The right first aid kit can be integral in many different situations. From the workplace to the sports field, it is not only important to make sure that you have a fully stocked first aid kit, but also that you have the right first aid kit for what you are doing.
The mistake many people make is to buy a generic first aid kit, feeling that such a purchase is more of an obligation than a genuine preventative measure. However, for those undertaking specific sports, it will be extremely important that a designated sports first aid kit is available. After all, in a generic first aid kit, you may well get the likes of plasters and antiseptic wipes, but you are almost certainly going to be lacking in more specific items such as supports, heat sprays and even a sports ice pack.
Therefore, whether you are managing a sports team or a team of mechanics, the first aid kits you buy should very much be focussed specifically for the people who will be using them. Even those playing football and those playing rugby are likely to need very different supplies, and as such it often wise to look for such first aid kits on designated sports sites.
Whilst buying pre-prepared kits for very specific industries is wise, it is also wise to consider other things that may not come in the first aid kit. For example, in sports, an adhesive bandage may be a beneficial extra, whilst it will also no doubt be wise to keep a supply of water and even glucose close at hand for those that need it, whether it is the middle of summer or the dead of winter.
Ultimately, first aid kits are not merely something you need to satisfy health and safety – they are there to look after people’s health and therefore should be as focussed as possible for those that need them.
