school first aid
The Top 10 Essentials
- Adhesive bandages — multiple sizes for cuts and blisters
- Sterile gauze pads — for larger wounds
- Antiseptic wipes/solutions — to clean wounds
- Medical tape — secure dressings
- Tweezers & blunt-nosed scissors — remove splinters, cut dressings
- Disposable gloves — glove-up for hygiene
- Pain relievers (school policy dependent) — only if permitted by school rules
- Cold packs — for swelling and sprains
- CPR face shield — for emergency resuscitation
- First aid manual & incident log — guidance and record keeping
Storage & Accessibility
Store these items in a visible, weather-protected first aid box — for example, our Empty First Aid Box with Green Cross. Keep the box locked if policy requires, but ensure trained staff can access it quickly.
Placement Tips
Keep a first aid box in the main office, one in the gym or sports hall and portable mini-kits for playground supervisors or field trips.