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My wife’s a nurse and said you did an excellent job on this!

Good video. I have almost 40 years in EMS and EMD. When I suffered a severe band saw cut to my little finger in May I was lucky to have my training and experience. I would recommend contacting your local fire department or EMS service to see if will put on first aid classes for wood workers. We can suffer different types of injuries from the average public.

Like most channels you put out content we might be interested in. Some put out content we should know. You also put stuff out we need to know. Sometimes stuff we don't want to think about. Thank you for all of it!

As a former EMT of decades ago, I say: Excellent job on the trauma box! Yearly review is a great idea also...................................rj

Tape; Peel off an inch or so and fold it back onto itself to make a tab. It will make it easier to grab the tape if your hands are bloody and slippery. Been there, done that.

Thank you for another important safety video. It's better to have the emergency kit on hand and never need it, than to need it and not have it.

Best part about a prominently displayed first aid kit - it should remind you every day you don't want to ever have to use it! Always be aware and safety first. Great video and great advice - thanks!

Thank you for addressing this. I can attest that most folks lose their cool in emergencies - among other emergencies, I once had to disassemble a grain combine to pull (most of) a man out of it - of the dozen people there, only I, an assistant mechanic, and, oddly enough, the victim, kept our wits about us. Nobody DID think of sending the pieces along in the helicopter - it completely slipped all of those minds, including the emergency people's. BTW, folks, he truly DOES read the comments - even mine. Stay safe out there is great advice, but the best advice is above - know how to deal with the unexpected. Again, Thanks.

I suggest that everyone do a first aid course. I found this very useful.

Husband ran a chainsaw for forest service, often in backcountry. Always a danger of gaping, heavily bleeding wound, from saws or bears. They carried super kotex pads in their kit to pack the wound. They really absorb and are sterile. Life savers.

Thank you so much for mentioning the "wash it well”!! As an ER and certified trauma nurse, that is truly the most important thing for smaller, non arterial cuts

Jonathan Katz-Moses recently trimmed a finger nail with his jointer. Jay Bates has dedicated a video on shop safety. You have the crown on shop safety. Keep us reminded and aware. Well done!

My nine fingers and I appreciate this video. Had a major table saw accident this summer and was absolutely not prepared. I count myself extremely lucky that I work out of a basement shop and my wife was home and upstairs. I cut completely through the bones and ligaments of three fingers and my brain just stopped working when I saw them just connected by a flap of skin and hanging down. I was so singularly focused on getting to the hospital, it didn't even cross my mind to turn off the saw, grab my wallet, grab my phone, grab my mask, or anything like that. So much advice is focused on preventing injury and not enough people talk about what to do in the worst case scenario. Accidents happen.

Been waiting for this video. You're injury with the power carver set something off in my head about my safety. It really is critical to have a plan. I'm sorry that you suffered your accident. Thank you for what you have done and continue to do for this community.

THIS is why I watch every video even if not interested in subject. And I wasn’t gonna watch this one but the voice in the back of my head said I always learn some little things. The kit is excellent but the amputation bags are freaking brilliant. I never would have thought about prepping a bag, especially writing instructions on it. THANK YOU, JAMES!

I had a serious laceration requiring a bunch of stitches, and fortunately I was able to get myself to the ER safely. I went into shock at the hospital, and my young daughter had to finish filling out the forms because my handwriting was becoming unreadable. I got in big trouble by the ER nurses for driving myself instead of calling for assistance, but options were limited at the time. I had the main first aid kit in the shop, but quickly realized I needed more dressings to keep the bleeding in check. I also realized a wall mounted dial phone is a lot easier to manage than a cell phone. I also stress that everyone needs at least 2 different fire extinguishers, one at each side of the shop, preferably at the exits to the shop.

A lot of people discount the effects on shock. When I exploded my left ring finger with a dodo blade I couldn't think of or comprehend anything. I actually argued with the guys that were working on my house about whether or not I needed to go to the hospital. I've worked in the ER as a Respiratory Therapist for over 40 years and I was less than useless. The finger didn't make it. Do ya remember the exploding cigars from the old cartoons. At least I can laugh about it now. Thanks for the ideas of improving my first aid kit.

