Key takeaways
- Every factory, site and office should have a stocked first aid box that everyone can find.
- Keep one box per section or floor, near where injuries are most likely.
- Name one person per shift to check and refill the box every month.
- Add an eye wash station wherever chemicals or dust are used.
Small injuries happen every day at work: cuts, burns, dust in the eye, sprains. A properly stocked first aid box means they get treated in seconds instead of turning into something worse while someone runs to a pharmacy. Here is what to keep and how to manage it.
Basic contents
- Adhesive plasters in different sizes
- Sterile gauze pads and cotton
- Roller bandages and a crepe bandage for sprains
- Triangular bandage for a sling
- Antiseptic liquid or wipes
- Medical tape and scissors
- Disposable gloves
- Burn dressing or burn gel
- Eye pads and sterile eye wash
- A list of emergency numbers, including Rescue 1122
Keep medicines out of the workplace box unless a trained person is in charge of them.
Extra items for high-risk work
| Workplace | Add |
|---|---|
| Construction sites | Larger dressings, splints, a foil blanket |
| Kitchens and hot work | Extra burn dressings |
| Chemicals and dyeing | An eye wash station near the work area |
| Remote sites and vehicles | A portable kit in every vehicle |
How many boxes and where
- At least one per floor or section.
- Mount it on a wall at eye level, near the exit or the main work area.
- Mark the spot with a green first aid safety sign so anyone can find it.
- Keep a portable kit for site vehicles and outdoor crews.
Keep it stocked
The most common problem is an empty box. Name one person per shift to check it every month, refill what was used, and replace anything past its expiry date. Tape a simple checklist inside the lid.
Train a few people
A box is only as useful as the person using it. Have at least one trained first aider on every shift, and make sure everyone knows who they are.
We supply wall-mounted first aid kits and eye wash stations with delivery across Pakistan.
Buying in Lahore or anywhere in Pakistan
H.S Traders has supplied safety equipment from Brandreth Road, Lahore since 1998. You can see our range of site safety equipment online, then send your list on WhatsApp for a quote with delivery to your city. Prices are quoted per order, and certificates or datasheets are shared per product on request. Related reading: ppe for construction sites in pakistan.
Frequently asked questions
What should be in a basic first aid box?
Bandages and plasters of different sizes, sterile gauze, cotton, antiseptic, medical tape, scissors, disposable gloves, a burn dressing, an eye pad and a triangular bandage.
How many first aid boxes does a workplace need?
At least one per floor or section, and more in large or high-risk areas such as workshops and construction sites. Nobody should have to walk far to reach one.
Do you supply wall-mounted first aid boxes?
Yes. We supply wall-mounted first aid kits for factories, sites and offices across Pakistan.