Contents of the OSH (Central) Rules

The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026

Annexure III

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List of contents of first aid box in case of mines as provided under rule 54(iii) :-

(i) Wound Care:

(a) Sterile adhesive bandages in various sizes (e.g., small, medium, large)

(b) Sterile gauze pads and dressings with advanced wound-healing properties

(c) Transparent film dressings for covering and protecting wounds

(d) Antiseptic wipes or solution for wound cleaning

(e) Skin closure strips for small cuts and lacerations

(f) Disposable gloves (latex-free or nitrile)

(g) Scissors with rounded tips

(ii) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Resuscitation:

(a) Pocket mask or face shield with one-way valve for administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

safely

(b) Disposable resuscitation bag-valve-mask device with Positive End-Expiratory Pressure valve

(positive end-expiratory pressure)

(iii) Medications and Ointments:

(a) Antiseptic ointment with broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties

(b) Hydrocortisone cream for insect bites and skin irritations

(c) Pain relievers (e.g., acetaminophen, ibuprofen) with appropriate dosages

(d) Antihistamines for allergic reactions, available in various formulations (tablets, liquid, etc.)

(e) Aspirin for suspected cardiac events

(f) Sugar sachets

(iv) Bandages and Dressings:

(a) Elastic bandages with self-adhesive properties and Ice pack box with ice bags for sprains and

strains

(b) Non-stick wound dressings or pads with enhanced absorbency

(c) Burn Care:

(d) Hydrogel burn dressings for immediate cooling and pain relief

(e) Sterile burn sheets with hydrogel coating

(f) Burn gel or spray with a soothing effect

(v) Equipment and Tools:

(a) Digital thermometer for accurate temperature readings

(b) Suction apparatus, Stiff neck collar, Airway, Artificial manual breathing unit bag, Finger

probe pulse oximeter

(vi) High-quality flashlight with adjustable brightness.

Source: The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, G.S.R. 345(E) — Gazette of India, pp. 237–238 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 237 · official download · all sources