As a 30 year safety professional, I applaud your videos focusing on safety. No one has ever told me they were sorry for working safely. I can't count how many times people have told me they wish they had.

Great advice! You have a well-thought-out cabinet there. One additional item: throw in a few tampons. Great for packing a large puncture wound or a badly busted nose. I would hope there are not too many gunshot wounds in a wood shop but shooters have learned to add tampons to their emergency kits. Quick, sterile, & handy. BTW: That coagulating powder, at least the kind I bought & used, burns like hell! You want to be sitting when you apply it because the pain will drive you to your knees! But it sure stops heavy bleeding. I managed to gouge thru a fingernail & it was really bleeding so I poured the powder on it & the bleeding stopped instantly. The pain level went from a “6” to maybe a “15” in the same timeframe. Just for a few seconds, which felt like an eternity. But you do what you have to do.

This is probably the most important video you have created. Also, I am not any kind of medical, but I have learned for NON-CRITICAL wounds that we should let it bleed for a minute or two. This helps clean the wound, then go and use soap, water, etc. Thank you again for this important video.

I work in restaurants. Ecolab makes a really good wall mounted first aid kit. Magnets keep it closed so no latches. Each item has its own cubby with an acrylic piece holding it in so it doesn't fall out when you open the cabinet but you can still see what the item is. Also you don't have to stack anything because of the cubbies. They are designed for institutions but you can find them on Ebay or if know someone in healthcare or a restaurant that uses Ecolab as a vendor. They are based in the Midwest. Great video!

Great video, a topic that needs to be discussed before the emergency. Couple of additions if you have a shop with more than yourself: A CPR barrier device and Automatic external Defibrillator (AED). Also recommend recording all the expiration dates within the kit so those items can be replace when needed.

As a Nurse practitioner I enjoyed your short concise and effective presentation. I truly enjoy how you get to the point with lots of rambling. Keep it up.

This is the most thorough discussion of shop first aid kits I’ve ever seen. Band-aids are usually difficult to open, even using two hands, so before I need them I pull the little “open here” tab apart until the envelope is almost open. Do this to the 4x4 pads too. If one has to apply a tourniquet, then write down the time it was applied so that the emergency room doctor will know how much blood-starved appendage to amputate. Direct pressure is best, and tourniquets are a last resort.

I would add a bottle of saline to the kit. It makes cleaning wounds easier.

I appreciate all you do! Thank you for keeping safety in the conversation

This ones going in my saved playlist.

I walked upstairs with a paper towel wrapped around the injured finger. I have a combination lock door. As I did I heard a sound. I had an old coffee can next to the door. The sound was the drip-drip-drip of blood on the metal. Washing out the wound with running water, antiseptic cream and a few overlapping bandages solved the problem. You have a lot of info I never heard before. Possibly your best video.

As a person who will be on blood-thinners permanently, I can attest to what you are saying. I had one of those accidents with a very sharp blade running 1/3 of the way through my right index finger tip. There was blood spurting, and I knew what I had on hand (no pun intended), but doing everything with only 1 hand is cumbersome. I had "WoundSeal", and used it, but I ended up using it all due to my thinned blood and heart pumping quicker than normal. I got through the ordeal successfully, and after things got back to normal, I bought new "WoundSeal" kits, but augmented them for: 1. Ease of powder application and 2. For applying adequate pressure to stop the bleeding. The simple changes I made for those 2 items will be much better going forward, should I ever need to apply it again. Thanks for a terrific out-of-the-ordinary video, vital to our daily safety.

I've shared this video with woodworking friends. Thanks, Maybe I'll rewatch this one each year.

Installed one of these in my shop a couple weeks after watching this video. Last week I accidentally put my hand on my router table while it was running and shredded off the tip of my finger. I was sure glad I had easy access to gauze/bandages. Just wanted to thank you for making others aware of how important a first aid kit is in the shop since I'm sure a lot of us don't have one!

