Be prepared to provide the right care when your team needs it most
A Class A first aid kit is designed to handle typical, minor workplace injuries, while a Class B first aid kit is equipped with a wider variety and greater quantity of supplies to address more complex or severe injuries in high-risk work environments, including items like splints and tourniquets, which are not typically found in a Class A kit; both classifications adhere to the ANSI/ISEA Z308.1 standard for workplace first aid kits.
Key Differences
Intended Use:
Class A kits are suitable for most office settings or workplaces with low injury risk, while Class B kits are necessary for construction sites, industrial facilities, or other high-hazard environments where serious injuries are more likely.
Supply Quantity:
Class B kits contain a larger quantity of the same supplies found in a Class A kit, along with additional specialized items to manage significant injuries.
Essential Items:
Class A: Basic bandages, antiseptic wipes, gauze pads, gloves, eye wash, pain relievers.
Class B: All Class A items plus items like splints, tourniquets, specialized bandages, larger quantities of wound dressings, and potentially advanced medical supplies.
First Aid Regulations
Mine Safety and Health Administration
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) – Minimum Requirements for Workplace First Aid Kits and Supplies (ANSI/ISEA Z3-8.1-2015) establishes minimum performance requirements for first aid kits and their supplies.
