The Industrial High-Risk BS8599-1 small first aid kit provides enhanced provision for high-risk work environments. Contains 21 categories of first aid supplies - 6 more than the standard BS 8599-1 specification - including eye wash pods for chemical and dust exposure, skin closure strips for deeper lacerations, and clinical waste sacks for safe disposal. Designed for construction sites, manufacturing facilities, and any workplace with elevated hazard levels.
| Contents | Qty |
|---|---|
| First Aid Guidance Leaflet | 1 |
| First Aid Dressings 12x12cm | 2 |
| First Aid Dressings 18x18cm | 2 |
| Triangular Bandages | 2 |
| Eye Dressings | 2 |
| Washproof Plasters | 40 |
| Sterile Wipes | 20 |
| Microporous Tape 2.5cm x 5cm | 1 |
| Nitrile Gloves (Pair) | 6 |
| Finger Dressings | 2 |
| Face Shield | 1 |
| Foil Blanket | 1 |
| Burn Dressing 10cm x 10cm | 1 |
| Clothing Cutters | 1 |
| Conforming Bandage 7.5cm | 1 |
| Skin Closure Strips | 10 |
| Eye Wash Pods 20ml | 5 |
| Adhesive Dressings 8x6cm | 4 |
| Adhesive Dressings 10x8cm | 2 |
| Disposable Aprons | 2 |
| Clinical Waste Sacks | 2 |
Compliance Summary: This kit meets and exceeds BS 8599-1:2019 requirements with additional items specified for high-risk industrial environments. The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide first aid equipment appropriate to the specific hazards present in the workplace. HSE guidance recommends enhanced provision for environments involving chemical exposure, machinery, cutting tools, and heavy manual handling.
What makes this kit different from a standard BS8599-1 kit?
This kit contains 21 categories of items compared to the standard 15. The additional items - eye wash pods, skin closure strips, adhesive dressings, disposable aprons, and clinical waste sacks - address hazards common in industrial environments such as chemical splashes, deeper cuts, and biohazard contamination. These additions reflect HSE recommendations for high-risk workplace first aid provision.
What employee count does the high-risk small kit cover?
For high-risk environments, the small kit covers fewer than 5 employees. This reflects the lower employee thresholds specified in BS 8599-1:2019 for workplaces with elevated hazard levels. If your high-risk site has more than 5 employees, consider the medium or large high-risk kit to maintain adequate provision.