ACPL Safety TrainingEmergency Response Kits

August 2013

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training session, you will be able to:• Describe the difference between a first aid kit and an

Emergency Response Kit• Tell where each is located in your agency• Describe the purpose of items in the Emergency Response Kit• Inventory your agency’s Emergency Response Kit• Identify items that should not be in the Emergency Response

Kit• List one-time use items in the Emergency Response Kit• Tell how to restock the Emergency Response Kit and first aid

kit

EMERGENCY RESPONSE KITSFirst Aid Kits & the ERK

First Aid Kits and Emergency Response Kits

Emergency Response Kit (ERK)

• intended for mobile use• has double the amount of

supplies as the first aid kit• includes tools• contains larger items which don’t

fit in a first aid kit

First Aid Kit

• mounted to wall in kitchens/pantries

• limited amount of supplies

Where is the first aid kit at your agency?

Where is the Emergency Response Kit at your agency? Do you think this is a good location? Why or why not?

USE IT OR LOSE IT

Get to Know the Emergency Response Kit (ERK)

The Emergency Response Kit (ERK)

Isolyser in the ERK

Cling gauze, gauze pads, alcohol preps

Tools in the ERK

Have you ever had to block off an area of the library?

Did you use caution tape to do so? Where would you find it?

USE IT OR LOSE IT

Extendable Mirror & Signal Dots

The Emergency Response kit

One-Time Use Items

BandagesDisinfecting prep wipesCold packsHypoallergenic, sterile glovesTweezersIsolyser waste liquid solidifierDisposable rescue mask

EMERGENCY RESPONSE KITSOther Emergency Response Items

Other Items (not in) the Emergency Response Kit

Items that should NEVER be in the Emergency Response Kit

Why is it unsafe to keep Tylenol in the Emergency Response Kit?

What are possible consequences of administering over-the-counter medication to a patron?

USE IT OR LOSE IT

EMERGENCY RESPONSE KITSAdministering First Aid

What Type of Basic Care?

EMERGENCY RESPONSE KITSRestocking the ERK

Restocking the Emergency Response kit

QUESTIONS?Information for all safety training has been provided by John Hidy, Security Services Manager, Allen County Public Library.

For more information or if you have questions, contact John Hidy, x1281or e-mail jhidy@acpl.lib.in.us