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First Aid Regulation 3 Refill Kit
R255,30
VAT Included
Factory Regulation 3.
A First Aid Regulation 3 Refill Kit is a standardized collection of essential medical supplies designed to replenish workplace first aid boxes.. In South Africa, these kits are specifically curated to meet the minimum legal requirements set by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) under General Safety Regulation 3.
Key Features
- Compliance: Ensures businesses meet mandatory safety standards for low-to-medium risk environments like offices and small factories.
- Cost-Effective: Allows for the replenishment of used or expired items without the need to purchase a completely new container.
- Standardized Contents: Kits typically serve between 5 and 50 persons.
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Contents:
- Wound Care: Antiseptic solution (100ml), gauze swabs, sterile gauze, and cotton wool.
- Bandages: Triangular bandages, conforming roller bandages (75mm and 100mm), and first aid dressings (No. 3 and No. 5).
- Adhesives: Plaster rolls, non-allergenic adhesive strips, and assorted adhesive dressing strips.
- Tools & Safety: Bandage scissors, metal or plastic forceps, safety pins, and disposable latex/vinyl gloves.
- Emergency Items: CPR mouthpieces or similar resuscitation devices and straight splints.
- Burn Care: Many kits now include a burn dressing (e.g., Burnshield 10cm x 10cm) although it is sometimes considered an “extra” beyond the bare legal minimum.
Description
In South Africa, the Regulation 3 First Aid Refill Kit is a standardized set of medical supplies mandated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) for workplaces with more than five employees. It is specifically designed to provide the minimum essential components required to treat common minor injuries and stabilize patients until professional medical help arrives.
Core Components
A standard Regulation 3 refill kit typically includes the following items to remain compliant with General Safety Regulation 3:
- Antiseptics & Cleaning:
- 1 x 100ml Wound cleaner/antiseptic (e.g., Cetrimide).
- 1 x 100g Cotton wool for padding and cleaning.
- 75mm x 75mm Gauze swabs (usually 100 sterile or non-sterile).
- 10 x Sterile gauze pieces (minimum quantity).
- Bandages & Dressings:
- 4 x First Aid Dressing No. 3 (75mm x 100mm).
- 4 x First Aid Dressing No. 5 (150mm x 200mm).
- 4 x Triangular bandages (non-woven/disposable).
- 4 x Conforming bandages (75mm x 5m).
- 4 x Conforming bandages (100mm x 5m).
- 1 x Roll of elastic adhesive plaster (25mm x 3m).
- 1 x Non-allergenic adhesive paper tape (25mm x 3m).
- 1 x Packet of assorted adhesive dressing strips (minimum 10).
- Tools & Equipment:
- 1 x Pair of first aid scissors (minimum 100mm).
- 1 x Pair of metal forceps (tweezers).
- 1 x Set of 10–12 safety pins.
- 2 x Pairs of medium disposable latex/vinyl gloves.
- 2 x Pairs of large disposable latex/vinyl gloves.
- 2 x CPR mouthpieces or similar resuscitation devices.
- 2 x Straight splints (wooden or plastic interlocking) for immobilization.
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Key Usage & Compliance
- Target Capacity: These kits are generally rated for workplaces serving between 5 and 50 persons.
- Maintenance: Under the OHS Act, employers must ensure that kits are inspected regularly (ideally monthly) and replenished immediately after use or when items expire.
- Environment: While Regulation 3 provides a legal baseline for all sectors (offices, schools, shops), high-risk environments like mining or manufacturing may require a Regulation 7 Kit, which includes additional body fluid/blood spillage components.
- Accessibility: Kits must be clearly marked with appropriate Health and Safety signage and kept in a visible, easily accessible location.
- Bandages & Dressings:
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
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| Dimensions | 40 × 30 × 5 cm |
Features
A First Aid Regulation 3 Refill Kit contains a comprehensive set of items required by South African law (the OHS Act’s General Safety Regulation 3) to ensure workplaces are equipped for initial emergency responses. The features of the refill kit are its compliance with legal standards and its ability to restock essential medical supplies for common workplace injuries.
Kit Contents
The specific items and quantities included are mandated by regulation to provide a baseline of protection. The list below details the typical contents found across various suppliers’ Regulation 3 refill kits:
- Wound Care & Dressings
- Wound Cleaner/Antiseptic: 100ml solution.
- Gauze Swabs: 100 non-sterile swabs (75mm x 75mm) and a minimum of 10 sterile gauze pieces (two 5-packs).
- Cotton Wool: 100g for padding.
- First Aid Dressings: Four No. 3 dressings (75mm x 100mm) and four No. 5 dressings (150mm x 200mm).
- Burn Dressing: A 10cm x 10cm burn dressing (e.g., Burn-Eaz or Burnshield brand).
- Bandages & Tapes
- Conforming/Roller Bandages: Four 75mm and four 100mm bandages.
- Triangular Bandages: Four non-woven bandages.
- Elastic Adhesive Roll: One 25mm x 3m roll.
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- Non-Allergenic Paper Tape: One 25mm x 3m roll.
- Plaster Strips: One packet of at least 10 assorted adhesive dressing strips.
- Tools & Protective Gear
- Forceps: One pair of stainless steel forceps.
- Scissors: One pair of first aid scissors (minimum 100mm).
- Safety Pins: One set of 12 safety pins.
- Splints: Two straight wooden or plastic splints.
- Gloves: Two pairs of medium and two pairs of large disposable vinyl/latex gloves.
- CPR Mouthpieces: Two CPR mouthpieces or similar barrier devices.
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