The personal issue first aid kit - bum bag provides BS 8599-1:2019 compliant provision in a adjustable waist strap for comfortable all-day wear by qualified first aiders. Designed for qualified first aiders and off-site employees who need personal first aid equipment issued individually as part of the employer's first aid policy.
Compliance Summary: This kit meets BS 8599-1:2019 for personal issue provision. Employers issuing personal first aid kits to appointed first aiders and off-site employees demonstrate compliance with their duty to provide adequate equipment under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.
Who should carry a personal issue kit?
Personal issue kits are designed for qualified first aiders and off-site employees who need to carry their own first aid provision. They are typically issued individually to appointed first aiders, field workers, and mobile staff as part of the employer's first aid policy.
What makes this different from a standard single person kit?
The personal issue kit meets BS 8599-1:2019 providing a more complete specification than HSE minimum single-person kits. It is designed specifically for qualified first aiders who may need to treat others, not just themselves, and contains a wider range of items.