Certain specifications additional to LSA Code

1 First-aid outfits

1.1 Contents

1.1.1 A first-aid outfit for a lifeboat, a life raft or a rescue boat on an Australian ship must be fit for the purpose intended.

1.1.2 The contents and instructions for their use, must be adequate to treat most conditions likely to be encountered during emergencies at sea such as severe wounds, pains, shock, burns, fractures, immersion foot, semi-drowning, etc.[15]

1.1.3 The contents of the first-aid outfit must be maintained within their use-by date, taking into account servicing arrangements.

1.2 Container

The container for a first-aid outfit must be:

(a) fit for the purpose intended;
(b) waterproof and rustproof;
(c) sealed to indicate that the contents are intact; and
(d) indelibly marked on the outside with:
  (i) the words FIRST AID KIT; and
  (ii) the supplier name and contact details.

1.3 Recommended minimum quantities of medicine and equipment

The following are recommended as minimum quantities of medicine and equipment to be included in a first-aid kit:

(a) Four standard dressings No.14 (medium), measuring approximately 15 cm by 10 cm;
(b) Four standard dressings No.15 (large), measuring approximately 15 cm by 20 cm;
(c) Six triangular bandages, with sides measuring approximately one metre;
(d) Ten open weave bandages, measuring approximately 7.5 cm by 5 metres (paper bandages are not acceptable);
(e) A self adhesive waterproof dressing of at least 1 metre length by 60 mm width or equivalent alternative treatment;
(f) Ten paraffin gauze dressings for burns, individually wrapped, measuring approximately 10 cm by 10 cm;
(g) Three 30 ml applications each of antiseptic liquid (Centrimide solution, 0.5 per cent), clearly marked NOT FOR USE ON EYES;
(h) Fifty 500 mg analgesic tablets (e.g. Paracetamol);
(i) One pair of rustless, stainless metal scissors measuring at least 10 cm with one sharp and one blunt point;
(j) One pair of tweezers for removing foreign objects;
(k) Twelve rustless stainless metal safety pins of assorted sizes;
(l) One small packet of silica gel;
(m) Three 30 ml applications each of 0.9% sodium chloride solution (for irrigating eyes);
(n) Ten small antiseptic cleaning wipes;
(o) One mouldable wire splint approximately 10 cm by 60 cm;
(p) Simple first-aid instructions, including instructions for the use of the outfit’s contents and narcotic drugs, printed on a durable surface, in English;[\[16\]](#_ftn16)
(q) One resuscitation shield; and
(r) Five pairs of disposable gloves.

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