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Accidents can happen in the workplace no matter how careful you might be, and although some medical issues need urgent expert attention, many problems, whether illnesses or injuries, can be relieved there and then if you have the right items in your workplace. You can manage most health problems in the office or warehouse if you maintain a good supply of useful equipment in your first aid kit. Even if the employee has to visit the doctor for longer-term help, you can save a lot of problems by giving them medical assistance immediately. Here are some of the things you can have on hand just in case something goes wrong.
Medication
Although, of course, some medication will need to be prescribed by a medical professional, you can buy others over the counter, and these are the ones that should be in your first aid kit. One of the most important will be some kind of pain killer such as ibuprofen or paracetamol. As well as this, you might choose to have epi-pens, vitamins, and perhaps you might also use the first aid kit as a secure store for any of your employee’s prescription medication.
Having these items on hand may not solve the problem or injury completely, but if it relieves someone’s pain or helps them with allergy symptoms, for example, it’s at least something, and that’s better than nothing.
Bandages
You should also keep a variety of bandages on hand in case you need to treat an injury quickly. In addition to disposable plasters in a range of sizes, fabric bandages should be in your kit too. Keep a supply of gauze and hospital disinfectant there as well as you’ll be able to carefully and safely cover any cut or injury in this way.
If the cut or abrasion or even the fracture is more serious, you can use rubbing alcohol or disinfectant to clean the area and then use gauze and a bandage to cover the injury. This will stop the bleeding or keep the bone immobile until professional help can arrive or until you can get the injured person to hospital.
Diagnostic Instruments
Anyone can purchase diagnostic instruments at their local pharmacy or online, and you should keep these healthcare products in the office for added convenience. A thermometer is the most obvious and potentially useful of these instruments. To guarantee the most accurate readings, use an ear or oral thermometer rather than one that measures the skin’s temperature. In addition, blood sugar testing equipment is a good idea. Even if no one in your workplace has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, monitoring blood sugar levels can help determine someone’s health if they feel faint, for example.
Prepare For Burns
There are several different kinds of burns, ranging from mild first-degree burns, which are comparable to a light sunburn, to more serious third-degree burns. As a result, it’s a good idea to have a variety of products on hand to assist you in treating these problems.
For minor burns, an ice pack and antibacterial gel may be sufficient to aid in healing. While more severe burns will need expert medical attention, there are certain things you can do to heal the skin right away. Having any kind of burn gel on hand will be beneficial. To gently wrap the burnt flesh, use clean cloths or bandages. When applying a medicinal ointment or gel to a burn, be sure to follow the directions exactly.