Wasn't always. Haven't cut anything off but I did break a finger with an Estwing a while back when framing a house. ER was packed, usually a 2-4 hr wait most days. Couldn't take the pain from the massive blood blister that formed under the nail (it was horrid), so went back to work and one of the guys held my hand steady on the tailgate of the truck while my dad chucked a 1/16" drill bit in the cordless and drilled into the nail. All I could think was that bit going too far, hitting bone and wrapping my fingers around the chuck. I could have puked. He got through no trouble though, instant relief. He should've been a doctor lol

I LOVE the idea of a pre-prepped amputation bag, brilliant.

Excellent advice ... even though it's a topic nobody really wants to talk about. But you prompted me now. I have a nice first aid box similar to yours with a bunch of band-aids, some tape and that's about it. But you're right, I think it's time I stocked it with some more stuff "just in case."

I am a retired ED physician. I have viewed many first aid presentation similar to yours, however, yours by far is the best I have seen for the non-medical public. A few comments: I never used Neosporin in the ED, too many people are allergic to it. I prefer Polysporin instead. Tylenol is a better pain reliever than ibuprofen for bleeding injuries. Ibuprofen prolongs clotting time. Superglue or CA glue, while OK for very small wounds can be toxic when used on larger wounds. Dermabond (medical grade super glue) is a better choice. Keeping a bottle of saline to wash out a wound for those of us without running water in our shop is an excellent idea. Again, an excellent video. Keep up the great work.

I seriously do not mean this as a pun, but two big thumbs up on this video. Stay safe!

The best most comprehensive video on shop safety I've seen! As a soldier that had to have TONS of first aid for roadside bombs and gunshots I think you did very well and was happy to see the Israeli bandage AND the tourniquet! Great job

Thanks James! Two comments: 1. If you have a smart phone or speaker, saying “hey Siri, call 911” or Alexa etc might be a good idea. 2. I don’t recall you having guests on your vids, but I would LOVE seeing a colab with a ER doc or nurse, especially one who had dealt with woodworking injuries. Keep up the good work

Excellent service to the woodworking community. Thanks. I also keep an older unused cell phone on a charger mounted on the wall. Even without regular paid cell service, it does work for 911 calls.

If you employ anyone in your shop, you are probably required to have a First Aid kit and provide training on its use. Many Fire departments have public first aid classes available, trama, shock, CPR are usually taught. Well worth your time. Thanks for the great video.

Now that you’re well prepared, you’ll never have another incident. Isn’t that the way it goes? :)

Mr. Nubs: thank you for the most informative video. You really got me to thinking and I want you to know that I just got off of Amazon and ordered my supplies. You've done a great service for woodworkers saving them from pain, loss of digits, and possibly loss of life.

Another excellent video on a subject few of us want to think about. I would add that no discussion about a medical kit in a workshop is complete without having fire extinguishers in your shop. Recently I experienced one of those moments that could never, ever happen to me in my workshop. I was putting the final touches on my air cleaner built around a used furnace motor and squirrel cage blower. I had tested and run the motor several times during the build. Due to a distraction, I connected the wrong leads to the line from the switch. Fan started a little fast but before I realized what I did, the motor burst into flames. In a wooden box, in a shop full of saw dust and other combustibles. I instantly knew exactly where the closest fire extinguisher was: at the top of the stairs, on the garage side of the passage door. I was fortunate that I could turn the switch off and then blow on the motor like I was putting out a birthday cake with a thousand candles. I was lucky. Not only do I have tremendous lung capacity, but I was a few feet away from the basement french doors that led to the backyard. I could just roll out the unit on its castors - except fumbling with the door locks and open both doors seemed a dicey deal. I had visions of my project rolling out my backyard like a Viking funeral ship. The next day I bought 2 fire extinguishers and mounted them at eye level in areas that were clear and easy to spot from any point in my shop.

