{"id":59036,"date":"2026-10-01T08:32:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T12:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aerohealthcare.com\/us\/?p=59036"},"modified":"2026-10-01T09:14:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T13:14:18","slug":"ansi-isea-z308-1-2026-is-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aerohealthcare.com\/us\/ansi-isea-z308-1-2026-is-here\/","title":{"rendered":"ANSI\/ISEA Z308.1-2026 Is Here"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"59036\" class=\"elementor elementor-59036\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-11af64e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"11af64e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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Suggested post title: ANSI\/ISEA Z308.1-2026 Is Here: What Employers Need to Know Paste everything below this comment into an Elementor HTML widget (or the Text Editor widget's \"Code\"\/\"Text\" tab). --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> ANSI\/ISEA Z308.1-2026 is the updated national standard for workplace first aid kits. It was approved on September 15, 2026, and takes effect in March 2027. It requires bilingual English and Spanish first aid guides and stricter tourniquet performance, and adds new guidance on naloxone, bleeding control, mobile workers and trained responders.<\/p>\n<p>The national standard for workplace first aid kits has been updated. The revision changes what goes in a compliant kit and adds new expectations for how employers prepare for emergencies. The time to review your first aid program is now, not after an incident exposes the gaps.<\/p>\n<p>Want the full picture? <a href=\"https:\/\/aerohealthcare.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Aero_Healthcare_ANSI_Z308_Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Download our free ANSI\/ISEA Z308.1-2026 Customer Guide<\/strong><\/a> for a side-by-side comparison with the 2021 edition, a facility readiness checklist and answers to common questions.<\/p>\n<h4>Why Does the Standard Matter?<\/h4>\n<p>OSHA requires employers to keep adequate first aid supplies readily available (29 CFR 1910.151) and points to ANSI\/ISEA Z308.1 as the benchmark for what an adequate kit contains. When the standard changes, the benchmark changes with it.<\/p>\n<h4>What Changed?<\/h4>\n<p><strong>First aid guides must be bilingual.<\/strong> Every compliant kit now needs a first aid guide printed in both English and Spanish, written clearly enough that anyone can follow it in an emergency. Most kits in service today don\u2019t meet this requirement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tourniquet requirements are stricter.<\/strong> Tourniquets must now stop severe bleeding within 90 seconds and hold for at least 15 minutes. The standard also warns about counterfeit tourniquets on the market. A tourniquet that fails when it\u2019s needed can cost a life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some supply specifications have been revised.<\/strong> Requirements for items such as hand sanitizer and scissors have been updated, so it\u2019s worth confirming your supplies match the current edition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hazard assessment carries more weight.<\/strong> Kit selection, quantities and placement should be based on your workplace\u2019s actual risks. Choosing a kit by headcount alone, such as a \u201c25-person kit,\u201d is no longer considered adequate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Emergency preparedness goes beyond the kit.<\/strong> The standard now includes guidance on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Naloxone<\/strong> for opioid overdoses<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anti-choking devices<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dedicated bleeding control kits<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>First aid access<\/strong> for mobile and field workers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trained first aid and CPR responders<\/strong> available on every shift<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What Should Employers Do Now?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reassess your workplace hazards<\/strong> and confirm your kits match your level of risk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Audit every kit<\/strong> against the 2026 requirements, starting with first aid guides and tourniquets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buy products labeled to ANSI\/ISEA Z308.1-2026<\/strong> for new kits and refills.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review where your kits are located,<\/strong> including kits for crews working off-site or from vehicles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evaluate the newly recommended additions,<\/strong> such as naloxone, anti-choking devices and bleeding control kits, and check whether your state requires naloxone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confirm training coverage<\/strong> so someone qualified to respond is on every shift.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><br>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/aerohealthcare.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Aero_Healthcare_ANSI_Z308_Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Customer Guide<\/a> includes a full compliance readiness checklist you can use at each facility.<\/p>\n<h4>Where Can I Get the Official Standard?<\/h4>\n<p>This post is a summary. To see the full requirements, purchase ANSI\/ISEA Z308.1-2026 directly from the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) at <a href=\"https:\/\/safetyequipment.org\/first-aid-standard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">safetyequipment.org\/first-aid-standard<\/a>. The standard is a copyrighted document, so it isn\u2019t something we\u2019re able to share.<\/p>\n<h4>The Bottom Line<\/h4>\n<p>When someone at work is hurt, the right supplies and a trained responder can decide the outcome. The updated standard reflects today\u2019s real workplace risks, from opioid emergencies to severe bleeding. Employers who act now will be compliant on time and, more importantly, ready when it counts.<\/p>\n<p>As a member of the ISEA task group that developed the 2026 standard, Aero Healthcare can help you audit your kits and update them with products labeled to ANSI\/ISEA Z308.1-2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready to get compliant?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/aerohealthcare.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Aero_Healthcare_ANSI_Z308_Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the Customer Guide<\/a>, explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/aerohealthcare.com\/us\/wholesale-kit\/\">first aid kits<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/aerohealthcare.com\/us\/product-category\/rapidstop-products\/bleed-kits\/\">bleed control kits<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/aerohealthcare.com\/us\/contact\/\">contact our team<\/a> to review your facilities before March 2027.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick answer: ANSI\/ISEA Z308.1-2026 is the updated national standard for workplace first aid kits. 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