First Aid Requirement as per Workmen

The First-aid boxes or cupboards shall be distinctly marked with a red cross on white back-ground and shall contain the following equipment-

For factories in which the number of persons employed does not exceed 10 or (in the case of factories in which mechanical power is not used) does not exceed 50 persons :

1. Six small size sterlized dressings.
2. Three medium size sterilized dressings.
3. Three large size sterilized dressings.
4. Three large size sterilized burn dressings.
5. One (60 ml.) bottle of cetrimide solution (1%) or a suitable antiseptic solution.
6. One (60 ml.) bottle of mercurochrome solution (2%) in water.
7. One (30 ml.) bottle containing sal-volatile having the dose and mode of administration indicated on the label.
8. One pair scissors.
9. One roll of adhesive plaster (2cm X 1 metre).
10. Six pieces of sterilized eye pads in separate sealed packets.
11. A bottle containing 100 tablets (each of 5 grains) of aspirin or any other analgesic.
12. Polythene Wash bottle (1/2 litre, i.e., 500 c.c) for washing eyes.
13. A snake-bite lancet.
14. One (30 ml.) bottle containing Potassium Permanganate Crystals.
15. One copy of first-aid leaflet issued by the Directorate General of Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes, Government of India, Bombay.

For Factories in which mechanical power is used and in which the number of persons employed exceeds 10 but does not exceed 50.

1. Twelve small size sterilised dressings.
2. Six medium size sterilised dressings.
3. Six medium size sterilized dressings.
4. Six large size sterilized burn dressings.
5. Six (1 5 gm) packets of sterilized cotton wool.
6. One (120 ml.) bottle of cetrirmide solution (1%) or a suitable antiseptic solution.
7. One (120 ml.) bottle of mercurochrome solution (2%) in water.
8. One (60 ml.) bottle containing sal-volatile having the dose and mode of administration indicated on the label.
9. One pair scissors.
10. Two rolls of adhesives plaster (2 cm X 1 metre).
11. Eight pieces of sterilized eye pads in separate sealed packets.
12. One tourniquet.
13. One dozen safety pins.
14. A bottle containing 100 tablets (each of 5 grains) of aspirin or any other analgesic.
15. One polythene wash bottle (1/2 litre i.e.,500 cc) for washing eyes.
16. A snake-bite lancet.
17. One (30 ml.) bottle containing potassium permanganate crystals.
18. One copy of the first-aid leaflet  issued by the Directorate General of Factory Advice Service and Labour, Government of  India, Bombay.

For factories employing more than 50 persons. 

1. Twenty-four small sterilized dressings.
2. Twelve medium size sterilized dressings.
3. Twelve large size sterilized dressings.
4. Twelve large size sterilized burn dressings.
5. Twelve (15 gm.) packets of sterilized cotton wool.
6. One (200 ml.) bottle of mercurochrome (2%) solution in water.
7. One (200 ml.) bottle of cetrimide solution (1 %) or a suitable antiseptic Solution.
8. One (200 ml.) bottle of sal-volatile having the dose and mode of administration indicated on the label.
9. One pair scissors.
10. One roll of adhesive plaster (6 cms X 1 metre).
11. Two rolls of adhesive plaster (2 cms. X 1 metre).
12. Twelve pieces of sterilized eye pads in separate sealed packets.
13. A bottle containing 100 tablets (each of 5 grains) of aspirin or any other analgesic.
14. One polythene wash bottle (500 c.c) for washing eyes.
15. Twelve roller bandages 10 cms. wide.
16. Twelve roller bandages 5 cms. wide.
17. Six Triangular bandages.
18. One tourniquet.
19. A supply of suitable splints.
20. Two packets of safety pins.
21. Kidney tray.
22. A snake-bite lancet.
23. One 30 ml. bottle containing Potassium Permanganate crystals.
24. first-aid leaflet  issued by the Directorate General of Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes, Bombay