It is highly recommended that at least two representatives from your club are First Aid qualified. A certificate is issued to candidates who complete a course and reach the appropriate standard in casualty care which is valid for 3 years. The course can be completed in one day and is approximately £30 per candidate.
General information about First Aid equipment:
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It is essential that first aid equipment is checked frequently, therefore ensuring sufficient quantities and all items are usable.
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Always replenish contents of first aid box and kit as soon as possible after use.
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Items should not be used after the expiry date shown on packets.
On-site first aid equipment
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First aid boxes should be made of suitable material and designed to protect the contents from damp and dust.
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First aid box should be clearly identifiable.
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The first aid box should contain only those items which a first aider has been trained to use.
In most cases the first aid box should contain the following:
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One guidance card & contents card
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Individually wrapped sterile & waterproof adhesive dressings (assorted sizes), appropriate to the club environment
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Sterile eye pads, with attachment
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Six individually wrapped triangular bandages
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Safety pins
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Medium & large sized, individually wrapped, sterile unmedicated wound dressings
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Antiseptic tissues, sterile water or saline in sealed disposable containers
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If emergency blankets are provided, store alongside equipment & in such a way as to keep them free from dust & damp
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Disposable aprons and plastic gloves should be provided near the first aid materials
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Blunt ended scissors should be kept where there is a possibility that clothing or material needs to be cut
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Plastic disposable bags for soiled or used first-aid dressings should be provided.
Travelling or outdoor first aid
The contents of travelling first aid kits should be appropriate for the circumstances in which they are to be used. At least the following should be included:
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Card giving general first-aid guidance
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Individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings
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One large sterile unmedicated dressing
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Two triangular bandages
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Safety pins
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Individually wrapped moist cleansing wipes
In addition, it may be necessary to purchase sports specific first aid equipment depending on the nature of you activity e.g. stretcher etc.
