First Aid Kits for Farm Workers

Start with the number of people working each shift, then consider the work hazards and how far everyone is from the kit. Mutual Industries offers 10-, 25- and 50-person kits, but the person count is a starting point—not a guarantee that every job’s needs are covered. Review the contents and consider additional kits when crews work in separate buildings or distant fields.

Contents vary by model. The Mutual Industries 10-, 25- and 50-person kits list bandages, gauze, wound pads, adhesive tape, antiseptic towelettes, burn cream packets, bandage scissors and forceps. Their polypropylene carrying cases are gasketed to resist moisture and dust. Check each product’s current contents list before buying, especially if you need gloves or other specific supplies.

Choose a clearly marked, easy-to-reach spot, and make sure every worker knows where it is. Follow the manufacturer’s storage limits rather than assuming a kit can stay in a hot truck or damp barn. Inspect it regularly and after each use. Replace missing items, expired supplies and anything with wet, dirty or damaged packaging.

No. A kit’s person count or piece count alone does not establish that it meets your workplace’s requirements. Review the manufacturer’s current compliance information, compare the contents with your farm’s hazards and check applicable workplace safety requirements. First aid supplies do not replace training, emergency planning or professional medical care.

Choose a human first aid kit for your crew. For animal care, browse self-adhering animal bandage wraps for securing dressings as directed, or livestock wound sprays labeled for the species and intended use. Choose veterinary surface disinfectants for labeled care-area surfaces—not skin or wounds. For hand protection during human first aid, compare latex-free medical gloves and check their examination-use labeling. These supplies serve different purposes and are not interchangeable.