First aid contents

[Darrin Turnbull]

Is Celox a " must have " or is there something better for first aid.

[Mark Bolam]

Aye.

Don't cut yourself.

[Taff3757]

Celox is a must for me but don't use the granules because 9 times out of ten people will open with there mouth and if it gets blown in your eyes well I don't have to say much more it's to clot. CAT tourniquet again for me is a life saver and I teach how to use them and many have started purchasing. Chest seal if you can get one is great but a 3 way flutter valve is easily made tape 3 sides of a bandage wrapper over the wound will do as good a job like said before keep it simple. Training is key and very well worth the money you spend.

[Al Mondz]

Your first aid kit should be appropriate to the amount of people and the location your working in. For example if your clearing power lines several miles from a road, then having your own spinal board and collar is a must, compared to a domestic situation where you shouldn't need something like that. Personally I carry an Israeli bandage, CAT and Celox in my pocket at all times. In my truck is a larger box with more of the above with the addition of tough cut shears, space blanket and some smaller non essential items like plasters and steri strips.

 

As has been pointed out all the equipment in the world is useless with knowing how to use it and a good emergency plan in place.

 

I work in conjunction with Treekit and Galahad Associates to provided Arb specific first aid training. I'm probably biased but for me it's the industry's leading course, and an essential course that everyone should do. I've provided a link to the course website.

 

http://www.treekit.com/blog/events/first-aid-for-treeworkers/