The following list of recommended first aid kit supplies are strongly recommended for departmental purchase. First aid supplies should be used to provide initial medical care for first aid type cases (e.g. abrasions, minor cuts, burns) that
occur while performing job duties. Injuries needing further medical
care should be referred to the Appalachian State University Student
Health Services or Watauga Medical Center Emergency Room, if Health Services is closed or the injury is considered life threatening. Departmental purchased first aid kits and
associated contents must be reviewed by the Safety Director before P-card purchases, petty cash disbursements or final procurement requests are issued.
NOTE: Over-the counter medicines (e.g. Tylenol, Advil, Kaopectate,
cough syrups) are NOT listed on the attached sheet and are NOT approved to be purchased by departments with University funds.
As a reminder, all employee work-related injuries and illnesses
MUST be reported to the area supervisor immediately. Workers' Compensation reporting forms MUST be completed
and submitted to the Safety & Workers' Compensation Office within
24 hours of the incident or as soon as possible. For accidents or injuries
not considered work-related, complete the Appalachian State University
Accident Report Form (one page), keep a copy for departmental files,
and send the original to
the Safety & Workers' Compensation Office. Copies of of the Workers' Compensation forms and ASU Accident Report Form (one page) can be accessed via the Workers' Compensation section on the Safety & Workers' Compensation Office web site: http://www.safety.appstate.edu/.
Recommended First Aid Kit Supplies
Emergency Phone Numbers, Emergency Contact List - includes Appalachian State University Police, Boone Fire Department, ambulance service, other emergency response agencies; available on the ASU Search Page (click on more options on the ASU Home web page) or contact our office for a list. Due to recent budget restraints, we are recommending the following 1st aid items for office 1st aid kits:
Adhesive Bandages (Band Aids)
Alcohol or Antiseptic Wipes - clean wounds, injury site
Antibiotic Ointment
NOTE: Use caution in applying alcohol, disinfectant; may
cause reactions. Work-related injuries that require more treatment than a band aid should receive treatment at Student Health Services or Watauga Medical Center Emergency Room, if Student Health Services is closed or the injury is considered life threatening.
First aid kit supplies should be placed in a well sealed, easily
accessible container or storage device for prompt, emergency use.
Kits should be checked regularly for restocking purposes. First aid
care should be followed by medical care if deemed necessary. Supervisors
and other responsible personnel need to be skilled in proper First
Aid, CPR techniques, and AED equipment use.
If you have questions, contact the Safety & Workers' Compensation Office at Extension 4008.
