1. What is this item?

An Emergency Care + First Aid Room is a dedicated space on the farm that provides essential medical care and first aid facilities for workers, farm staff, and visitors. It is equipped with the necessary supplies and tools to manage emergencies, injuries, and minor health issues until professional medical help is available. This room should also have a rest area for those needing to recover from minor injuries or health concerns.

Typically, this facility includes:

• First Aid Kits: Stocked with bandages, antiseptics, pain relievers, and other essential medical supplies.

• Basic Equipment: Stretchers, blood pressure monitors, thermometers, pulse oximeters, and emergency medication.

• Rest Area: Space for the injured person to rest until help arrives.

• Fire Extinguisher & Emergency Exit: To handle fire emergencies and safe evacuation.

• Shelves for Medical Supplies: Organized storage of various medical items.

This facility is especially important for large farms, where workers may be exposed to risks like heavy machinery, chemicals, animal handling, or manual labor injuries.

2. How is the Quantity Estimated?

• Size & Layout: Typically, a First Aid Room for a 10-hectare farm would be around 15-30 square meters, depending on the number of workers and the type of farm.

• Staffing Needs: For larger operations, it may also be beneficial to have at least one trained first-aid responder available, who could be a farm manager, supervisor, or a designated worker.

• The number of first aid kits and supplies would be based on the number of employees and the size of the farm.

• For larger farms, consider more than one station, especially if the farm is spread out with different work zones (e.g., livestock, crop areas).

3. What are the Cost Components?

• Construction Costs: If a room or structure needs to be built or converted for this purpose, the cost will include:

o Labor and Material for construction (walls, flooring, windows, door).

o Electrical Wiring for lighting, air circulation, and medical equipment.

o Plumbing for a sink or wash area (for cleaning wounds).

o Ventilation to ensure fresh air and a healthy environment.

• Furnishings & Equipment: This includes:

o Beds, Stretchers, or Cots (for laying the injured person down).

o First Aid Kits (bandages, gauze, medical scissors, antiseptics).

o Medical Supplies (pain relievers, cold packs, eye wash, gloves, thermometers).

o Emergency Medicine (common medications like aspirin, antihistamines, etc.).

o Fire Extinguishers and Safety Gear.

• Labor Costs:

o Costs associated with training staff to handle first aid.

o Wages for staff responsible for maintaining the first aid room and supplies.

• Maintenance:

o Stocking the Room: Regular purchase and restocking of medical supplies.

o Room Upkeep: General cleaning and maintenance of the room and equipment.

4. What are the Going Rates & Per Unit Cost?

• Construction of First Aid Room:

o Small Building: ₹1,200–₹2,500 per square meter (depends on materials and complexity of design).

o Electrical Wiring: ₹60–₹150 per running meter of wiring.

o Plumbing Installation: ₹300–₹500 per meter of pipework.

• Furnishings & Equipment:

o First Aid Kits: ₹500–₹3,000 per kit (depends on the size and type of contents).

o Stretchers: ₹3,000–₹7,000 per unit (depending on quality and material).

o Emergency Medicine: ₹1,500–₹5,000 per stock (initial restocking).

o Fire Extinguisher: ₹1,000–₹2,500 per unit (depending on size and type).

• Training Costs:

o First Aid Training: ₹2,000–₹5,000 per person (includes certification for CPR, basic first aid, etc.).

• Maintenance Costs:

o Stock Restocking: ₹2,000–₹10,000 per year (based on farm size and usage).

o Room Upkeep: ₹3,000–₹5,000 annually (for cleaning, minor repairs, etc.).

Additional Notes:

• For larger farms, it might be worth investing in a dedicated nurse or medical professional who can manage the room and be available for more advanced medical needs.

• Ensure that emergency numbers (local hospital, nearest medical clinic) and transportation options (like an ambulance service) are readily accessible in case of serious injuries.