Safety and First Aid

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Area Czar: Adam Williams

Deputy: Nadah Williams

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Emergency Notice:

In the event of an emergency at KnoxMakers, call 911 first, then contact the Safety and First Aid Czar.

Mattermost: @adam_williams

Additionally, the Safety and First Aid Czar's phone number is posted on the first aid kits, as well as on the Czar's board in the hospitality area.

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First Aid Kits

There are three first aid kits on the KnoxMakers campus. The primary kit is located between the museum shelves and the arts-and crafts zone, near the member storage shelves. There is another small kit in the woodworking zone, to the right of the right divider wall archway leading to Machining. This kit is designed to be removed from the wall if needed. The third kit is located in the Blacksmithing building on the front wall, to the left of the barn doors.

Each kit is outfitted emergency supplies, as well as several convenience items to address minor annoyances.

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Primary First Aid Kit

Location: Next to museum shelves attached to the PPE cabinet, near the member storage shelves in Arts and Crafts.

The primary first aid kit is divided into a "convenience" section and an "emergency" section. The convenience section is attached to the inside of the door, the emergency section is on the shelves within the cabinet. The emergency section is divided into three "go-bags", each focused on a type of emergency. The idea is that, in an emergency, one doesn't need to think about which supplies they may need to assist another member. They can just grab the appropriate go-bag and run.

Go Bags

Each go-bag is clearly labeled and sealed. The seal indicates the initials of the person who stocked the bag, as well as the nearest expiration date the items in the bag. The seal is NOT intended to keep members from using the bags. The seals tear easily and are only intended for inventory and expiration control. If you need a bag, do not hesitate to break the seal.

Bleed Control

This bag contains supplies for handing major bleeding incidents such as lacerations, abrasions, avulsions, etc.

Contents:

• 1 Inch Medical Tape
• 4 Inch Pressure Dressing
• 4x4 Sterile Gauze Sponges
• Antiseptic Liquid
• Permanent Marker
• Quick Clot
• Sterile Krinkle Roll
• Trauma Shears
• Triangular Bandage
• Windlass Tourniquet
• Sterile Water
• Zip Closure
• 2 Inch Kling Roll
• Sterile Abdominal Pad

Fracture / Contusion

This bag contains supplies for handling broken bones or hard blunt trauma.

Contents:

• 1 Inch Medical Tape
• 4 Inch Nonsterile ACE Wrap
• 3 Sizes of Finger Splints
• Permanent Marker
• SAM Splint
• Triangular Bandage
• 4x4 Sterile Gauze Spongs
• Cold Pack
• Sterile Krinkle Roll
• Trauma Shears
• 2 Inch Kling Roll

Generic Medical

The bag contains supplies for miscellaneous non-trauma medical issues.

Contents:

• Aspirin (for Heart Attacks)
• Cold Pack
• Hot Pack
• Emesis Bag
• Glucose Gel (for hypoglycemia attacks)
• Oral Hydration Mix (for hyponatremia/hypokalemia and/or dehydration)
• Pocket CPR Mask
• Mylar Blanket (for hypothermia and/or shock)
• Narcan Nasal Spray (for opioid/opiate overdose)
• Trauma Shears

Convenience Items

• Cold Pack
• Hot Pack
• Refresh Eye Drops
• Mylar Blanket
• Aspirin
• Acetaminophen
• Ibuprofen
• Antacid
• Various Bandaids
• Moist Towlettes
• Alcohol wipes
• Antibiotic Ointment
• Hydrocortisone
• Butterfly Closures
• Triangular Bandage
• Tweezers

Woodworking First Aid Kit

This kit is designed to be removed from the wall and specializes in minor cuts and abrasions. It also contains a tourniquet.

Contents:

• Various Bandaids
• Antibiotic Ointment
• Tweezers
• Alcohol Wipes
• Windlass Tourniquet
• Permanent Marker (in tourniquet package)

Blacksmithing First Aid Kit

This kit is designed for the types of injuries that are likely to happen in a forge, including burns and fractures. Like the primary kit, it also contains convenience items as well as some generic medical supplies.

Contents:

Convenience Items

• Cold Pack
• Hot Pack
• Moist Towlettes
• Refresh Eye Drops
• Various Bandaids
• Tweezers
• Butterfly Closures
• Aspirin, Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Antacid
• Antibiotic Ointment
• Hydrocortisone
• Triangular Bandage
• Mylar Blanket

Emergency Supplies

• Glucose Gel
• Oral Hydration Mix
• Bleed Stop
• CPR Pocket Mask
• SAM Splint
• 3 Size of Finger Splints
• Sterile Abdominal Pads
• 4x4 Gauze
• Kling Wrap
• Krinkle Roll
• Emesis Bags
• Sterile Water