What to Include in Your Home First Aid Kit

Being prepared with a well-stocked first aid kit is crucial for handling emergencies at home. Holmes Safety Training recommends including these essential items:

First Aid Supplies:

• Sterile Gauze Pads: For covering wounds.

• Adhesive Bandages: For minor injuries.

• Roller and Triangular Bandages: To secure dressings or create slings.

• Adhesive Tape & Scissors: For securing dressings.

• Tweezers & Safety Pins: For removing debris or securing bandages.

• Instant Ice Packs: For reducing swelling.

• Non-Latex Gloves: To protect while providing care.

• Antiseptic Wipes: To clean wounds.

• Thermometer & Flashlight: For monitoring fevers and providing light.

• Emergency Blanket & Eye Patches: For warmth and eye protection.

• Barrier Devices: Such as pocket masks.

Medications:

• ASA (Acetylsalicylic Acid): For pain, fever, and heart attacks.

• Paracetamol: For infants and children.

• Acetaminophen & Ibuprofen: For fever, pain, and inflammation.

• Antihistamine: For allergies.

• Burn Gel: For minor burns.

• Antibiotic Ointment: To prevent infection in minor cuts.

• Hydrocortisone Cream: For insect bites or rashes.

• Cough Syrup & Gravol: For coughs and nausea.

Other Essentials:

• Emergency Contacts: EMS/9-1-1, poison control, doctors.

• Pen and Pad: To document emergencies.

• Holmes Safety Training First Aid Manual

Keep your first aid kit in easily accessible locations like your home, car, or cottage. Regularly check and update your supplies to ensure you're always prepared.