New British Standard for Workplace First Aid Kits Announced

BRITISH STANDARD BS-8599

NEW WORKPLACE FIRST AID KITS

The new BSI Workplace First Aid Kit is fit for purpose, meets customer demand and is appropriate for the modern workplace.

Available from early August 2011.

Buy online at www.hygienefirst.co.uk

These new kits help to simplify selection for both employers and specifiers to meet their legal and moral obligations. The previous 10/20/50 person kits will be replaced by small, medium and large workplace kits as well as a travel version for staff who spend time away from the workplace.

Contents as follows:

Content	Small	Medium	Large	Travel
Guidance Leaflet	1	1	1	1
Contents List	1	1	1	1
Medium Sterile Dressing	4	6	8	1
Large Sterile Dressing	1	2	2	1
Triangular Bandage	2	3	4	1
Safety pins	6	12	24	2
Sterilr Eyepad	2	3	4	1
W/Proof Plasters	40	60	100	10
Sterile Saline Wipes	20	30	40	4
Microporous Tape	1	1	1	1
Nitrile Gloves (pairs)	6	9	12	1
Sterile Finger Dressing	2	3	4	0
Resuscitation Face Shield	1	1	2	1
Foil Blanket	1	2	3	1
Sterile Eyewash 150ml	0	0	0	1
Hydrogel Burn Dressing	1	2	2	1
Scissors	1	1	1	1
Conforming Bandage	1	2	2	1