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    Medical Equipment for Mining Environments

    Mining environments present a unique combination of heavy machinery, remote locations, and high-risk work activities. When injuries occur, immediate access to appropriate medical equipment is critical — particularly where emergency response times may be extended.

    This collection includes first aid, trauma, and bleeding control equipment suited to mining and resource operations across Australia. The focus is on practical, durable gear that supports early injury management and casualty stabilisation in challenging and often isolated conditions.

    Top-down view of SOF Tactical Tourniquet Wide in red. High-visibility option for rapid access in civilian and EMS scenarios. TacMed Australia – trusted bleeding control for first responders.
    SOF® Tourniquet
    $66.95
    Emergency Bandage (Israeli Bandage) unrolled in olive drab with pressure clip visible. Designed for rapid hemorrhage control in field conditions. TacMed Australia – trusted trauma dressing for military and emergency use.
    Emergency Bandage (Israeli Bandage)
    from $21.95
    AeroForm Snake Bite Bandage partially unrolled showing printed tension indicators. Designed for correct pressure application during envenomation first aid. TacMed Australia – essential gear for snakebite emergencies in Australia.
    Premium Snake Bite Bandage with Indicator
    $9.96
    CAT Tourniquets in blue, black, and orange variants shown side by side with windlasses visible. Designed for rapid arterial bleeding control in combat and emergency care. TacMed Australia – field-tested tourniquets trusted by tactical medics.
    Black CAT Tourniquet angled to show reinforced windlass, securing clip, and strap. Engineered for one-handed application. TacMed Australia – essential gear for trauma kits and IFAKs.
    C.A.T Tourniquet Gen7
    $66.95
    SAM Splint Original folded in orange and blue with printed instructions and QR code. Designed for immobilising fractures and soft tissue injuries. TacMed Australia – lightweight, moldable splints trusted in emergency care.
    SAM Splint XL folded and labeled in high-visibility orange. Ideal for stabilising larger limb injuries. TacMed Australia – essential trauma tool for paramedics and rescue teams.
    SAM® Splint
    from $4.85
    NAR Trauma Shears 7.25 inch in black with angled blade and safety tip. Designed for cutting clothing, bandages, and gear in emergency response. TacMed Australia – field-ready trauma scissors trusted by medics and paramedics.
    NAR Trauma Shears being held by gloved hand, demonstrating ergonomic grip and cutting position. Built for durability and safe patient care. TacMed Australia – essential trauma tool for first responders and tactical kits.
    NAR Trauma Shears
    $23.95
    Cyalume ChemLight Lightstick in green shown with original sealed wrapper. Designed for tactical illumination and emergency signaling. TacMed Australia – military-grade chem lights for low-light operations.
    Green ChemLight Lightstick activated and glowing in dark environment. Used for marking, signaling, or area lighting. TacMed Australia – dependable light source for tactical and field use.
    ChemLight Tactical Lights
    from $9.94
    TacMed Immediate Trauma Kit in vacuum-sealed packaging containing Olaes dressing, HyFin Vent, gloves, shears, casualty card, and emergency medical supplies. Designed for critical bleeding and airway management. TacMed Australia – compact trauma kit for first responders and tactical use.
    Tacmed Immediate Trauma Kit
    $129.95
    AeroBan Cohesive Bandage in blue, partially unrolled with product label visible. Self-adhering wrap designed for secure compression without clips. TacMed Australia – ideal for first aid, sprains, and wound dressing.
    AeroBan Cohesive Bandage shown at angle with visible texture and extended roll. Designed to conform to limbs and joints easily. TacMed Australia – versatile bandage for field care and medical kits.
    Aeroban Cohesive Bandages
    from $6.63
    BurnTec hydrogel burn dressing in sealed olive pouch, with dressing partially visible. Designed to cool and protect burns immediately. TacMed Australia – sterile, ready-to-use dressing for thermal injuries.
    BurnTec dressing removed from olive pack and displayed flat. Hydrogel matrix designed for non-stick cooling treatment. TacMed Australia – advanced burn care for trauma kits.
    BurnTec Hydrogel Dressings for Burns
    from $14.95
    TacMed Bleeding Control Kit in vacuum-sealed bag with red label detailing included trauma supplies. Designed for immediate treatment of life-threatening hemorrhage. TacMed Australia – essential emergency bleeding control pack.
    Contents of TacMed Bleeding Control Kit including SOF-T tourniquet, trauma shears, Olaes dressing, emergency blanket, and nitrile gloves. Built for critical interventions in the field. TacMed Australia – complete kit for rapid bleeding control.
    Tacmed Bleeding Control Kit
    $99.95
    AeroForm Conforming Bandage roll in tan, partially unrolled with label facing forward. Designed for light compression and wound dressing. TacMed Australia – soft stretch bandage ideal for securing dressings in place.
    AeroForm tan conforming bandage shown from side view with extended length. Non-sterile and latex-free. TacMed Australia – flexible support bandage for clinical and field use.
