First aid kit
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Pippen
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I'd look either on Amazon, Canadian Safety Supplies or St. John's Ambulance.
https://www.canadiansafetysupplies.com/
https://www.amazon.ca/pcr/Best-Rated-First-Aid-Kits-Reviews/15451739011
I think it depends on how much you want in your kit.
https://www.canadiansafetysupplies.com/
https://www.amazon.ca/pcr/Best-Rated-First-Aid-Kits-Reviews/15451739011
I think it depends on how much you want in your kit.
StupidityKills
Active Member
I bought a couple from Gregg's that seem pretty good. Worth a look if you know anyone who has an account with them.
casper5280
Crew Member
I just bought one from the first aid suppliers and brought it up to Transport Canada requirements.
Every small commercial vessel must have on board:
Every small commercial vessel must have on board:
- a waterproof container holding all the items listed in this appendix; or
- a first aid kit that meets the requirements set out in the Marine Occupational Safety and Health Regulationsor provincial regulations governing workers' compensation, with the addition of a resuscitation face shield and two pairs of examination gloves (if not included in the kit); or
- for a period of three years from the coming into force of the amended Small Vessel Regulationson April 29, 2010, a first aid kit that met the requirements of the Small Vessel Regulations as they read immediately before that day on which the amended regulations came into force.
- an up-to-date first aid manual or up-to-date first aid instructions, in English and French
- 48 doses of analgesic medication of a non-narcotic type
- six safety pins or one roll of adhesive first-aid tape
- one pair of bandage scissors or safety scissors
- one resuscitation face shield
- two pairs of examination gloves
- 10 applications of antiseptic preparations
- 12 applications of burn preparations
- 20 adhesive plasters in assorted sizes
- 10 sterile compression bandages in assorted sizes
- 4 metres of elastic bandage
- two sterile gauze compresses
- two triangular bandages
- a waterproof list of the contents, in English and French
Foxsea
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I carry a Worksafe Level 1 kit on our small boat. It's compact, inexpensive and practical. I add blankets as essential components, kept in a dry bag. It's important that all kit supplies be kept dry so seal them in zip lock bags. As important as having a kit is to maintain it so it's useful when needed.
saanauk
Well-Known Member
This is a great addition to your first aid kit. Good flow chart to guide you through a potentially stressful situation
https://www.conterra-inc.com/collections/first-aid/products/first-aid-flowchart
They also make great first aid kits but I see they can’t be shipped outside the U.S.A. Their PDF list of first aid supplies is a good check list to compare Luther kits to.
https://www.conterra-inc.com/collections/first-aid/products/guide-ii-first-aid-kit
Great company that builds their bags and gear with providing living wage jobs.
I would recommend a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope which are normally missing from most first aid kits. A pulse ox is also a good idea.
https://www.conterra-inc.com/collections/first-aid/products/first-aid-flowchart
They also make great first aid kits but I see they can’t be shipped outside the U.S.A. Their PDF list of first aid supplies is a good check list to compare Luther kits to.
https://www.conterra-inc.com/collections/first-aid/products/guide-ii-first-aid-kit
Great company that builds their bags and gear with providing living wage jobs.
I would recommend a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope which are normally missing from most first aid kits. A pulse ox is also a good idea.
westercoaster222
Member
I put my own together. One is a standard type, bandaids, tape, burn patches, misc small wound things, tweezers, triangulars, tensor bands, in a maxpedition brand zippered case. Then I have a trauma kit, shears, tourniqet, quick clot, israli dressing, and epi pen. The trauma kit travels with me around the farm too.
ship happens
Crew Member
Honestly it's easy enough and better to build your own. Put some polysporin in there, eye wash, and bandaid that don't suck. Etc.
And super glue
And super glue
Aquaholic
Crew Member
super glue to keep the Scotty auto stop beads in place, or to close a gaping wound?
Macdeep
Active Member
If you're non-commercial (not a guide etc.), I'd build your own. Most kits are pretty cheap and have lots of what you likely won't need, and not enough of what you do need. That, and the bandaids usually suck.
I built my own.
So far what I've used most are things to treat minor cuts, scrapes, seasickness, sore back muscles and wasp stings:
1) good quality bandaids
2) chloro wipes or similar cleaning wipes
3) sterile gauze pads
4) electrical tape / ductape
5) trauma shears
6) misc pain meds in blister packs: tylenol, ibuprophin, robax
7) misc seasick meds: gravol or what ever you prefer.
8) alergy meds: bee sting treatment, benadryll
Things I know I'll need for rescue/overboard person to help hypothermia treatment:
1) space blankets
2) wool blanket (in a dry bag)
3) 6x8 blue tarp (in a dry bag)
4) fleece pants and jacket (in a dry bag)
Things I have added over the years for worst case scenarios like major bleeds, punctures:
1) large sterile sorbent pads
2) tensor bandages
3) triangle bandages
4) tourniquet
Aside from the things that live in the bow, this stuff all fits in an orange sealed plastic ammo box type kit that I also have some fire starter, lighter, flares and ponchos in case I have to ditch. Then I take my dry bag and 1st aid box from under the seat and jump ship (hasnst happened yet, hope it never does, but if it does, I hope its somewhere nice, like grant bay)
Also, I learned the hard way this year - keep your long 50-100ft tow rope accessible and not burried under tonnes of crap in the bow and behind totes and bags of camping/fishing gear... When you need it, you usually need it badly and quickly. Bow lines are barely adequate...
I have the Scotty first aid kit. At the start of every season, I just check the expiry date on certain things and add fresh items like a tube of polysporin, Gravol, Advil and alcohol pads.
scottyfire.com
First Aid Kit - Scotty Firefighter
No. 4789 Watertight First Aid Kit with 16 essential items and over 85 pieces total Rugged watertight buoyant container Includes No. 780 Lifesaver #1 Safety Emergency Whistle
scottyfire.com
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