The Industrial High-Risk BS8599-1 medium first aid kit delivers enhanced provision for high-risk workplaces with 5 to 25 employees. Contains 21 categories of first aid supplies with increased quantities of dressings, plasters, and consumables alongside the industrial additions required for environments involving chemical exposure, machinery, and heavy manual handling.
| Contents | Qty |
|---|---|
| First Aid Guidance Leaflet | 1 |
| First Aid Dressings 12x12cm | 4 |
| First Aid Dressings 18x18cm | 3 |
| Triangular Bandages | 3 |
| Eye Dressings | 3 |
| Washproof Plasters | 60 |
| Sterile Wipes | 30 |
| Microporous Tape 2.5cm x 5cm | 2 |
| Nitrile Gloves (Pair) | 9 |
| Finger Dressings | 3 |
| Face Shield | 1 |
| Foil Blanket | 2 |
| Burn Dressing 10cm x 10cm | 2 |
| Clothing Cutters | 1 |
| Conforming Bandage 7.5cm | 2 |
| Skin Closure Strips | 10 |
| Eye Wash Pods 20ml | 10 |
| Adhesive Dressings 8x6cm | 8 |
| Adhesive Dressings 10x8cm | 4 |
| Disposable Aprons | 2 |
| Clinical Waste Sacks | 2 |
Compliance Summary: This kit meets and exceeds BS 8599-1:2019 medium specification with additional items for high-risk environments. HSE guidance recommends enhanced first aid provision in workplaces where employees are exposed to hazardous substances, machinery, or elevated risk of serious injury.
Is this kit suitable for a manufacturing facility?
Yes. The industrial high-risk medium kit is designed for manufacturing environments where workers are exposed to machinery, cutting tools, chemicals, and heavy materials. The additional eye wash pods, skin closure strips, and clinical waste sacks address the specific injury types common in manufacturing settings.
Do I need the high-risk kit or the standard kit for my warehouse?
This depends on the hazards present. A low-risk warehouse with minimal manual handling may only require standard provision. Warehouses with forklift operations, chemical storage, heavy goods handling, or cutting equipment should use high-risk specification kits. Your documented first aid needs assessment should specify the appropriate risk level.