The first aid kit includes several bandage sizes to prepare users for almost any need. The basic kit contains 35 adhesive bandages. The adhesive bandages must be at least 3 inches long. Of all the bandages, 10 must be three-quarters inches wide and the remaining 25 are an inch wide. The kit also is required to contain 10 extra-large adhesive bandages and adhesive tape. The tape is a half inch wide by 2.5 yards long.
For added protection the gauze pads are 3 x 3 inches and the gauze bandage is 2 inches by 6 yards. Place the first aid kit away from foot traffic and in an easily accessible spot.
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a department created within the Department of Transportation, basic first aid kits must contain the equipment necessary to treat burns, insect bites, scrapes and cuts. A metal housing protects the interior items. To treat burns, the kit contains 1 oz. cetacaine spray and four containers of burn ointment. The containers must be at least one-eighth of an ounce. To treat insect stings, the kit has at least four insect sting swabs. The instant cold pack, four PVP iodine swabs, tweezers, five safety pins and scissors are included to treat various other ailments and conditions. To meet regulations the kit must have 10 alcohol wipes, 10 antiseptic wipes and 20 alcohol prep pads at a minimum.
To ensure the safety of all involved persons, the Department of Transportation requires that its chemical and first aid kits meet certain standards. Kits containing hazardous contents must have extra absorbent material enclosed. The absorbent material must be able to absorb the hazardous contents entirely.
Because of the safety risk, the kit contents must be in a cushioned package to protect the package contents from damage. The Department of Transportation requires that all materials are packaged and placed separate from each other. This prevents the contents from mixing and producing a dangerous heat or gas.
Each individual hazardous package is limited to weighing 250 ml for a liquid and 250 g for solids. As a whole, the total weight of hazardous materials cannot weigh more than 10 L or 10 kg.
