What is an Emergency Survival Kit?

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

It is summertime and therefore it is time for families and friends to spend much time outdoor in the warm sunshine. It is time to enjoy an outdoor barbeque or two and, of course, many water lovers will go to swimming at the beach or swimming pool. In addition to water activities of all kinds [...]

Travel First Aid Kits – Why They May Save Your Life

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Travel first aid kits come in all varieties and sizes to cater to a variety of people. Whether you commute by car, are a soccer mom, or are going on a big trip, a first aid kit of any size can come in handy. It might save you the minor convenience of bleeding from a [...]

How To Build A First Aid Kit

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

Many premade kinds of first aid kits exist on the market. The only problem with owning one is that it may not cater to all individual needs or the needs of a family. Buying one of these kits and then adding additional items is one way of making a custom first aid kit, as is [...]

There’s More Than One OSHA First Aid Kit

Friday, March 26th, 2010

An employer should not feel satisfied with knowing that he or she has purchased an OSHA first aid kit. The employer should strive to acquaint employees with both the location of that kit and the contents of that kit. Most employees do not want to attend a long, boring seminar on the company’s first aid [...]

People need to know what to put in a First Aid Kit

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

It is essential for us to protect ourselves from getting hurt. The easiest way to protect ourselves from getting hurt is to stay inside our houses and never move from our bedrooms. However, protecting ourselves in this manner is very unrealistic because we need to live our lives by enjoying the outdoors and we also [...]

Even Day Campers Need A Camping First Aid Kit

Monday, March 1st, 2010

The writer of the following article took part in various Girl Scout activities for ten consecutive years. The writer can remember having a Scout leader who did not hesitate to make use of the many items in a camping first aid kit. The writer can recall one weekend when one troop member developed a terrible [...]

Make Your Own First Aid Kit

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

When you make your own first aid kit, a myriad of items is required. Depending on the level of trauma you are expecting, you can make it as fancy or as simple as you need. Many people like to make their own first aid kit because they can place everyday items that they [...]