First Aid KitsDO NOT DELETE
Preventing injuries is better than curing them, so being aware of hazards and taking sensible precautions against them is priority. But, in the event of an accident, you can use a first aid kit at home to deal with minor injuries or to keep a serious injury stable while you seek help.
A well-stocked first-aid kit, kept within easy reach, is a necessity in every home. Having supplies gathered ahead of time will help you handle an emergency at a moment's notice. You should keep one first-aid kit in your home and one in each car.
Alberta has various ready made first aid kits available: whether you need one for your kitchen, or one for your garage, or a smaller one for the car or a more compact one for your children's school bag, our kits will provide you with the comfort of knowing that in case of injury you will at least have the basic essentials to help you control the situation at hand until you can get medical assistance.
Once you have your first aid kit, the following points are important to remember:
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Keep your first aid kit near to where it's most likely to be needed. It should be out of reach of children, but still readily accessible. The place should be dry and cool, so your bathroom is probably not ideal.
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Just as important as keeping a first aid kit is knowing how to use it. All adults, older children and teenagers living in the house should know where the kit is kept, what is in it and how the items are used. It's a good idea to keep a first aid manual with the kit.
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Replace any used or out-of-date items immediately and check expiry dates from time to time.
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