What should be in a catering first aid kit?

A catering first aid kit should contain blue detectable plasters and dressings, burn dressings, bandages, sterile wipes, gloves and a guidance leaflet. The blue detectable items are essential in food environments so they can be easily seen if they fall into food, helping meet food hygiene requirements.

Why are catering first aid kits blue?

Catering kits use blue plasters and dressings because blue does not occur naturally in most foods, making the items easy to spot if they become detached. Many also contain a metal-detectable strip so they can be identified by food production detection systems.

What size catering first aid kit do I need?

Kit size depends on the number of staff and the level of risk. As a guide, choose a 10 person kit for small kitchens, a 20 person kit for medium catering operations and a 50 person kit for larger or higher-risk sites. A workplace risk assessment will confirm the right provision.

What is the difference between an HSE and a BS 8599-1 catering kit?

HSE kits follow Health and Safety Executive guidance and are a lower-cost option, while BS 8599-1 kits meet the current British Standard for workplace first aid and contain a wider, specified range of contents. BS 8599-1 is recommended where you want to demonstrate compliance with the latest standard.

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First aid kits designed for kitchens, restaurants and the food industry. Catering is a high-risk environment for cuts, burns and scalds, so a compliant, well-stocked first aid kit is essential - and food businesses have specific needs that standard kits don't always meet.

At Jax First Aid we supply catering first aid kits to suit kitchens of every size, from compact kitchen kits to HSE and BS 8599-1 compliant kits rated for 10, 20 and 50 people, plus modular first aid stations. Crucially, our catering kits include blue detectable plasters and dressings - designed to be easily spotted if they fall into food, helping you meet food hygiene and HACCP requirements.

Choose an HSE-recommended kit for general guidance, or a BS 8599-1 kit for the current British Standard for workplace first aid. Burns provision is especially important in kitchens, so consider pairing your kit with a dedicated burns kit. All orders ship fast across the UK, with bulk discounts, purchase orders and instant credit available for restaurants, cafés, hotels, schools and catering businesses.