09/24/2026
New ANSI STANDARD for Workplace First Aid Released
The revised ANSI standard was approved September 17, effective immediately, and started a 6-month compliance window. ANSI Z308.1-2026 helps employers select, maintain, and position first aid supplies based on anticipated workplace hazards and response needs.
What’s new?
• Updated minimum kit requirements, including bilingual English/Spanish first aid guides and clearer criteria for arterial tourniquets
• Expanded guidance for supplemental supplies, including naloxone and anti-choking devices
• New considerations for mobile workers, including kit location, contents, storage, and inspection
• Stronger hazard assessment guidance to help determine appropriate supplies, kit quantities, and placement
• New first aid training guidance to help employees implement workplace first aid programs and respond effectively in an emergency
The goal: first aid supplies and programs that better reflect the actual hazards and needs of today’s workplace.
Count on Medique and its distributor partners to help keep your team and facility compliant with the new ANSI Standard using MEDI-FIRST® brand first aid kits and supplies. For more information, contact your Medique account manager or customer service at 800-634-7680.