1. Being prepared to treat minor incidents in the field

2. Objective To ensure that workers are equipped with the necessary supplies to aid most minor on-the-job incidents SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

3. Background 2 in 5 (42%) of Americans have been unable to care for an injury because they did not have the necessary first aid supplies on hand SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

4. Background The importance of a first aid kit cannot be underestimated An accident can always be just around the corner Very important to have a first aid kit nearby at all times SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

5. 13 essentials for a first aid kit 1. Gloves Wear the proper gloves Protects the injured Protects you from infection SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

6. 13 essentials for a first aid kit 2. Band-Aids Keep a selection of band-aids Various sizes and shapes accommodate all types of cuts, scrapes and other minor injuries SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

7. 13 essentials for a first aid kit 3. Antibacterial wipes Bacteria can enter the body through the broken skin of small cuts and scrapes To reduce the risk of infection and clean the area, use antibacterial wipes as a temporary fix until you can flush out the wound completely SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

8. 13 essentials for a first aid kit 4. Tweezers Multiple uses Removing the stinger left behind in the skin after a bee sting Removing splinters SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

9. 13 essentials for a first aid kit 5. Gauze Transparent fabric gauze is used for dressing and/or swabbing wounds Some mishaps require more coverage than a standard band-aid can handle SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

10. 13 essentials for a first aid kit 6. Bandages Strip of material used to protect a wound or injury SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

11. 13 essentials for a first aid kit 7. Antibiotic ointment Infection protection for burns, cuts and scrapes SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

12. 13 essentials for a first aid kit 8. Instant cold/hot packs Relieves pain and keeps swelling down SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

13. 13 essentials for a first aid kit 9. Eye wash solution Emergency eye cleansing SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

14. 13 essentials for a first aid kit 10. Burn treatment Most minor burns will heal on their own Burn treatment is usually all that is needed to relieve symptoms and promote healing SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

15. 13 essentials for a first aid kit 11. Scissors Multiple uses Cut away clothing from the wound area Cut bandages, tape, etc. SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

16. 13 essentials for a first aid kit 12. Adhesive tape Multiple uses Hold gauze in place Help splint broken bones SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

17. 13 essentials for a first aid kit 13. Sting pads Wipe onto a bee sting to help relieve pain SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

18. Review 1. Gloves 2. Band-Aids 3. Antibacterial wipes 4. Tweezers 5. Gauze 6. Bandages SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

19. Review 7. Antibiotic ointment 8. Instant cold/hot packs 9. Eye wash solution 10. Burn treatment 11. Scissors 12. Adhesive tape 13. Sting pads SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.