Document is attached here. not sure why it didnt before

Hi James.

I've seen some discussion here before and there is some agreement that what is in a kit tends to depend on what you expect to be treating, how close emergency services are and how capable people are of using what you supply. The first aid kit for someone driving a company Toyota around a small town with few water crossings will need something very different to a chainsaw operator working alone two hours from emergency services. Both supplies and training will be different. Accessibility is also important - a seat belt-cutter or a tourniquet contained in an extensive first aid kit so big that it is kept in the boot of a vehicle may not be very useful when it is most needed.

I am curious about some of the items you include. What use is a blood pressure monitor to someone with limited training and knowledge? What can actually they do if they recognise the blood pressure begins to drop? Can you elaborate on the Fire fighting PPE? Are these trained fire fighters?

I'd also question some of the drug and convenience items like antacids, and cold medications. And unique items like epi-pens and heart medication. Surely these are team members own medications by personal Doctor's prescription? You're not supplying these things to them, are you?

Its probably good to look back at your risk assessments for each one to help you decide what to include. If its an emergency first aid kit, 'd be concentrating on the basics that will keep a person alive for the time it takes for emergency services to reach you - or you to reach them.

Hi Jason,

Thank you for your detailed feedback. I hope I can clarify some of your questions.

Our job sites range from inner-city locations to greenfield sites; however, workers are often working in isolation (excessive noise, limited LOS, etc). In each vehicle, there is equipment within reach of the driver to facilitate a quick escape (I keep mine attached to the roof lining), while the rest of the supplies are stored in the boot, as they are unlikely to be needed immediately after a crash.

We provide two levels of training: Emergency Aid training, which covers the basics, and Medical Aid training, which includes tracking vital signs, stabilising injuries, applying dressings, and preparing for transport. The Medical Aid training is mainly for sites where we are likely to be more than 30 minutes away from the nearest ambulance and where we may need to transport a patient to a medical centre ourselves.

The over-the-counter medications are primarily for remote job sites where there may not be a local store. Prescription medications are provided by team members, as many forget to bring them or are unable to communicate their location during an emergency. While it's not mandatory, we strongly encourage team to allow us to carry one in their teams kits.