Its the beginning of a New Year.   Have you checked your First Aid kits to make sure that they are up to date and that they are fully stocked?
  First Aid kits come in a varity of sizes and shapes and contain differnt products.  To ensure that your first aid kit is up to date, check for any experation dates on any liquid products or antibotic ointments.  Does your ice packs feel solid or do they have crystals on the outside of the package? If so its time to throw them away and replace them with new ones.  If your First Aid kit comes with a face shield or CPR Mask is it still pliable.? Extreme heat and cold can change the plastic on the face shields and make them unuasable. 
Check to see that you have gloves in your kit. Does your kit contain Latex free products. In the United States we are seeing more people with Laxtex alleriges. Newer first aid kits contain latex free products and you can easlily pick up a refill kit to replace your products.   

  First Aid kits are generally inexpensive and cover a wide range of needs. Personal First Aid kits can range in price from $15.00-100.00, depending on the equipment inside.   If you are not sure what type of First Aid kit you need, you can discuss it with any EMT or First Responder and they can assist you on putting your first aid kit together.   East-West Safety can also assist you in finding the right first aid kit. 
Have a safe and Happy 2011.