The EMERGENCY first aid kit for woodworkers need!

If an unthinkable woodworking injury happens, will you have a plan and the supplies you need? This video has you covered.
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[rokipynes]

Good video. I have almost 40 years in EMS and EMD. When I suffered a severe band saw cut to my little finger in May I was lucky to have my training and experience. I would recommend contacting your local fire department or EMS service to see if will put on first aid classes for wood workers. We can suffer different types of injuries from the average public.

[SgtBooker]

Tape; Peel off an inch or so and fold it back onto itself to make a tab. It will make it easier to grab the tape if your hands are bloody and slippery. Been there, done that.

[johnroot]

My wife’s a nurse and said you did an excellent job on this!

[TomBuskey]

Like most channels you put out content we might be interested in. Some put out content we should know. You also put stuff out we need to know. Sometimes stuff we don't want to think about. Thank you for all of it!

[rogerj.fugere]

As a former EMT of decades ago, I say: Excellent job on the trauma box! Yearly review is a great idea

[criswilson]

Thank you for another important safety video. It's better to have the emergency kit on hand and never need it, than to need it and not have it.

[maniyan_wanagi]

Thank you for addressing this. I can attest that most folks lose their cool in emergencies - among other emergencies, I once had to disassemble a grain combine to pull (most of) a man out of it - of the dozen people there, only I, an assistant mechanic, and, oddly enough, the victim, kept our wits about us. Nobody DID think of sending the pieces along in the helicopter - it completely slipped all of those minds, including the emergency people's.
BTW, folks, he truly DOES read the comments - even mine.
Stay safe out there is great advice, but the best advice is above - know how to deal with the unexpected.
Again, Thanks.

[clitoriadiseases]

Husband ran a chainsaw for forest service, often in backcountry. Always a danger of gaping, heavily bleeding wound, from saws or bears. They carried super kotex pads in their kit to pack the wound. They really absorb and are sterile. Life savers.

[CitizenAyellowblue]

I suggest that everyone do a first aid course. I found this very useful.

[billmankin]

Best part about a prominently displayed first aid kit - it should remind you every day you don't want to ever have to use it! Always be aware and safety first. Great video and great advice - thanks!

[davidpalmer]

A lot of people discount the effects on shock. When I exploded my left ring finger with a dodo blade I couldn't think of or comprehend anything. I actually argued with the guys that were working on my house about whether or not I needed to go to the hospital. I've worked in the ER as a Respiratory Therapist for over 40 years and I was less than useless. The finger didn't make it. Do ya remember the exploding cigars from the old cartoons. At least I can laugh about it now. Thanks for the ideas of improving my first aid kit.

[michaelgartner]

As a 30 year safety professional, I applaud your videos focusing on safety. No one has ever told me they were sorry for working safely. I can't count how many times people have told me they wish they had.

[Yawles]

Jonathan Katz-Moses recently trimmed a finger nail with his jointer. Jay Bates has dedicated a video on shop safety. You have the crown on shop safety. Keep us reminded and aware. Well done!

[davidkay]

I would add a bottle of saline to the kit. It makes cleaning wounds easier.

[Nurse_Lucy]

Thank you so much for mentioning the "wash it well”!! As an ER and certified trauma nurse, that is truly the most important thing for smaller, non arterial cuts

[davidstivelman]

My nine fingers and I appreciate this video. Had a major table saw accident this summer and was absolutely not prepared. I count myself extremely lucky that I work out of a basement shop and my wife was home and upstairs. I cut completely through the bones and ligaments of three fingers and my brain just stopped working when I saw them just connected by a flap of skin and hanging down. I was so singularly focused on getting to the hospital, it didn't even cross my mind to turn off the saw, grab my wallet, grab my phone, grab my mask, or anything like that.
So much advice is focused on preventing injury and not enough people talk about what to do in the worst case scenario. Accidents happen.

[carbonfe]

Been waiting for this video. You're injury with the power carver set something off in my head about my safety. It really is critical to have a plan.

I'm sorry that you suffered your accident. Thank you for what you have done and continue to do for this community.

[terristroh]

THIS is why I watch every video even if not interested in subject. And I wasn’t gonna watch this one but the voice in the back of my head said I always learn some little things. The kit is excellent but the amputation bags are freaking brilliant. I never would have thought about prepping a bag, especially writing instructions on it. THANK YOU, JAMES!

[dougptankerengr]

I had a serious laceration requiring a bunch of stitches, and fortunately I was able to get myself to the ER safely. I went into shock at the hospital, and my young daughter had to finish filling out the forms because my handwriting was becoming unreadable. I got in big trouble by the ER nurses for driving myself instead of calling for assistance, but options were limited at the time.

I had the main first aid kit in the shop, but quickly realized I needed more dressings to keep the bleeding in check. I also realized a wall mounted dial phone is a lot easier to manage than a cell phone.

I also stress that everyone needs at least 2 different fire extinguishers, one at each side of the shop, preferably at the exits to the shop.