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Practical help with choosing supplies, storing kits and keeping them ready to use.
Stock and supplies
Disposable examination gloves belong in a first aid kit. Learn how to store unused gloves, why an open dispenser is not a broken sterile wrapper, and how the workplace example differs from a home kit.
Stock and supplies
An opened or damaged sterile wrapper cannot be relied on to protect its contents. Set the item aside and replace it with an intact pack.
Stock and supplies
First aid items can have different expiry dates. Check each product, follow its storage directions and replace supplies that are expired or no longer in good condition.
Everyday kits
Pick a case that fits the supplies and the storage place, protects the contents and is easy for other people to find and open.
Everyday kits
Plan around the group, activities and distance from help; keep first aid supplies easy to find beside your outdoor safety gear.
Everyday kits
Choose familiar first aid supplies, secure the case in the vehicle and plan separately for medicines that are sensitive to heat.
Everyday kits
Choose a dry location adults can reach quickly, then make sure the household knows where the kit is.
Everyday kits
Start with familiar supplies for minor injuries, then tailor the kit to your household and store medicines safely.
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