Convenient first aid provision for on-the-go, off site workers and field trips

• HSE compliant first aid kit supplied in a convenient bum bag
• Contents meet the HSE guidelines for first aid kit contents - see the HSE Guidelines tab for details
• Kit includes latex-free washproof plasters to keep wounds clean and dry.
• Supplied bandages can be used to provide support and to keep dressings in place easily.
• Supplied in a lightweight, water resistant bum bag with adjustable belt for convenient transportation as well as identification of first-aiders.
• Eye-catching green bag is printed with 'First Aid' in white text and a white cross on the front for quick identification
• Please note that an alternative brand of equal or higher specification may be supplied

What should a first-aid box in the workplace contain?

The decision on what to provide will be influenced by the findings of the first-aid needs assessment. As a guide, where work activities involve low hazards, a minimum stock of first-aid items might be:

• A leaflet giving general guidance on first aid
• Individually wrapped sterile plasters (assorted sizes), appropriate to the type of work (for example hypoallergenic plasters should be provided if necessary)
• Sterile eye pads
• Individually wrapped triangular bandages, preferably sterile
• Safety pins
• Large sterile individually wrapped unmedicated wound dressings
• Medium-sized sterile individually wrapped unmedicated wound dressings
• Disposable gloves

How often should the contents of first-aid boxes be replaced?

Although there is no specified review timetable, many items, particularly sterile ones, are marked with expiry dates. They should be replaced by the dates given and expired items disposed of safely. In cases where sterile items have no dates, it would be advisable to check with the manufacturers to find out how long they can be kept. For non-sterile items without dates, it is a matter of judgement, based on whether they are fit for purpose.

Source and further information: UK Health and Safety Executive First Aid FAQ's