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It is important that clubs are adequately equipped to deal with injuries and the club has access to first aid equipment and qualified first aiders at all coaching and competition sessions. Club personnel may be required to administer first aid if someone injures themselves. In some cases they may even be able to save a life. When administering first aid it is just as important to know what not to do as it is to know what to do. Clubs will need to decide depending on size and number of teams how many qualified first aiders and first aid kits are required.

First Aid Equipment - General Information

1. It is essential that first aid equipment is checked frequently therefore ensuring sufficient quantities and all items are usable.
2. Always replenish contents of first aid box and kit as soon as possible after use.
3. Items should not be used after the expiry date shown on packets.

On Site First Aid Facilities

1. It is essential that first aid equipment is checked frequently therefore ensuring sufficient quantities and all items are usable.
2. First aid boxes should be make of suitable material and designed to protect the contents from damp and dust.
3. First aid box should be clearly identifiable.
4. The first aid box should contain only those items which a first aider has been trained to use.

In most cases the first aid box should contain the following:

1.  One guidance card & contents card
2.  Individually wrapped sterile & waterproof, adhesive dressings (assorted sizes), appropriate to the club environment
3.  Sterile eye pads, with attachment
4.  Six individually wrapped triangular bandages
5.  Safety pins
6.  Medium & large sized, individually wrapped, sterile unmedicated wound dressings
7.  Sterile water or saline in sealed disposable containers
8.  If emergency blankets are provided, store alongside equipment & in such a way as to keep them free from dust & damp
9.  Disposable aprons and plastic gloves should be provided near the first aid materials
10. Blunt ended scissors should be kept where there is a possibility that clothing or material needs to be cut
11. Plastic disposable bags for soiled or used first-aid dressings should be provided

Travelling/Outdoor First Aid Kit

The contents of travelling first aid kits should be appropriate for the circumstances in which they are to be used.

At least the following should be included:

1. Card giving general first-aid guidance
2. Individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings
3. One large sterile unmedicated dressing
4. Two triangular bandages
5. Safety pins
6. Individually wrapped moist cleansing wipes

In addition, it may be necessary to purchase sports specific first aid equipment depending on the nature of you activity e.g. stretcher etc.

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