N. Moore Street, Suite 808, Arlington, VA 22209. The single-copy cost is $25.00. Discounted rates for bulk orders are offered. For additional information, contact Janice Comer Bradley, Technical Director or Cristine Z. Fargo, Technical Projects Coordinator

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