BOP.BAS.330 First-aid kit

Regulation (EU) 2018/395

1. Balloons shall be equipped with a first-aid kit.
2. The first-aid kit shall be:
   1. readily accessible for use; and
   2. kept up-to-date.

ED Decision 2018/004/R

1. The first-aid kit should be equipped with appropriate and sufficient medications and instrumentation. However, the kit should be amended by the operator according to the characteristics of the operation (scope of operation, flight duration, number and demographics of passengers, etc.).
2. The following should be included in the first-aid kit:
   1. bandages (assorted sizes);
   2. burns dressings (large and small);
   3. wound dressings (large and small);
   4. adhesive dressings (assorted sizes);
   5. antiseptic wound cleaner;
   6. safety scissors; and
   7. disposable gloves.

ED Decision 2018/004/R

To be kept up to date, the first-aid kit should be:

1. inspected periodically to confirm, to the extent possible, that contents are maintained in the condition necessary for their intended use;
2. replenished at regular intervals, in accordance with the instructions contained on their labels, or as circumstances warrant; and
3. replenished after use in flight at the first opportunity where replacement items are available.

ED Decision 2018/004/R

An additional first-aid kit may be carried in the retrieve vehicle or trailer.

BOP.BAS.335 Hand fire extinguishers