What size workplace first aid kit do I need?

For a low-risk workplace, the general guide is a small BS 8599-1 kit for up to 25 employees, a medium kit for 25 to 100 employees, and a large kit for more than 100. Higher-risk workplaces such as factories or construction sites need additional provision. A first aid needs assessment confirms the right level for your business.

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

HSE kits follow the older Health and Safety Executive contents list, while BS 8599-1 is the updated British Standard introduced in 2011 and revised in 2019. BS 8599-1 kits contain a wider range and larger quantity of items, including items such as foil blankets and burn dressings, and are recommended for most modern workplaces.

Are workplace first aid kits a legal requirement in the UK?

Yes. Under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, UK employers must provide adequate and appropriate first aid equipment and facilities so employees can be given immediate help if they are injured or taken ill at work.

How often should a workplace first aid kit be restocked?

First aid kits should be checked regularly, with many workplaces reviewing them monthly. Used items should be replaced immediately and items past their expiry date should be replaced promptly. Jax First Aid supplies refills to keep your kits fully stocked and compliant.

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BS 8599-1 and HSE compliant first aid kits for every workplace. UK employers have a legal duty under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 to provide adequate first aid equipment, and the right kit depends on your workplace size and risk level.

At Jax First Aid we stock a complete range of workplace first aid kits to keep your business compliant and your team protected. Choose from British Standard BS 8599-1 kits in small, medium and large sizes, traditional HSE kits rated for 1, 10, 20 and 50 people, lone worker and personal issue kits, wall-mountable cabinets and first aid points, plus refills to keep everything stocked. Kits are available as bags, boxes, cabinets and stations to suit offices, factories, warehouses, shops and sites.

Not sure which to choose? As a general guide, low-risk workplaces should provide a small BS 8599-1 kit for up to 25 employees, a medium kit for 25-100, and a large kit for 100+, with higher-risk environments needing more provision. A workplace first aid needs assessment will confirm the right level for you. All orders ship fast across the UK, with bulk discounts, purchase orders and instant credit available for businesses, schools and organisations.