First Aid kits

[Sticky]

Ok, perhaps they aren't technically a tool, but who has what in their shop?

I'm starting to do more work out there including fab work and general automotive work. Would like some eye wash and of course bandaides etc, but what else should be considered and added? Nothing of course can make up for being carefull but hey, I only get one set of eyes.

Was thinking of something like this http://www.1staidsupplies.com/store.php?crn=139&rn=277&action=show_detail

 

[boiler7904]

Instant Cold Pack(s)
Tweezers
Neosporin or similar
Gauze & Adhesive Tape
Small Scissors to cut Adhesive Tape
Latex Gloves
Antiseptic or Alcohol Wipes
Clean Sealable Plastic Bags
Small Mirror to inspect eyes for foreign objects
Asthma Inhaler if you have one
Small amounts of any prescription meds you're on
Tylenol / Advil / Aleve / Aspirin - Whatever your headache / pain med weapon of choice is

Kits like you linked to are nice...if you know how to use all of the contents. An emergency is not the time to be trying to read a little book on how to treat a particular type of injury. Consider taking a first aid class. Junior colleges, hospitals, fire departments usually offer them a few times a year for little or no cost if live in their coverage area.

 

[krusty the clown]

duct tape and jack daniels

 

[BadBloodRacing]

I have a 125pc set up from Sams Club plus hydrogenproxide? in the cabinets over my workbench. Lucky haven't had to use it in 3 years. Plus years ago took a Red Cross cpr class, though I should take it again to refresh my memory.

 

[trainer]

Instant Cold Pack(s)
Tweezers
Neosporin or similar
Gauze & Adhesive Tape
Small Scissors to cut Adhesive Tape
Latex Gloves
Antiseptic or Alcohol Wipes
Clean Sealable Plastic Bags
Small Mirror to inspect eyes for foreign objects
Asthma Inhaler if you have one
Small amounts of any prescription meds you're on
Tylenol / Advil / Aleve / Aspirin - Whatever your headache / pain med weapon of choice is

+ an assortment of band-aids
+ a supply of 4x4" gauze pads

if you work alone, a cordless phone or cell phone on your person.

 

[Black Diamond]

Don't forget the eyewash guys. It's a Must have.

 

[mulepackin]

My primary job was as an ER/Flight nurse and EMT before that for the last 26 years. I try to keep a pretty well stocked kit that I can toss in the car or grab for around the house and shop. Off the top of my head this is what is (should be) in it:

2 1 in kling gauze
2 2 in " "
2 3 in " "
2 4 in " "
2 4 1/2 in kerlix gauze
10 4x4 gauze sponges
1 1 in tape
1 2 in tape
1 3 in tape
small pack of kleenex
Vaseline guaze dressing
umbilical clamps
sting swabs
iodine
ammonia inhalants
salt tablets
band aids of various sizes
small bar soap
rubber bands
toothache kit and cavit temp filling matl
q tips
matches
ipecac syrup
activated charcoal
snake bit kit
neosporing and burn ointment
scalpel, scissors, eye magnet, bandage scissors, splinter tweezers, penlight, needle
steri strips and butterflies
handi wipes
tongue blades
bite block
oral glucose
tin foil and saran wrap
trauma dressings
SAM splints
3 in and 4 in ace wraps
quick cold packs
quick hot packs
eye wash and saline irrigation
pocket mask and one way valve
triangular bandages/slings
emesis bags
BP cuff and stethoscope
anaphylaxis kit

I also keep a few non and prescription pain meds on hand and for my back country kit some lidocaine, and suture materials, and a few other meds.

As I review my kit I realize some items are no longer recommended (ipecac for one) and it needs to be restocked. Alot in it, but better to have it and not need it, than need it badly and not have it. As has already been stated, the best thing to have is the knowledge and comfort level needed to administer first-aid and CPR in and emergency.

 

[jay50]

duct tape and jack daniels

Somehow, I manage to run out of JD around midnight every Saturday....and I still have plenty of bandaid/duct tape on hand.....

 

[Spookrider]

Vinyl Electrical Tape Super 88
4x4
3x3
good band aides
kerlex
first aid cream of some sorts
sticks of vary sizes
sandwich bag for missing/found digits
SAMPLE Hist. made out.
list phone number of friends
is to me a well rounded set.