This was very accurate and important information. My only suggestions would be to ditch the burn cream and have everyone that works in your shop know how to use the items in the kit. It’s no good if you are the only one who knows about this stuff and you are the one injured. Reading instructions at the time of emergency just doesn’t work. Your idea of a plan(Emergency Action Plan=EAP) is a great first step but needs to be practiced. Might want to take a CPR class as well. Super job on this video on a very infrequently thought about subject. Bravo!!

I’m sure majority of people will skim or say ‘not another first-aid tutorial.’ Hope no one does get injured, but in the unlikely event someone does, you’ll wish you watched and reacted in a second nature response. Great video and plan to add one to my shop.

Paramedic/woodworker here, I Love this! I have overkill first aid set ups for my personal shop. For those thatvwant more rhe "Stop the bleed" program is very helpful info on pre hospital trauma life support thats not to complicated or boring.

I see a woodworking project in my future. Building a first aid cabinet for my shop is now on my list. And one for a friend.

Excellent Info James, I skimmed my knee with a chainsaw once and was very glad to have a proper first aid kit in my truck. I've only had first aid training but the nurse in the ER complimented me on my field dressing. I was extremely lucky to only require stitches, this was before Kevlar chaps btw. My wife was with me but very shook up, I had to direct her on how to help me, and then I drove us both to the ER. I did make her park the truck when we got there LOL!

I work in a cabinet shop. In 4 years I have seen 2 table saw v operator incidents. Both were wear gloves while operating the saw. Luckily neither was serious; only one required a few stitches. It did however show me how poorly the shop is prepared for serious incidents. I will be forwarding this video to the owner. Like you said, most of the commercial prestocked kit are crap in a real emergency; especially after a few months of head aches and minor cuts. Thank you got this video.

Thank you for this! I did not know I could buy an empty First Aid box!

Cyano super glue is great for minor cuts and stops blood staining the wood. It takes the sting away also. Steristrips are also great for bringing wound edges together which promotes neat healing. Splinter forceps are the best tool for removing splinters. A pin is also a good tool. Wounds may not be dirty when working just with wood. Washing impedes the clotting mechanism. It’s a balance. Bandages reduce exposure to air. Air promotes coagulation . Your amputation bag is a great idea. Great video as always.

As a retired LA city Paramedic good video, a couple of suggestions 1. keep a unopened Gal jug of Distilled water around to do the 1st cleaning 2. Panty hose makes a bandage holder 3. Keep injuries above your heart level when possible -lay down-sit down if needed. 4. Visit your local paramedics and ask them if your 1st aid kit is set up right 5. 1st aid kits/ supplys have a shelf life, replace things as needed, here in Arizona I have to keep my kit in the house because things just don't like 100 plus degree heat including me.

Those are PRECIOUS TIPS GOOD AS GOLD!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share them!!! May the good LORD bless you always!!! 🙏🙏🙏

I live out in the middle of nowhere..its 30 miles to the next town with a hospital..I also, don't have a first aid kit, because I apparently need to learn things the hard way..I'll be driving to town tomorrow and getting a good kit put together..thanks for a reminder Stump.

Excellent video! I had a recent injury where I experienced shock for the first time, and it changed my entire outlook on first aid. I have had numerous injuries over my life but everyone has been with the advantage of adrenaline or heightened awareness (sports and hunting) and never had shock. I stabbed my wrist with a large knife, and as soon as I got to the bathroom, I lost my hearing, got dizzy and almost fell down. I have NEVER felt anything like that ever and it scared me more than the actual injury. Great one Stumpy!

I keep a pretty complete emergency kit in my shop/garage. I don't have things like band-aids in it, I find them too small to be worth using. I keep 4 combine/trauma pads in it, with 2 rolls of gauze and a roll of 3M Micropore tape (Also, a whole kit devoted to burns [I also weld and forge]). In an emergency, you WILL use more gauze than you think. I have a much more complete kit in the house, so I just need the 'no time to go get it" stuff in that kit. All that said, you know what I didn't think of at all? It's all in a nice, brightly colored ZIPPERED pouch on the wall. I sew, so maybe I'll just modify it to a velcro pull tab pouch. I like the pouch since somebody can just grab it off the wall and take it to where it's needed. Fantastic video, I think most weekend hobbyists don't put enough thought into accidents. Eventually, it will happen to you. Be careful but be ready.

