The provision of standard first aid box in all workplace became effective upon the enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulation (OSHR) since 1997.
University Health Service provides the standard first aid box to departments/units/buildings. The standard box and refills are charged at cost.
To order First Aid Box, please download form here.
| Items Required for First Aid Box (No. of employees between 10 & 49) |
Quantity |
| HINTS ON FIRST AID (original/ copy of booklet) |
1 |
| Sterile unmedicated dressings (small size) |
6 |
| Sterile unmedicated dressings (medium size) |
3 |
| Adhesive wound dressings of assorted sizes |
12 |
| Triangular bandages of unbleached calico with the longest side not less than 1.3m and each of the other sides not less than 900mm |
2 |
| Roll of adhesive plaster (zinc oxide) at least 4.5m(L) x 25mm(W) |
1 |
| Packet of absorbent cotton wool(30g each) |
3 |
| Pressure Bandage |
1 |
| Packet of safety pins |
1 |
| The addition of the following items is advisable: | |
| Dressing scissors |
1 |
| Disposable gloves |
4 |
Reference: Occupational Safety and Health Regulation (Chapter 509A)