 

[Elroy]

duct tape and jack daniels

Elroy must say that was an excellent "Krusty" response.

 

[Sack]

eye wash
band-aides
gauze
tape
tweezers

 

[PAToyota]

Always loved Roger Welsch's list:

* Hernia trusses - You'll want to stock assorted sizes for every part of your body, including eyeball hernias from that new Sports Illustrated swimsuit calendar.

* Ice pack - Don't skimp on this one. A 50-pound potato sack should be just about right.

* Tetanus-booster syringes - 1 gross

* Full-body gauze pads

* Sanitized hospital-grade duct tape

* Bulk antiseptic system - 60 gallons with electric pump should get you started.

* Oxygen tanks - The tank from your gas welding outfit will do, but be sure you have the hoses straight and you are sucking on the oxygen hose, not the acetylene outlet. Especially if you smoke.

* Bulk burn ointment - One 30-gallon tub is a minimum, but you may want to add another for backup if you do any welding.

* Stretcher/gurney - If your shop is located more than 30 feet from your house, you may want to have a motorized version.

* Crutches - Make sure you have an assortment of sizes and grades.

* Surgical-grade Vise-Grip pliers - These are for removing splinters from various body parts as well as plucking sand, wood, bolts, or pistons from your eye.

* One sterile come-along - This is for the stuff stuck in you that the Vise-Grips won't pull out.

* Eye rinse - 60 gallons or a fire hydrant will work nicely.

* 2x4s for splints - Several hundred board feet should do.

* Large mirror - This allows you to see personal damage where you sat on that newly welded side rail. Note: While I do recommend a mirror, I strongly urge you not to include a magnifying glass in your medical kit. If you're in my league, all personal damage will be big enough to see, and you won't want to see it any closer.

* Paint brushes - Use these to apply ointments and disinfectant. For those larger wounds, a paint roller may work better.

* Jack Daniels Green Label - Deadens pain from external wounds and lifts the internal spirit.

* Cell phone - Predial it to 911.

* ****** - Order it in the bulk container size with handy wall dispenser. This item may strike you as a peculiar feature for a medical list, but if you watch the T.V. commercials for this particular medication, you'll see that it apparently makes old people dance and sing, which is always a desirable condition in which to both enter and leave the shop, wounded or not.

 

[Crossthread]

Being that I'm typing this sans one less fingertip from the other day, I'll encourage everyone to have at least the basics.

 

[the intimidator]

Well I am pretty short on alot of first aid things that I should have handy My kit consists on mainly duct tape paper towels or clean lint free rags some peroxide if I am feeling ambitions the JD may help some in it's application other then that The only couple things I would like to have around is some eye wash stuff and some of those super absorbent pads incase of any major bleeding I always have my cell phone or the cordless in my pocket or on the bench in case something big happens thankfully I have never had to resort to that

The above was suffecent to mend my finger when I crushed it between a falling tool and the ground I tore the nail off a chunk of skin on the tip and around 1/2 inch behind the nail my buddy though he could see the bone lol got out one of my lint free rags (a bit much blood for paper towel) and the duct tape after the bleeding stoped I put some peroxide on and a new *band-aid* the nail is almost grown back now only took 4 months lol about the worst thing I have done in a while but my limited supplies took care of me nicely


What would you guy's reccomend for the eye wash how much particular brands type of application ect I am forever getting **** in my eyes nothing that will cause damage but more off a irritation dirt falling while under a vehicle ect visene helps for that but won't for most other things Thanks

 

[jay50]

For eyewash, keep a bootle of saline solution handy. This can be found in contact lense supply area of Wallymart.

 

[malibu101]

Don't forget the eyewash guys. It's a Must have.

I agree fully!! BUT, I don't have any in my garage. Why???
How do you keep it from freezing? If I knew the answer I'd have it in my garage. Please inform me.

 

[wilbilt]

Somehow, I manage to run out of JD around midnight every Saturday....and I still have plenty of bandaid/duct tape on hand.....

I concur. I remember the days when I could never find any duct tape when I needed it.

Nowadays, the medicinal distillates keep coming up missing.