The Safety Spring Clean: Refreshing Your First Aid Stations

As we head toward the end of February, most facilities are starting their spring cleaning checklists. While floors are being waxed and windows are being washed, it’s the perfect time to "Spring Clean" your first aid stations.

First aid supplies have expiration dates, and cabinets have a way of becoming a "junk drawer" for half-empty boxes. Here is how to refresh your stations for the busy season ahead.

1. Check the Expiration Dates

Many people don't realize that items like antiseptic wipes, burn creams, and eye wash have shelf lives. Using an expired antiseptic wipe isn't just ineffective; it can be a safety risk.

• Action: Take 5 minutes to pull anything with a passed date. It clears up space for fresh, reliable stock.

2. Restock the "High-Usage" Zone

In every facility, certain items disappear faster than others. For most of our customers, it’s the 7/8" x 3" Elastic Strips. Because these are more durable and move better with the worker's hand, they are the first thing to run out.

• Action: Make sure you have a backstock of your most-used bandages so a minor cut doesn't turn into a trip to the supply closet.

3. Organize for Accessibility

When an injury happens, seconds matter. If your cabinet is a jumble of loose bandages and crushed boxes, it creates unnecessary stress.

• Action: Use your Personalized Express Link to grab some fresh boxes of the essentials. Having clean, full boxes makes it easier for your team to find what they need, when they need it.

Your Facility, Your Standards

Every workplace is different. Whether you follow a specific internal safety plan or just want to make sure your team has a bandage when they need one, we are here to make restocking effortless.

Our Express Reorder Forms are built around your specific needs—tell us what you want on your list, and we’ll make sure it’s just one tap away.