The BS8599-1 medium first aid kit provides a complete workplace first aid solution for low-risk environments with 25 to 100 employees. All components meet current British Standard BS 8599-1:2019 requirements and carry UKCA marking. The kit is supplied in a durable carry case with wall bracket for fixed installation or portable deployment across your site.
| Contents | Qty |
|---|---|
| Burn dressing | 2 |
| Conforming bandage | 2 |
| Contents list | 1 |
| Eye pad dressing - sterile | 3 |
| Finger dressing - sterile | 3 |
| Foil blanket | 2 |
| Gloves - pairs | 9 |
| Guidance leaflet | 1 |
| Large dressing - sterile | 2 |
| Medium dressing - sterile | 6 |
| Microporous tape | 1 |
| Plasters - boxed | 60 |
| Resus valve - one way | 1 |
| Safety pins | 12 |
| Saline sterile wipes - boxed | 30 |
| Triangular bandage | 3 |
| Tufkut scissors | 1 |
| Wall bracket | 1 |
Compliance Summary: This kit is manufactured to BS 8599-1:2019, the current British Standard for workplace first aid kits. The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate first aid equipment appropriate to the circumstances of the workplace. HSE guidance recommends BS 8599-1 compliant kits as a suitable means of meeting this obligation.
What size workplace does the medium BS8599-1 kit cover?
The medium kit is specified for low-risk workplaces with 25 to 100 employees. For high-risk environments, this kit covers 5 to 25 employees. HSE guidance recommends completing a documented first aid needs assessment to confirm the appropriate kit size and quantity for your specific site.
How often should the kit contents be checked?
Kit contents should be checked after each use and at regular intervals - typically monthly - to confirm all items are present, sealed, and within their expiry dates. Employers are required under the 1981 Regulations to maintain adequate first aid provision at all times during working hours.