Tag: first aid

First Aid Kits: Update Yours to Meet New Industry Standard

By Nicole Randall, International Safety Equipment Association May 2, 2022 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jun 6, 2023

A first aid kit can be easy to ignore. It’s quiet, unobtrusive, and often hiding in plain sight. But it’s more likely to be used than you might think. There were 2.7 million workplace nonfatal injuries and illnesses reported by private industry employers in the U.S. in 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor […]

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Facility First Aid Kits: Should You Stock OTC Meds?

By Facilities Management Daily Advisor Staff Oct 14, 2019 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Oct 14, 2019

Facilities management professionals are often tasked with the proper supply of on-site first aid kits. When it comes to keeping medications stocked, there may be some question as to whether you should include over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and if so, which ones.