46 C.F.R. Subpart 160.054—Kits, First-Aid, for Inflatable Liferafts
Title 46 - Shipping
Source: CGFR 60–36, 25 FR 10637, Nov. 5, 1960, unless otherwise noted.
(a) Specification. The following specification of the issue in effect on the date first aid kits are manufactured forms a part of this subpart: (1) Coast Guard specification 160.041—Kits, First-Aid. (2) [Reserved] (b) Copies on file. Copies of the specification regulations referred to in this section shall be kept on file by the manufacturer, together with the approved plans and certificate of approval. They shall be kept for a period consisting of the duration of approval and 6 months after termination of approval. The Coast Guard specification may be obtained from the Commandant (G-MSE), U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, DC 20593–0001. [CGFR 60–36, 25 FR 10637, Nov. 5, 1960, as amended by CGFR 65–16, 30 FR 10899, Aug. 21, 1965; CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34536, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50467, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50733, Sept. 27, 1996] (a) Type. First-aid kits covered by this specification shall be of the water-tight type. Alternate arrangements of materials meeting the performance requirements of this specification will be given special consideration. (b) Size. First-aid kits shall be of a size adequate for packing 12 standard single cartons of the kind indicated in specification subpart 160.041. (a) Construction. The container shall be constructed of tough transparent material, not less than .008 inch nominal thickness, properly sealed around three edges, and having the fourth edge closed in such manner that it is capable of being opened and reclosed watertight. The re-openable closure may be a plastic zip seal closure without slider, or other means which meet the test requirements of §160.054–5. (b) [Reserved] (a) Individual cartons. Cartons and their contents shall be the type indicated in Specification subpart 160.041. (b) Items. The items contained in first-aid kit shall be as listed in Table 160.054–4(b). (c) Instructions. Instructions for the use of the contents of the first-aid kit shall be printed in legible type and either shall be placed inside the container or printed on the container in waterproof ink. The instructions for the use of the contents are as indicated in Specification subpart 160.041, except that the triangular bandage is omitted. (a) Salt spray. The container shall be exposed to a spray of 20 percent by weight of reagent grade sodium chloride at about 95 °F. for 100 hours. There shall be no disintegration of the material as a result of this test. (b) Container Watertightness. With the required number of items inside, the closed container, with reclosable edge uppermost, shall be submerged under a head of one foot of water for a period of two hours. At the end of this period, the container shall be removed, surface dried, opened, and examined for the presence of moisture. No seepage shall be allowed. [CGFR 60–36, 25 FR 10637, Nov. 5, 1960, as amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51215, Sept. 30, 1997] (a) Each approved first-aid kit shall be plainly and permanently marked with the following information: Name and address of the manufacturer, model number or other manufacturer's identification of the kit, the Coast Guard approval number, and the words “First-Aid Kit—For Inflatable Life Rafts”. If the means for opening and re-closing are not self-evident, suitable directions shall be marked along the closure; such as, for the zip seal closure, an arrow, with the words “To Open, Lift by Thumb Nail”, and “To Close, Press Together Full Length”. The marking may be applied to the container by the silk screen process, using a suitable ink or paint, or may be applied by other means shown to be acceptable. (b) [Reserved] (a) Manufacturer's plans. In order to obtain approval, submit detailed plans showing fully the construction, material specification, arrangement, and list of contents to the Commander of the Coast Guard District in which the factory is located. Each drawing shall have an identifying number, and date, and shall indicate the manufacturer's symbol, trade name, or other identification for the first-aid kit. At the time of selection of the pre-approval sample, the manufacturer shall furnish the inspector four copies of all plans and specifications, corrected as may be required, for forwarding to the Commandant. (b) Pre-approval sample. After the first drawings have been examined and found to appear satisfactory, a marine inspector will be detailed to the factory to observe the manufacturing facilities and methods and to obtain two samples, complete with contents which will be forwarded, prepaid by the manufacturer, to the Commandant for the necessary conditioning and tests in accordance with §160.054–5 to determine the suitability of the first-aid kit for use in conjunction with lifesaving equipment on board merchant vessels. The cost of the tests shall be borne by the manufacturer. [CGFR 60–36, 25 FR 10637, Nov. 5, 1960, as amended by CGFR 65–16, 30 FR 10899, Aug. 21, 1965; CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34536, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51215, Sept. 30, 1997]
Title 46: Shipping
PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT
Subpart 160.054—Kits, First-Aid, for Inflatable Liferafts
§ 160.054-1 Applicable specification.
§ 160.054-2 Type and size.
§ 160.054-3 Construction.
§ 160.054-4 Contents.
Table 160.054-4(b)_Items for First-Aid Kit---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No. of Item No. per pkg. Size of pkg. pkgs.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bandage compress_4 inches................... 1........................... Single.................... 1Bandage compress_2 inches................... 4........................... Single.................... 1Waterproof adhesive compress_1 inch......... 16.......................... Single.................... 1Eye dressing packet, \1/8\ oz. Ophthalmic 3........................... Single.................... 1 ointment, adhesive strips, cotton pads..Bandage, gauze, compressed, 2 inches x 6 2........................... Single.................... 1 yards.Tourniquet, forceps, scissors, 12 safety 1, 1, 1, and 12, Double.................... 1 pins. respectively.Wire splint................................. 1........................... Single.................... 1Ammonia inhalants........................... 10.......................... Single.................... 1Iodine applicators, (\1/2\ ml swab type).... 10.......................... Single.................... 1Aspirin, phenacetin and caffeine compound, 2........................... Single.................... 1 6\1/2\ Gr. tablets, vials of 20.Sterile petrolatum gauze, 3 inches by 18 4........................... Single.................... 1 inches.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
§ 160.054-5 Inspections and tests.
§ 160.054-6 Marking.
§ 160.054-7 Procedure for approval.
