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## [How to Pack Your First Aid Kit Like a Pro: Bacon's Safety Tip](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/how-to-pack-your-first-aid-kit-like-a-pro-workplace-safety-tip)

[![Bacon's Safety Tips - PPE KIT (3)](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bacon%20Safety%20Tips/Bacon's%20Safety%20Tips%20-%20PPE%20KIT%20(3).jpg?width=488) ](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/how-to-pack-your-first-aid-kit-like-a-pro-workplace-safety-tip)

 Topics: [Contractor Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/contractor-safety), [First Aid Kits](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/first-aid-kits), [First Aid](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/first-aid), [Bacon's Safety Tips](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/bacons-safety-tips), [educational](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/educational), [industrial safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/industrial-safety), [workplace safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/workplace-safety)

What you have in your first aid kit matters. It’s not a guessing game where you toss in a box of these or a bag of that. That is where a thorough hazard assessment comes in. It’s time to roll on through your worksite to uncover hazards, potential health, and safety concerns. Not only should you ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/how-to-pack-your-first-aid-kit-like-a-pro-workplace-safety-tip)

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## [First Aid or Whiskey and Duct Tape in Construction?: Safety Tales Podcast Episode 4](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/safety-tales-podcast-episode-4-first-aid-for-construction-sites)

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 Topics: [Contractor Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/contractor-safety), [First Aid](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/first-aid)

*Podcasts may contain explicit material* Unless you plan on using a bit of Watkin's salve on your next wound, you might wanna think about having first aid on your construction site. Don't get us wrong, that stuff sure can can do great things for the average papercut, but ya just might need a bit ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/safety-tales-podcast-episode-4-first-aid-for-construction-sites)

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## [First Aid Supplies for Workers: Bacon's Safety Tip](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/bacon-safety-tip-first-aid-supplies)

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First aid can save lives First aid is an effective way to provide immediate care to injured workers; saving time, dollars and most importantly… LIVES! Make sure your workers have the emergency wound care they need. Check out this infographic featuring Bacon The Safety Pig, our mascot, as he ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/bacon-safety-tip-first-aid-supplies)

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## [How First Aid Protects Employees and Your Bottom Line](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/first-aid-supplies-protecting-employees-and-your-bottom-line)

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 Topics: [First Aid Kits](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/first-aid-kits), [Wound Care](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/wound-care), [First Aid](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/first-aid)

“Anyone have a bandage?” That's a pretty common request on a job site. From a small paper cut to more serious wounds, it’s important to have the correct first aid supplies on hand. OSHA requires that employees are given a safe and healthy workplace that is reasonably free of occupational hazards. ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/first-aid-supplies-protecting-employees-and-your-bottom-line)

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