Tapes, Wraps & Gauze

It is a requirement by OSHA that every first aid cabinet in your facility has tapes, wraps and gauze. Making these products readily available will help you better respond to a workplace injuries.

Types of Tape

• Waterproof: used in damp or hot work environments, like kitchens and job sites, and is well suited to deflect sweat and other liquids.
• First Aid:used to hold gauze or other bandage types, the easy to tear sub-straight makes it ideal for application during an injury.
• Medical Tape: used in medical emergencies this tape is extremely durable and is ideal when an open wound is present.
• Industrial: these types of tape are for generic use and come in a variety of colors and types.

Types of Wrap

• Self-Adherent: generally, a compression type that sticks to itself and is good for minimizing adhesion to hair or skin.
• Compression: often made with elastic properties these can be wrapped around gauze or joints to provide support.
• Elastic: these are held in place with metal clips and have highly elastic/durable properties great for compressing joints.
• Athletic: highly adhesive and will stick to skin and hair for comfort and support.
• Pre-tape: this non-stick type is used often before athletic or other adhesive tape for sensitive applications.

Types of Gauze

• Stretch: stretching properties make this gauze easy to wrap and apply to varying size injuries.
• Sterile: contained in a tamper-evident package, these are ideal when applying to an open wound.
• Non-sterile: this generic type is used for general purposes and not on open wounds.
• Pads: come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit varying contours of the body.
• Self-Adherent: generally made with an adhesive material with an island pad, built to keep dirt and debris out.
• Non-Stick: often used for minor burns these have non-stick properties to minimize pain when removing or replacing.