    AeroForm Heavyweight Conforming Bandages
    from $1.87
    AeroForm Conforming Bandage in white with purple label showing size 2.5cm x 4m. Lightweight and non-sterile for secure dressing support. TacMed Australia – easy-apply stretch bandage for first aid use.
    AeroForm Conforming Bandage white 5cm x 4m version with purple label. Designed for contouring around limbs and joints. TacMed Australia – premium elastic bandage for wound dressing and compression.
    AeroForm Conforming Bandages
    from $0.75
    AeroBurn Burn Gel Dressing retail pack for minor burns and scalds. Sterile, gel-infused dressing for cooling and pain relief. TacMed Australia – trusted treatment for household, workplace, or field burns.
    AeroBurn Burn Dressing being applied to a forearm to treat a minor burn. Gel layer soothes and protects the skin. TacMed Australia – fast-acting relief for thermal injuries.
    AEROBURN Burn Gel Dressings
    from $6.95
    TacMed Casualty Cards showing front and back sides with patient assessment fields and body injury diagrams. Designed for recording vital information during trauma or MCI events. TacMed Australia – essential triage and patient tracking tool for medics.
    Tacmed Casualty ID Card
    $1.50
    AeroBand Cotton Calico Triangular Bandage in sealed packaging with illustration of arm in sling. Washable, reusable, and size adjustable. TacMed Australia – essential first aid bandage for immobilising limbs and supporting injuries.
    AeroBand Calico Triangular Bandage
    $3.15
    QuikClot EMS 4x4 Dressing in sterile yellow-labeled pouch with gauze partially displayed. Hemostatic pad designed for rapid bleeding control in cuts, lacerations, and trauma. TacMed Australia – CE-certified emergency dressing for first responders.
    QuikClot EMS 4x4 Dressing shown with retail box and unpacked dressing. Designed for single-use trauma treatment in EMS and tactical environments. TacMed Australia – fast-acting hemostatic gauze for field care.
    QuikClot EMS 4x4 Dressing - Single
    $32.95
    QuikClot EMS Rolled Gauze in sterile yellow-labeled packaging. Hemostatic gauze designed for rapid bleeding control in emergency trauma care. TacMed Australia – trusted CE-marked gauze for paramedics and first responders.
    Quikclot EMS Rolled Gauze
    $55.95
    Blast Bandage in vacuum-sealed brown tactical packaging. Designed for treating large wounds, burns, and amputations. TacMed Australia – high-expansion trauma dressing for blast and shrapnel injuries.
    Blast Bandage shown fully unwrapped with absorbent pad and elastic wrap extended. Covers massive wounds quickly. TacMed Australia – field dressing for explosive trauma and major bleeds.
    The BLAST Bandage
    $21.95
    TacMed Vehicle Trauma Kit opened to show clearly labelled compartments for bleeding, burns, and minor wounds. Packed with premium medical supplies. Ideal for cars, 4WDs, and emergency responders.
    Red soft trauma bag with 'TRAUMA KIT' patch and TacMed Australia logo. Designed for fast identification and access in vehicle emergencies.
    Tacmed Vehicle Trauma Kit w/ ID Tags
    $319.95
    Setopress High Compression Bandage shown with packaging and partially unrolled bandage. Ideal for treating venous leg ulcers and controlling edema. TacMed Australia – clinical-grade compression wrap with visual indicators.
    Setopress bandage being applied to patient’s lower leg with graduated pressure. Provides consistent high compression for wound care. TacMed Australia – professional dressing for venous insufficiency management.
    Setopress High Compression Bandage
    $24.91
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    Compact TacMed sharps container with red flip-top safety lid, labeled for biohazard disposal. Ideal for safe needle and lancet waste in field or clinical settings.
    Gloved hand holding TacMed sharps container, showing size and grip for secure single-handed use. Designed for emergency medics and tactical medical kits.
    Sharps Container
    $8.84
    Responder Vehicle First Aid Kit in high-visibility green soft case with TacMed branding. Complies with WHS standards and ideal for fleet, worksite, or personal vehicle use.
    Tacmed Responder Vehicle First Aid Kit
    $182.95
    Pack of Black Talon nitrile gloves kit by North American Rescue, vacuum-sealed with 25 individually rolled black gloves in various sizes.
    Individually wrapped Black Talon nitrile glove kit, compact and labeled for quick access in emergency medical situations.
    Black Talon Gloves - 25 Pack
    $69.95
    Unrolled Israeli tactical trauma bandage in military green with attached white absorbent dressing pad.
    Emergency Bandage T3
    $28.95
    Open blue trauma kit displaying organised medical supplies including bandages, gauze, shears, and dressings in clear compartments.
    Black vehicle trauma kit with red trim and white text reading 'TRAUMA FIRST AID KIT' on the front.
    TacMed Vehicle Trauma Kit
    $366.33
    Vacuum-sealed NAR triangular bandage with olive drab green fabric partially unfolded and two safety pins.
    Olive drab green triangular bandage fully unfolded flat on white background.
    NAR Triangular Bandage
    $22.61
    HyFin Chest Seal Trainer Twin Pack showing two individually wrapped blue trainer seals and two unpackaged white practice chest seals with red pull tabs.
    Hyfin Vent Training Chest Seal Twin Pack
    $43.95

