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ANSI is The American National Standards Institute and sets guidelines to ensure products and services in the U.S. are safe, reliable, and of high quality. ANSI doesn’t make the standards themselves but coordinates the efforts of different groups and companies to develop them. The standards help with consistency and ensure everything works well together, promoting safety and efficiency in various fields. Learn more- read our blog “What is ANSI?”.
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Kit Classifications:
Class A Kits
Intended to provide basic range of products to aid most common workplace injuries such as minor cuts, abrasions, and sprains.
Class B Kits
Intended to provide broader range and quantity of supplies to aid injuries in more complex or high-risk workplace environments.
ANSI / ISEA Z308.1-2015
American National Standard Minimum Requirements for Workplace First Aid Kits and Supplies Z308.01-2015 establishes minimum performance requirements for first aid kits and their supplies that are intended for use in various work environments. Classification of first aid kits, designating the assortment of items and quantity of each item, is based on the anticipated number of users intended to be served by each first aid kit, as well as the complexity of the work environment and level of hazards.
OSHA CFR 1910.1251(b)
OSHA 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.151(b) requires that adequate first aid supplies shall be readily available. This rule applies to the treatment of minor injuries that occur in the workplace. OSHA refers employers to ANSI Z308.1-2015 for guidance on minimum requirements for first aid kits.
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Section 6.4 | Antibiotic Application
Each antibiotic application shall meet the applicable requirements as defined in the current edition of the USP/NF. Each application shall be packaged in individual-use, non-reusable applications containing at least 1/57 oz (0.5 g).
Section 6.5 | Antiseptic
Each antiseptic shall meet all applicable FDA requirements and shall be contained in an individual-use, non-reusable application containing at least 1/57 oz (0.5 g) of antiseptic.
NOTE: Commonly used applicators are swabs and towelettes. Spray containers containing the minimum number of 1/57 oz. (0.5 g) applications required for Class A or Class B kits are acceptable to meet this requirement.
Section 6.7 | Burn Treatment
Each burn treatment shall be a water-soluble compound packaged in individual-use applications containing at least 1/32 oz (0.9 g).
NOTE: Spray containers containing the minimum number of 1/32 oz (0.9 g) applications required for Class A or Class B kits are acceptable to meet this requirement. Burn treatment, as required here, is intended to address the treatment of minor burns.
Section 6.14 | Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizers shall be water-soluble, alcohol-based and meet applicable FDA regulations.
NOTE: Spray containers containing the minimum number of 1/32 oz. (0.9 g) applications required for Class A or Class B kits are acceptable to meet this requirement.
Appendix B | B.2 Supplemental First Aid Supplies for Consideration – Applicable Environments
Each work environment is unique. Accordingly, it is expected that a first aid kit containing the minimum required first aid supplies will be augmented with additional items or additional quantities of required supplies based upon the specific hazards existing in a workplace environment. The selection of such items should be based on the recommendation and consultation of a person or persons competent in first aid and cognizant of the hazards found in the workplace. Federal, state and local requirements should be consulted, where appropriate. Augment kits with the following first aid supplies, as applicable:
