Ranch First Aid Kit Checklist

Comprehensive Supply List for Texas Ranch Operations

Use this checklist to build, stock, and maintain first aid kits appropriate for ranch work environments. Check off items as you inventory, and note expiration dates for items that expire.

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Personal Carry Kit (Belt/Pocket)

Minimum essentials for individual field workers:

Item	Qty	Check	Expires
Adhesive bandages, assorted	6	[ ]	_____
Gauze pads 4x4	2	[ ]	_____
Alcohol wipes	4	[ ]	_____
Nitrile gloves (pair)	1	[ ]	_____
Mini roll of medical tape	1	[ ]	_____
Antibiotic ointment packets	2	[ ]	_____
Pain reliever (ibuprofen)	4 tablets	[ ]	_____
Emergency whistle	1	[ ]	N/A
Emergency contact card	1	[ ]	N/A

|------|-----|-------|---------| | EpiPen (if allergic) | 1 | [ ] | _____ | | Inhaler (if asthmatic) | 1 | [ ] | _____ | | Other: _____________ | _ | [ ] | _____ |

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Vehicle/Equipment Kit

Standard kit for all ranch vehicles, tractors, and ATVs:

Wound Care

Item	Qty	Check	Expires
Adhesive bandages, assorted sizes	25	[ ]	_____
Butterfly closures	10	[ ]	_____
Gauze pads 2x2	10	[ ]	_____
Gauze pads 4x4	10	[ ]	_____
Gauze rolls 2"	2	[ ]	_____
Gauze rolls 4"	2	[ ]	_____
Non-stick pads (Telfa)	6	[ ]	_____
ABD/combine pads 5x9	4	[ ]	_____
Medical tape 1"	2 rolls	[ ]	_____
Elastic bandage 3" (ACE)	2	[ ]	_____
Elastic bandage 4" (ACE)	2	[ ]	_____
Triangular bandage	2	[ ]	_____

Trauma Supplies

Item	Qty	Check	Expires
Tourniquet (CAT or similar)	1	[ ]	_____
Israeli/emergency bandage 4"	1	[ ]	_____
Hemostatic gauze (QuikClot)	1	[ ]	_____
Chest seal (vented)	1	[ ]	_____
SAM splint	1	[ ]	N/A
Emergency blanket (mylar)	2	[ ]	N/A

Infection Prevention

Item	Qty	Check	Expires
Nitrile gloves (pairs)	6	[ ]	_____
Alcohol prep pads	20	[ ]	_____
Antiseptic wipes	10	[ ]	_____
Antibiotic ointment	1 tube	[ ]	_____
Hand sanitizer	1 bottle	[ ]	_____
CPR face shield	1	[ ]	_____

Burns and Eyes

Item	Qty	Check	Expires
Burn gel packets	4	[ ]	_____
Burn dressings 4x4	2	[ ]	_____
Eye wash solution 4oz	1	[ ]	_____
Eye pads	4	[ ]	_____
Eye cup	1	[ ]	N/A

Medications (OTC)

Item	Qty	Check	Expires
Aspirin 325mg	10 tablets	[ ]	_____
Ibuprofen 200mg	20 tablets	[ ]	_____
Acetaminophen 500mg	20 tablets	[ ]	_____
Diphenhydramine 25mg (Benadryl)	10 tablets	[ ]	_____
Antacid tablets	10	[ ]	_____
Glucose tablets	6	[ ]	_____
Electrolyte packets	4	[ ]	_____

Tools and Miscellaneous

Item	Qty	Check	Expires
Trauma shears	1	[ ]	N/A
Tweezers (fine point)	1	[ ]	N/A
Instant cold packs	2	[ ]	_____
Safety pins	6	[ ]	N/A
First aid manual	1	[ ]	N/A
Flashlight (with batteries)	1	[ ]	_____
Permanent marker	1	[ ]	N/A
Emergency numbers card	1	[ ]	N/A

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Base Station Kit (Barn/Shop/Office)

Complete supplies for main ranch locations:

All Items from Vehicle Kit PLUS:

Additional Wound Care

Item	Qty	Check	Expires
Adhesive bandages bulk box	100	[ ]	_____
Gauze pads 4x4 (bulk)	50	[ ]	_____
Gauze rolls (bulk)	12	[ ]	_____
Medical tape (bulk)	6 rolls	[ ]	_____
Steri-strips (wound closure)	10 packs	[ ]	_____
Moleskin for blisters	2 sheets	[ ]	_____

Additional Trauma

Item	Qty	Check	Expires
Tourniquets (CAT)	4	[ ]	_____
Israeli bandages 6"	2	[ ]	_____
Hemostatic gauze (extra)	3	[ ]	_____
Chest seals (extra pairs)	2	[ ]	_____
Cervical collar (adjustable)	1	[ ]	N/A
SAM splints (assorted)	3	[ ]	N/A
Rigid splints (assorted)	1 set	[ ]	N/A
Traction splint	1	[ ]	N/A
Backboard with straps	1	[ ]	N/A

Burns (Expanded)

Item	Qty	Check	Expires
Burn gel bottles 4oz	2	[ ]	_____
Burn sheets	2	[ ]	_____
Water-Jel burn dressings	6	[ ]	_____
Plastic wrap (for burns)	1 roll	[ ]	N/A

Eye Care Station

Item	Qty	Check	Expires
Eye wash station (wall mount)	1	[ ]	_____
Eye wash refill bottles	2	[ ]	_____
Eye patches	12	[ ]	_____
Eye shield (rigid)	2	[ ]	N/A
Morgan lens (irrigation)	2	[ ]	_____

Additional Medications

Item	Qty	Check	Expires
Aspirin (bulk bottle)	1	[ ]	_____
Ibuprofen (bulk bottle)	1	[ ]	_____
Acetaminophen (bulk bottle)	1	[ ]	_____
Diphenhydramine (bulk)	1 bottle	[ ]	_____
Hydrocortisone cream 1%	2 tubes	[ ]	_____
Calamine lotion	1 bottle	[ ]	_____
Sunburn gel (aloe)	1 bottle	[ ]	_____
Oral rehydration solution	6 packets	[ ]	_____
Epinephrine auto-injectors*	2	[ ]	_____

*Requires prescription - essential if any allergic workers

Respiratory/CPR

Item	Qty	Check	Expires
Bag valve mask (BVM)	1	[ ]	_____
Oral airways (assorted)	1 set	[ ]	N/A
Nasal airways (assorted)	1 set	[ ]	N/A
Oxygen tank with regulator*	1	[ ]	_____
Oxygen masks (non-rebreather)	2	[ ]	_____
Nasal cannulas	4	[ ]	_____
Suction device (manual)	1	[ ]	_____

*If trained personnel available

AED Station

Item	Qty	Check	Expires
AED unit	1	[ ]	_____
Extra electrode pads (adult)	1 set	[ ]	_____
Pediatric electrode pads	1 set	[ ]	_____
Razor (for chest hair)	2	[ ]	N/A
Towel (for moisture)	2	[ ]	N/A

Tools and Equipment

Item	Qty	Check	Expires
Trauma shears (extra)	2	[ ]	N/A
Hemostats	2	[ ]	N/A
Ring cutter	1	[ ]	N/A
Magnifying glass	1	[ ]	N/A
Penlight	2	[ ]	_____
Blood pressure cuff	1	[ ]	N/A
Stethoscope	1	[ ]	N/A
Thermometer	1	[ ]	_____
Pulse oximeter	1	[ ]	_____
Glucose meter	1	[ ]	_____
Sharps container	1	[ ]	N/A

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Specialty Kits

Snakebite Kit

Item	Qty	Check	Expires
Elastic bandage 4"	2	[ ]	_____
Marker (to track swelling)	1	[ ]	N/A
Splinting material	1	[ ]	N/A
Emergency blanket	1	[ ]	N/A
Poison Control number card	1	[ ]	N/A
Snake identification guide	1	[ ]	N/A

Note: Do NOT include: suction devices, ice, or cutting instruments

Heat Emergency Kit

Item	Qty	Check	Expires
Ice packs (instant)	6	[ ]	_____
Spray bottle	1	[ ]	N/A
Cooling towels	4	[ ]	N/A
Electrolyte packets	12	[ ]	_____
Fan (battery operated)	1	[ ]	_____
Thermometer	1	[ ]	_____

Cold Emergency Kit

Item	Qty	Check	Expires
Emergency blankets (mylar)	4	[ ]	N/A
Wool blankets	2	[ ]	N/A
Hand warmers	12	[ ]	_____
Body warmers	4	[ ]	_____
Hot packs (instant)	4	[ ]	_____
Dry clothing bag	1 set	[ ]	N/A

Allergy Emergency Kit

Item	Qty	Check	Expires
Epinephrine auto-injectors	2	[ ]	_____
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)	20	[ ]	_____
Medical alert cards	5	[ ]	N/A
Emergency action plan	1	[ ]	N/A

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Inspection and Maintenance Schedule

Monthly Inspection

Task	Date Completed	Initials
Check all expiration dates	_________	_____
Replace used items	_________	_____
Test flashlight batteries	_________	_____
Verify AED status light	_________	_____
Check medication seals	_________	_____
Verify eye wash expiration	_________	_____
Update emergency contacts	_________	_____

Quarterly Tasks

Task	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
Complete inventory	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]
Replace expiring items	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]
Restock all kits	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]
Check vehicle kit locations	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]
Test communication equipment	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]

Annual Tasks

Task	Date	Completed
Full kit replacement/refresh	_______	[ ]
AED service/inspection	_______	[ ]
Training record review	_______	[ ]
Protocol update review	_______	[ ]
Supplier review/reorder	_______	[ ]

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Approved Suppliers

Recommended Sources

Supplier	Products	Notes
North American Rescue	Trauma supplies	Professional grade
Bound Tree Medical	Complete kits	Bulk options
Henry Schein	Medical supplies	Account required
Amazon (various)	General supplies	Check reviews
Local pharmacy	OTC medications	Quick restock
Tractor Supply	Basic kits	Convenient

Bulk Order Contacts

Restock reminder set for: _____________
Account number: _____________
Contact person: _____________
Usual order date: _____________

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Documentation

Kit Location Record

Kit ID	Location	Type	Last Inspected	Inspector
______	________	____	______________	_________
______	________	____	______________	_________
______	________	____	______________	_________
______	________	____	______________	_________
______	________	____	______________	_________

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Tool ID: 7.5.1 Category: Health & First Aid Tools Last Updated: January 2026 Part of the Texas Ranch Safety Tool Series