Excellent!!! I'm a doctor who has treated all levels of trauma, and I can endorse everything you've said. A couple of additions: A kit in a shop kit should have some large sterile pads called "ABD" or "combine" pads. These are absorbent pads, about 5" x 9" in size that can be used to quickly cover large wounds. They are readily available, but in a pinch, feminine hygiene pads are a good substitute. For penetration by an object, such as a piece of wood kicked back from a table saw, etc. leave the object in place--don't try to remove it yourself. Sometimes it's the removal of the object that causes the bleeding to start, or does further damage. Far better for the doctors to remove something in the ER or in the operating room where they can be prepared for immediate intervention when it is removed. Finally, remember that you'll likely be using your first aid supplies one-handed. You should be familiar with the packaging in advance. Try opening the items with one hand (using teeth is OK in this case), then throw the item away, don't try to save it after it's been opened. Try to choose products for your kit that are easily opened. Great job as always!

I second the kudos on yet another important video. I appreciate folks who are brave enough to talk about their mistakes in hope that they keep someone else from making them. I also second the advice to take a first aid class: the American Red Cross is a recognized national organization with a long history of providing first aid and CPR training. Think of the trading not as much for you as the people around you, and encourage the people around you to take the training with you, for you. As importantly, take refresher courses periodically. As they say, “if you don’t use it, you lose it.”

Excellent advice. Nobody believes it will happen to them. But it will. My son pushed his finger into the bandsaw while I watched. I took him straight to the ER. I smashed my index finger between two pieces of wood and told my wife to take me to the ER. In both cases, we did not stop and try to do anything ourselves before the ER. We really should have. Now, my first aid kit is right next to my workshop door. I must pass it to leave. At a minimum, I can treat myself there or take it with me. I also have an Amazon Echo. I can also call for help over that if I cannot move. With my Apple Watch, I have the fall detection set to call my wife. In short, go the extra steps because you may not be in a position to help yourself.

What I learned from my dad when he was a south leader and we use I the house is a tackle box. has little and large compartments, and we keep it same spot all the time. I plan on putting one in my garage similar to what you have. Good ideas I this video, thank you for posting.

I want to second checking the use by dates, I had a small cut that I cleaned out using out of date antibiotic cream, it did nothing and ended up infecting. I used the cream in 2014, and the use by date was in 2000

Please check dates on items, and do it yearly. great points..

I like your kit. I setup a similar one when we moved to the country since the nearest emergency room is an hour away. Saline solution is good for cleaning wounds and it does not sting like water does. Also, Ibuprofen is great but should be avoided if you or the injured person has kidney issues.

I must admit I never thought about it much but after watching this vid I’ll get a better kit thanx

Hi James. A very sobering video but full of very relevant information and advice. A friend of mine had an accident in his workshop while I was there. It did involve a trip to the ER and the doctor did say I had done everything I should have. He made a full recovery. Thanks for this video James as I am now going to get a First Aid Kit for my small workshop not just a pack of Band Aida which is all I have now. Take care. Cheers, Huw

When I was a kid I saw my dad cut the tip of his finger off with a saw. He grabbed some paper towels, squeezed his finger with them, picked up the tip of his finger, threw it in the garbage, and then went and finished cutting the boards. I had known he was tough but as a kid that put me in awe.

Really excellent. Many of the comments below are also really good - almost worth an updated video. Keep a list of expiration dates pinned to the door with an update schedule. Love the getting rid of excess packaging idea. Removing film from the jars! Noticed the band-aide box had not be opened. Do so! Impossible with one hand although a big knife works. The little wrappers are a pain but necessary. Thanks again

Excellent video. As a former paramedic and someone who had a fairly serious hand injury at the workbench, I can attest that having a kit and rehearsing in its use is incredibly important.

