Introducing the New British Standard First Aid Kits
Available in 3 sizes in a heavy duty green plastic first aid box
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CONTENTS:
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SMALL
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MED
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LARGE
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Burn Dressing
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1
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2
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2
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Washproof Plasters - Sterile
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40
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60
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100
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Sterile Eye Pad Dressing
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2
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3
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4
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Emergency Foil Blanket
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1
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2
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3
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Large Sterile Dressing
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1
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2
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2
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Medium Sterile Dressing
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4
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6
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8
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Disposable Nitrile Gloves (Pair)
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6
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9
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12
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Resuscitation Face Shield
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1
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1
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2
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Sterile Finger Dressing
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2
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3
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4
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First Aid Guidance Leaflet
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1
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1
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1
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Conforming Bandage
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1
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2
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2
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Microporous Tape 2.5cm x 10m
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1
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1
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1
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Moist Cleansing Wipes
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20
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30
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40
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Safety Pins (Assorted)
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6
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12
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24
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Triangular Bandage
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2
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3
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4
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Scissors
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1
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1
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1
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These new kits have been introduced in conjunction with the HSE. Each kit includes some new items in line with the changes in first aid training along with increases in infection control
It is a legal requirement for employers to provide adequate first aid provisions for their employees and the HSE have recommended the above contents for each kit
HSE Recommendation for Size of Kit required:
| LOW HAZARD |
NO OF EMPLOYEES |
SIZE OF KIT |
| E.G.: Shops, offices, libraries etc |
Less than 25 |
Small |
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25-100 |
Medium |
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100+ |
Large (1 kit/100 employees) |
| HIGH HAZARD |
NO OF EMPLOYEES |
SIZE OF KIT |
| E.G.: Light engineering & assembly work, |
Less than 5 |
Small |
| food processing, warehousing, chemical manufacture, |
5 - 25 |
Medium |
| dangerous machinery or sharp instruments |
25+ |
Large (1 kit/25 employees) |
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