3.   PURPOSE       

To establish a list of contents for the first aid kit for Category Four swimming pools and spas.

 

4.   SCOPE

 

4.1  First Aid Kit (Container)

 

4.2.1                       Nature of the First Aid Kit

                              i.    The Kit should be in a solid, sturdy and dust-proof container.

                              ii.   The Kit should be large enough to adequately house the contents of

                              the Kit

 

      4.2.2                 The Kit should have a white cross on a green background prominently displayed on the outside.

 

      4.2.3                 The Kit should not be locked.

 

      4.2.4                 The Kit should be of a portable nature.

 

      4.2.5                 The location of the first aid kit should be clearly identifiable and accessible to any pool user or individual on the premises. All users should be advised of the location of the first aid kit during any induction process.

 

4.3                    First Aid Kit – Contents

                             

      4.3.1                 First Aid Kit should have the following contents:

                              i.          Emergency services telephone numbers and addresses

                              ii.         Name and telephone number of workplace first aiders

                              iii.        Basic First Aid Notes

                              iv.        Triangular Bandages                                                

                              v.         Sterile Eye Pads                                                                 

                              vi.        Safety Pins                                                            

                              vii.       Adhesive Tape                                                                    

                              viii.      Sterile coverings for serious wounds                                     

                              ix.        Rubber thread or Crepe Bandage                  

                              x.         Scissors                                                                            

                              xi.        Disposable latex gloves                                                       

                              xii.       Small sterile un-medicated wound dressing

                              xiii.      Medium sterile un-medicated wound dressing

                              xiv.      Large sterile un-medicated wound dressing

                              xiv.      Individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressing            

                             

                              These items are considered the minimum requirements for a basic first aid kit.

 

      4.3.2                 It is recommended that the first aid kit(s) are maintained in proper condition and the expiry dates and stock levels of contents are replenished on a regular basis.

 

4.4                    Additional Modules

 

      4.4.1                 It is recommended that an Eye Module be included in any first aid kit where chemical liquids or powders are handled in open containers

 

      4.4.2                 This module should be kept in a container that clearly identifies its contents and purpose.

 

      4.4.3                 Contents

 

                              It is recommended that the following contents are included in the Eye Module:

 

                              i.          Guidance notes.

                              ii.         Eye wash (once only use container).

                              iii.        Sterile eye pads.

                              iv.        Adhesive tape.