Is it a legal requirement to carry a first aid kit in your vehicle in the UK?

For private cars in the UK there is no legal requirement to carry a first aid kit, though it is strongly recommended. However, employers must provide adequate first aid for staff who drive for work, and PSVs, taxis and many commercial fleets are required to carry a suitable kit under licensing and health and safety rules.

What is a BS 8599-2 vehicle first aid kit?

BS 8599-2 is the British Standard that specifies the contents of motoring and vehicle first aid kits. Kits are available in small, medium and large sizes, with contents designed to treat the types of injuries most likely to occur in or around vehicles.

Which first aid kit do I need for a van, HGV or PSV?

Larger and commercial vehicles such as vans, HGVs, buses and PSVs should carry a medium or large BS 8599-2 kit, or a dedicated PSV or HGV kit. The right size depends on the vehicle and the number of occupants it carries.

Do you supply first aid kits for vehicle fleets?

Yes. Jax First Aid offers bulk discounts, purchase orders and instant credit for fleets, taxi firms, hauliers and businesses. Refills are also available to keep every kit compliant and fully stocked.

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BS 8599-2 compliant first aid kits for cars, vans, HGVs and commercial fleets. Keeping a first aid kit in your vehicle is essential for dealing with roadside injuries quickly - and for fleet operators, taxis, HGVs and public service vehicles it forms part of meeting health and safety and licensing requirements.

At Jax First Aid we stock a full range of vehicle first aid kits to suit every type of vehicle, from a compact car kit to large kits for vans, lorries and buses. The range includes BS 8599-2:2014 compliant kits in small, medium and large sizes, dedicated PSV (Public Service Vehicle) and HGV kits, van and truck kits, and compact Motokits with mounting brackets for easy in-vehicle storage. Refills are also available to keep your kit fully stocked.

BS 8599-2 is the British Standard for motoring first aid kits and is the recommended specification for workplace and fleet vehicles. Choosing the right size depends on your vehicle type and how many people travel in it. All orders ship fast across the UK, with bulk discounts, purchase orders and instant credit available for fleets, taxi firms, hauliers and businesses.