BSi Travel Kit in Stockholm Bag
This BS-8599-1 compliant travel first aid kit contains:
| 1 | Burns Dressing |
| 1 | Medium HSE Dressing |
| 1 | Large HSE Dressing |
| 10 | AssortedWashproof Plasters |
| 1 | Conforming Bandage |
| 1 | Triangular Bandage |
| 1 | Eye Pad Dressing |
| 1 | EyeWash 250ml |
| 1 | Foil Survival Blanket |
| 1 | Microporous Tape |
| 4 | Moist CleansingWipes |
| 1 | Nitrile Gloves (pair) |
| 1 | Resuscitation Face Shield |
| 2 | Safety Pins |
| 1 | Shears |
| 1 | Guidance Leaflet |
STOCKHOLM BAG
20cmH x 14cmW x 8cm
Which Kit?
Employers are required to make a risk assessment to decide what the hazard levels are and how many employees are involved in the area to be covered. There is a useful guide provided to help match this risk assessment to an appropriate size kit.
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Category of hazard |
Number of Employees |
Size of First Aid Kit |
|
Low hazard |
Less than 25 |
Small size kit |
|
High hazard |
Less than 5 |
Small size kit |
When will the new standard come into force?
BS8599-1 compliant kits are effective from 30th June 2011, with a transitional introduction period until 31st December 2011.
The old standard
This standard replaces the BHTA-HSE kits 10, 20 and 50, that are currently universally used in the UK, and are based on the HSE guidelines. The Current BHTA standard was publishedin 1997, and is long overdue a review. The BHTA standard will be withdrawn from 31st December 2011.
What the law says
The Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations 1981 states:
"An employer shall provide or ensure that there are provided such equipment and facilities as are adequate and appropriate in the circumstances for enabling first aid to be rendered to his employees if the are injured or become ill at work"
The new BS8599-1 compliant first aid kits are now the only safe and clear way for an employer to meet their obligations...
The HSE position
The Health and Safety Executive have been closely involved in the creation of this standard, being members of the BSi standards committee. The current guidelines contained in document L74 from the HSE are met and exceeded by the new BS8599-1 compliant standard.
Why did we need a new standard?
Despite many EU states having a national standard for workplace first aid kits, until now, the UK did not. The BHTA guidelines, established in 1997 were in need of revision because training protocols have changed, there are heightened concerns with infection control, and new technology is now available at affordable prices.
There were only one pair of gloves in a 10 person kit - yet 33 dressings.
There were 4 triangular bandages - even though the training protocols no longer indicate their use for immobilisation of lower limb fractures.
Burns gel dressings are extensively used in first aid - now very available and affordable.
The new kits have good quantities of plasters and wipes, a common criticism of the old ones.