Every farm should have a basic first aid kit readily available. One person should be designated to check it regularly and restock supplies as needed. Readily available means several kits placed in strategic locations, such as on the most frequently used tractors, other harvesting machines like combines, and in the work shop, milk house, and home. First aid materials should be kept in an enclosed container that keeps out dirt and water.

Following is the list of items to stock in your kit. For additional information (amount needed, cost, where to purchase, place to note when kit last stocked, and by whom), download this printer-friendly PDF version of the list.

Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care (AMA)
Phone numbers for local emergency rescue service, family physician, Poison Control Center
18-ounce sterile water
Antiseptic Soap to wash wounds (Betadine)
Antiseptic or antibiotic spay (pump bottle preferred) Bactine equivalent
2 - 4" or 6" Ace-style Wraps
4 - 2" by 2" sterile compress bandages or gauze sponges
4 - 4" by 4" sterile compress bandages
8 - 6" x 10" pressure bandages
2 - 2" rolls of cling gauze
1 box assorted adhesive bandages
2 - 2" rolls of athletic tape
2 - 2" roles of elastic tape
Bandage scissors, heavy duty to cut clothing material
Sterile eyewash solution
Flashlight with fresh batteries

Cardboard arm splint
Road flares
1 garbage-sized plastic bag
2 kitchen-sized garbage bag
2 quart-sized ziplock bags for proper storage/transportation of amputated limbs or tissue