Just watched this video for workshop emergencies. But my doctor has told me not to take any ibuprofen since it could affect my liver or kidneys. Tylenol was indicated to me to use for any pain. Just food for thought. I really enjoy your videos-keep 'em coming!

I WAS AN EMT FOR 22 YEARS AND YOUR INFORMATION WAS SPOT ON EXCEPT BURN CREAMS WILL CAUSE MORE PAIN WHEN THE ER DECONTAMINATES THE BURN.

Having been a first aider for many years, I would recommend everyone to take a course. It does wonders for improving your self confidence in how to deal with injuries. You may feel you don't need it, but when you are faced with a major situation, you will be glad you did. I have never met anyone who regretted taking a course. Good video on an important subject. Thank you.

I've been watching you for a while and have learned so much! I have a first aid kit but this helped fill in gaps I didn't know I had. What I noticed about you from several videos is the fact that you learn from your mistakes and ensure you're prepared for the next time and that's awesome! Thanks for everything that you and the guys behind there scenes do.

Great video, even for non-woodworkers. I just looked as my emergency medical kit (which also was not in my shop) and it would be completely unsuitable for any significant shop injury. Will definitely being getting many things you recommended. Thanks for you work on this.

@Stumpy Nubs. Thanks James for making this video. Very educational and useful. Let's all be prepared. Hope you, your staff, and your families stay safe and well.

Excellent advice. I live 30 mins from the nearest hospital & ambulance so this sort of thing is a real issue. Luckily in our village we got together and purchased a defibrillator which is something a small shop or someone working at home could probably not afford and it's relevant as having a heart attack is probably almost as likely (for older woodworkers) as having a bad accident.

Gruesome but ABSOLUTELY necessary. Some of the best content I’ve seen.

My wife setup our in home first aid kit. She hates the preloaded kits because they’re usually “fluff-n-filler” (band aids) just to push the part count up. She set up a nice kit, but your right, I need one in the shop.

Yeah, I don't have a kit yet... And I definitely need it. Because even on my electronics shop I hurt myself at times. The other day was a quadcopter I was setting up and the stupid here didn't took the props off. 🙄 Luckily it was a tiny brushed quad with 65mm props. But I needed a bandaid! Anyway, thanks a lot for all the tips! 😊 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

It is surprising how hard it is to buy a quality first aid kit that is actually useful. Thank you for providing a list of the contents in your kit.

Wonderful video! Very practical with excellent explanations and examples. Seriously, I mean very common sense, simple, USEFUL explanations. This is to tell your viewers PAY Attention, watch it a second time, teach it to / with someone else (you always learn more when you have to teach it to someone else), and try not to buy cheap supplies. An aside - Every boiler room, power plant, I've ever worked (retired in '12) always had Aloe Vera plants somewhere nearby in a pot or by the entry or rear door. If you're in the trade, you will acquire small burns. Break off a leaf, rinse it (and the burn), and squeeze / smear the sticky sap on. It really does work if you move fast enough.

James this is one of your most important videos ever. So many crucial pieces of information and ideas, especially for an amateur like myself. Many of your strategies and plans I would have never thought of on my own, and I plan to implement a setup like yours for my own shop. THANK YOU for putting the intent and effort into this video, I consider this to be a must-watch for every woodworker out there, of every skill level.

Timely reminder. We're just building a new workshop and this is first on the list. Just ordered a couple of those compression bandages, many thanks. Hope the fingers/hand are improving as each day goes by. All the best.

Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. Just ordered a bunch of this stuff. Thanks for the reminder and the motivation we needed to get this done. It's something I've been putting off, knowing that I needed to organize it.

This makes me think that we should have a "PANIC BUTTON" installed in our workshops that alerts everyone in the house that we need help. That may be all we can comprehend to do. Is there such a thing? Great video, James!

