Section R13-13-110. First-aid Equipment

No later than 180 days after the effective date of these rules, a school bus in Arizona shall meet the requirements of this Section.

1.        First-aid and body-fluid cleanup kits shall be mounted in a school bus in accordance with R13-13-107(11)(a).

2.        First-aid kit: A school bus shall be equipped with a removable first-aid kit that has a weatherproofing seal around the lid to prevent moisture or dust from entering the first-aid kit, is clearly labeled as a first-aid kit, and contains the following:

a.         Two - 1 inch x 2 1/2 inch yards adhesive tape rolls,

b.        24 - Sterile gauze pads 3 inches x 3 inches,

c.         Eight - 2 inch adhesive bandages,

d.        10 - 3 inch adhesive bandages,

e.         Two - 2 inch x 6 inch sterile gauze roller bandages,

f.         Four - Triangular bandages approximately 40 inches x 36 inches x 54 inches with two safety pins,

g.        Three - Sterile gauze pads at least 24 inches x 24 inches,

h.        Three - Sterile eye pads,

i.         One - Rounded-end scissors,

j.         One - Pair of non-latex gloves, and

k.        One - Mouth-to-mouth airway.

3.        Body fluid or bloodborne-pathogen cleanup kit: A school bus shall be equipped with a removable body-fluid or bloodborne-pathogen cleanup kit that is sealed, clearly labeled as a body-fluid or bloodborne-pathogen cleanup kit, and contains the following:

a.         One - Pouch of solidifier with chlorine,

b.        One - Pick-up scoop with scraper,

c.         One - Pair of non-latex gloves,

d.        Two - Disinfectant hand wipes (antimicrobial),

e.         Two - Plastic disposal bags with ties (biohazard),

f.         Two   -   Germicidal   towelettes   effective    against human immunodeficiency virus and tuberculosis,

g.        Two - Paper crepe towels, and

h.        One - Easy to follow instructions.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 2906, effective June 13, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Amended by final

rulemaking at 14 A.A.R. 2110, effective May 8, 2008 (Supp. 08-2). New Section R13-13-110 recodified from R17-9-110 with Section cross-references revised, at 20

A.A.R. 2083, effective July 25, 2014 (Supp. 14-3).