What should be kept in our first aid box?
The specific contents of your first aid box would depend on your workplace first aid risk assessment. However, the HSE does give guidance as to the minimum stock requirements of first aid kits where there are no special risks in the workplace. These recommendations are set out in the table below, if no running water is available in an eyewash station is also required.
| Product | HSE std travel kit | HSE std 10 person kit | HSE std 20 person kit | HSE std 50 person kit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guidance Leaflet | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Plasters | 6 | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Eye pads | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Triangular bandages | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Safety pins | 2 | 6 | 12 | 12 |
| Medium dressing | 0 | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| Large dressing | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Individually wrapped wipes | 2 | 6 | 10 | 20 |
| Disposable gloves (pair) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
