b'First Aid KitChapterAn emergency will happen suddenly and unexpectedly and you do not walk around carrying a first aid kit all the time so you will probably be caught unprepared.First Aid is mostly about improvising so you may have to find some materials nearby that will help assist the patient with their injuries; clean cloth for bleeding control, a belt or stick to help secure or splint a possible fracture, jumper for warmth and support.A first aid kit will help reduce the need to improvise.It is recommended that you keep a first aid kit at home, in the workplace and in your car. It is also a good idea to have a compact first aid kit when you travel. You need to check over the contents from time to time to make sure the packets are sealed, used items are replaced and contents all within used by date.Under State and Territory legislation, first aid kits must be present in any workplace. State and Territory government agencies have legislation, codes of practice or guidelines on first aid issues as part of occupational health and safety (OH & S) requirements.Recommended Materials for a Basic First Aid Kit:First Aid Reference - National First Aid Handy Hints plastic strips or adhesive dressingsof assorted sizes pencil and note pad eye washan instant ice pack sterile eye pads sterile covering for serious woundscrepe roller bandages triangular bandagesdisposable gloves safety pinsscissorssmall wound dressingsforceps medium wound dressingswound cleansing wipes large wound dressingsfoil rescue blanket adhesive taperesuscitation mask16 Introduction to First Aid'