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To help you avoid the unpleasant surprise that your First-aid kit is rejected by the competent authorities,
here are some examples of steriles and non steriles dressings and compliant and non-compliant kits.

Non-SterileWhy ?
Note that the rolls of gauze and 4 x 4 dressings shown in this kit does not bear any indication on the manufacturer's sterility, nor the manufacturer's name. These rolls are not sterile even if they are wrapped and sealed in a plastic bag.

This kit is therefore not in accordance with
Note that a dressing packed in a cardboard box is NOT sterile dressing even if it is clean and sealed in a plastic bag.

These dressings are therefore not in accordance with
Note that here again, the rolls of gauze shown in this kit does not bear any indication on the manufacturer's sterility, nor the manufacturer's name. These rolls are not sterile even if they are wrapped and sealed in a plastic bag.

This kit is therefore not in accordance with
These rolls are not sterile gauze, although the packaging is clean, sealed and not damaged. There is no indication saying that they are sterile: So they are not sterile .

These gauze rolls are therefore not in accordance with

SterileWhy ?
Note that it is clearly indicated on the sealed package that it is a sterile dressing, we also see the description and the manufacturer's name.

These gauze rolls are in accordance with
Note that it is clearly indicated on the sealed package that it is a sterile dressing, we also see the description and the manufacturer's name.

This dressing is in accordance with
Note that it is clearly stated on the packaging of the adhesive bandage (Plaster) that it is sterile, you can see the manufacturer's name and the word sterile.

This adhesive bandage is in accordance with
Note that in this kit, each item that must be sterile, according to the standard required, is sterile, because it is clearly indicated on each of them and guaranteed by the manufacturer. It shows the manufacturer's name and the word "sterile"

This first-aid kit is in accordance with
"OHSC" (Occupational Health and Safety Commission)

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First aid Kit for workplace with plastic caseFirst aid Kit for workplace with metal case.Open First aid Kit for workplace with plastic case.The content of the First aid Kit for workplace.
In accordance with the Quebec CSST requirements and rules(LSST)



Sterility depends specifically of the manufacturing procedures, handling and packaging of the item.
The manufacturer shall ensure throughout the manufacturing process that
high standards of safety and sterility of equipment, instruments, room and ambient air is respected at all times.
Moreover, the manufacturer must ensure sterility and he is responsible for failure, error or defect in the product.

Also, the manufacturer guarantees sterility as long as the dressing is not open , it is in its original packaging
and that it is not soiled or damaged .

The user must store it properly and handle sterile dressing very carefully so as not to defile it when applying to the wound.
The user should also throw away, the remaining sterile gauze that have been opened and have not been used.

Please also note these importants facts:
    - The alcohol pads are not suitable for wounds, they are used to disinfect:
    • instruments
    • non-damaged skin
    • and/or injection sites
    - Be sure to take time to compare the contents of the first-aid kit you want to buy, with the official standard of CCP or CSST
    in order not to end up with a non-compliant kit and have to buy another kit that is compliant.




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