First aid kits

First Aid Kit Management

WSU Vancouver prioritizes the health and safety of our campus community by ensuring all university units have immediate access to essential medical supplies. To maintain a secure environment, departments must provide first aid kits tailored to their specific occupational workplace and the anticipated response time of emergency services. By adhering to established safety protocols, the university ensures that staff, faculty, and students can effectively manage minor injuries and stabilize situations until professional medical personnel arrive.

Proper maintenance of these resources is a shared responsibility across Facilities Operations. Units should regularly inspect their kits to replace depleted supplies and check for items subject to expiration. Whether sourced through university channels or approved third-party vendors, every kit must meet the rigorous standards necessary to support a safe and prepared campus.

Compliance and Resources

To ensure your department meets university safety standards, please refer to the following guidelines and procurement options:

  • Safety Policies and Procedures Manual (SPPM) Detailed information regarding kit requirements and mandated contents is available in SPPM 2.42: First Aid Kits.
  • Sourcing and Procurement University units may purchase first aid kits and refills through internal university sources or authorized third-party vendors.
  • Maintenance Alerts Departments are responsible for performing routine inventories. Pay close attention to use-by dates on sterile items and medications to ensure all components remain effective.

Workplace Suitability

The scale and contents of a first aid kit should reflect the specific risks associated with the workspace, such as:

  • Administrative offices
  • Laboratory environments
  • Maintenance and trade shops
  • Outdoor field sites
Contact us

Facilities Operations & Safety

Email Address van.plant@wsu.edu
Facilities Operations Phone Facilities: (360) 546-9000
Public Safety Phone Public Safety: (360) 546-9001
Location VFO 110
14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98686

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