Most offices are well stocked with fire safety equipment like fire blankets and fire extinguishers but understocked in the area of medical equipment. This can have devastating consequences if an emergency does occur when prompt intervention saves lives. Here’s a quick rundown of the supplies that every office should contain.
#1 A first aid kit
A well-stocked first-aid kit is vital for any safety-conscious office. First aid kits do exactly that – they’re your first port of call in the event of an injury. They contain all the medical paraphernalia that you’ll need to dress wounds, staunch blood, and generally take care of a person until trained medical staff arrive. First aid boxes usually contain some assortment of bandages, gauze, tweezers, and antiseptics. Although these boxes are a common sight in offices around the world, they’re checked infrequently, and missing items aren’t always replaced. Inspect your first aid box regularly …