Emergency Preparedness Supplies

An accident reporting kit is a comprehensive set of tools and forms designed to help drivers efficiently document and report accidents. They are crucial for ensuring that all necessary information is captured accurately at the scene, including details of the accident, witness statements, and information of any drivers involved. This ensures compliance with legal requirements and facilitates smoother claims processes with insurance.

An eye wash kit is designed to provide immediate care for eye injuries, especially those involving exposure to harmful substances like chemicals, dust, or debris. A portable station or squeeze bottle ejects a sterile solution directly into the eyes, with the goal of rinsing and flushing out any irritants. Some kits may include sterile pads or bandages for protecting the eyes after washing until professional medical care can be administered.

These critical safety devices are designed to combat and control fires that occur within the vehicle or nearby involving ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical components. Typically, the fire extinguishers are multi-purpose, securely mounted, yet easily accessible for prompt response and to prevent further escalation. Usage instructions will be displayed on the equipment, with regular maintenance and inspection recommended to ensure readiness.

A first aid kit is a collection of medical supplies that allows the vehicle user to provide immediate care to themselves or bystanders in the event of an injury. This may be especially important if your work takes you to remote or isolated locations where professional medical treatment isn’t readily available. The kits vary in their contents, but most are typically stocked with bandages, antiseptics, gauze pads, adhesive tape, scissors, gloves, and common medications.

Hazmat placards are standardized signs mandated by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations for vehicles transporting hazardous materials, including flammables, reactive substances, gases, and explosives. These placards convey critical information through color coding, symbols, and identification numbers, specifying the exact hazardous material on board. This signage alerts the public to the presence of hazardous materials, informs emergency responders on how to safely contain, evacuate, or administer medical treatment during incidents, and serves as cautionary notices for material handlers.

Manufacturers of add-on equipment for commercial vehicles typically provide the necessary operational and warning labels as mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and other U.S. regulatory bodies. These labels include essential information such as usage instructions, capacity limits, hazard warnings, maintenance and inspection guidelines, and emergency procedures. Upon installation, an upfitter should apply these labels on or near the equipment on the vehicle where placement is recommended. It is also advisable to consult with relevant government agencies to ensure compliance with all vehicle safety signage requirements.

Road flares are emergency signaling devices used to indicate the presence of a stationary vehicle due to a breakdown, accident, or other critical situations. Essential in low-visibility conditions such as nighttime, fog, or heavy rain, they provide bright illumination through typically modern battery-powered LEDs but sometimes traditional pyrotechnics. Safety flares alert oncoming traffic to proceed with caution and offer critical visibility for emergency responders when locating the scene.

Road safety triangle signs provide a visual warning to alert and direct traffic around a disabled or stopped vehicle on the road. They typically include three triangles with bright, reflective surfaces that are highly visible in various conditions, helping to prevent accidents and create a safer environment for drivers and passengers while awaiting assistance or making repairs. The triangles are usually foldable or collapsible for easy storage and deployment, and include instructions for proper setup to ensure maximum visibility and effectiveness.

Spill kits are a portable solution for managing and cleaning up fuel, oil, chemicals, or other potentially dangerous fluids that have spilled on the jobsite. They typically contain absorbents that soak up the liquids such as pads, pillows, socks or loose materials, personal protective equipment such as gloves, goggles or masks, disposal bags or containers, guidelines for using the kit and documentation for reporting the incident.