    What These Are Built to Handle

    Medical equipment used in mining is designed to manage injuries commonly encountered in resource and extraction environments. This includes lacerations, crush injuries, amputations, burns, eye injuries, and serious bleeding resulting from machinery, vehicles, tools, or falls.

    In many mining settings, responders may need to provide care well before advanced medical services arrive. Equipment must support rapid bleeding control, basic trauma management, and stabilisation until evacuation or handover is possible. The items in this collection are selected to support early action and effective response in remote or high-risk work environments.

    Who These Are Commonly Used By

    This equipment is commonly used across surface and underground mining operations, including open-cut sites, processing plants, exploration teams, and remote camps.

    It is relevant for employers, site supervisors, safety officers, emergency response teams, and first aiders responsible for on-site medical readiness. Equipment may be staged in crib rooms, workshops, vehicles, mobile plant, or carried by response teams depending on site layout and risk profile.

    What Matters When It Counts

    Mining medical equipment must perform reliably in harsh conditions and support effective response when access to care is delayed. When selecting equipment, durability and functionality are critical.

    • Bleeding control capability: Tourniquets, wound packing, and pressure bandages are essential for serious injuries.
    • Durable packaging: Equipment must tolerate heat, dust, moisture, and rough handling.
    • Accessibility: Kits should be easy to locate and deploy quickly on site.
    • Scalability: Suitable for both individual response and multi-casualty incidents.
    • Training alignment: Components should match site training and emergency procedures.

    Simple, well-organised kits reduce response time and support safer outcomes during workplace incidents.

    Common Mistakes We See

    A common mistake is relying solely on basic first aid kits in environments where serious trauma is a realistic risk. Without appropriate bleeding control and trauma capability, response options can be limited.

    We also see equipment stored in locations that are difficult to access quickly or not clearly marked. Another issue is poor maintenance — kits that are never checked or restocked may be incomplete when they’re needed most.

    Mining medical equipment should be staged for access, maintained regularly, and supported by clear emergency response planning.

    Questions We Get Asked

    What medical equipment is commonly used on mine sites?

    Common equipment includes workplace first aid kits, trauma kits, bleeding control supplies, tourniquets, eye wash, and burn treatment components.

    Are trauma kits used in mining environments?

    Yes. Trauma kits are commonly used on mine sites to manage serious injuries where immediate evacuation may not be possible.

    Do mining sites need bleeding control equipment?

    Bleeding control capability is strongly recommended due to the risk of serious injury from machinery, tools, and vehicles.

    Where should medical kits be located on a mine site?

    Kits are commonly placed in workshops, plant areas, vehicles, crib rooms, and with emergency response teams. Placement should prioritise rapid access.

    How often should mining medical kits be checked?

    Kits should be inspected regularly and after any use to ensure contents remain complete and serviceable.

    Is this equipment legal to use in Australia?

    Yes. Medical and first aid equipment is legal to purchase and use in Australian mining and industrial environments.

    Can this equipment be customised for site-specific risks?

    Yes. Many sites tailor their medical setups based on risk assessments, environment, and response capability.

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