I spent most of my adult live in all of the various emergency services. The only thing I would add to your video at the level you’ve presented, is to practice these things like the amputation kit, and tourniquet applications with your off hand. Can you open packages and apply things one handed with the weak had? The more muscle memory you can develop before the need the easier it will be to work through the emergency if and when that time comes..... thanks for the wisdom and content.

Thanks for including the recommendation of eye wash and eye cups. I can’t do eye drops either, and I’m very glad I had them when I got drywall mud in my eye just a little bit ago.

Disposable glove useful in finger injuries - put on and clip tip of glove off affected digit, roll the glove finger down to base of injured finger. Dirty hand is now out of field, clean finger and sort injury. If very severe bleeding, use snug fitting glove and this creates a tourniquet without crushing tissue. Used these echniques many times in surgical career. V g video with excellent advice. Brian

Thank you for this video. I spent a career in the Army, so nothing new to me, but it occurred to me while watching you put a lot of thought and effort into making this video. It is an excellent introduction to emergency response. I enjoy your videos and have learned a few things from them. Keep up the great work! Don

I can't recommend this video enough. I'm long past due to go through the tiny first aid kit I have and getting all of the things that I really need. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

Very useful info. This is not only valuable for any woodworking shop it shoul be the norm in any household.

Thanks for the video. I never put much thought into this until a friend had a planer accident. That's when I stocked up mostly the same things.

I keep a compress, bandaids, neosporin, gauze, and cold packs in the mini fridge downstairs in my shop. The main kit is in a central location in the shop so it's an even short walk anywhere in the shop because let's face it, most accidents are those we do with hand tools. In my case it's always the box cutters which I tend to use constantly even for removing glue in some cases after it dries.

Take a first aid course and keep it current! I lacerated the extensor tendon in my right hand last August and after several month of healing and therapy I am fully recovered. That said, all of the emergency first aid training I have had served me well. I have stayed current on it for thirty years and it has been worth it. BE SAFE!!!

I think another thing to be aware of is that people will have a reluctance to look at the injury. They don't want to know if there was an amputation (aka avulsion). I know that from personal experience 3-4 times; once with a chain saw just below my knee. It took me some time before I could look to see if the lower part of my leg was still attached. One thing I've found about injuries to my hands is how fast I clench my fist. If there's no blood showing or oozing out, then you can usually relax a little so that you can do what is necessary. I am going to be reworking my shop this summer. I will add an emergency kit. I'll also add at least a couple gallons of sterile water for cleansing.

Only video that comes up when Shop First Aid is typed (2024). Golly. Thank you.

Excellent. Including emergency contact information, allergies/alerts, use of contact lens (eye injuries), implants/pacemakers, etc. would help first responders in placard form would be a good addition. Since you have more than one person routinely in your shop, consider including placards that are "Sealed" and labeled by individual could help with privacy concerns. Include "as of" and renew at least annually, would be a bonus.

Very good video with plenty of useful information. However, you forgot two things: (1) Always, always, always have a phone (landline or mobile/cell phone) close by so that you can call the emergency services yourself. (2) If your workshop is not in your house, be it in your back garden/yard, or somewhere else, think about how the emergency services will find you. There is an app called "What3Words" which cuts the whole world into 10x10 meter squares, each one identified by three random words. Many emergency services use this system. Pull up the app on your phone and identify the 10x10 meter square you are in (it should find you automatically) and tell the emergency operator the three word combination and that will bring the emergency services directly to you without them having to waste time searching. Edited 'cos I made a sleepy-time mistake

I have a basic commercial first-aid kit and guide, next to the door. I like to think that I'm fairly competent, but then I remember that my only real first aid training was in the Marines, over 50 years ago. Never had to use the training, so maybe I need a refresher . ...

Training... Here in Germany almost all EMS services offer first aid courses. There are 2 main types of these courses (again, I'm writing about the situation in Germany) : there is the shorter "live saving immediate measures" (lebensrettende Sofortmaßnahmen) that takes about 8 hours and there is "first aid" (erste Hilfe) that takes about 16 hours. A refresher every 2 years is a good idea. Things change and it helps against shock induced forgetting how to do things. Money will spent!