The
Economy First Aid Case, Large, Empty is a budget friendly first aid case designed to store first aid supplies in case of an emergency. These thick-walled cases are created from polypropylene with tough black closing clips and durable plastic hinges, perfect for a tough environment.
Meeting legal requirements
In line with the
Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, employers must ensure that first aid supplies are easily accessible and clearly identifiable. This empty first aid box provides a compliant storage solution for workplaces, supporting visibility and quick access in an emergency.
Designed in the universally recognised green colour, the case features a bold white cross and "First Aid Kit" label, ensuring that it is immediately distinguishable. Its highly recognisable design helps employers meet legal responsibilities while promoting best practice in workplace safety.
Different sizes
To continue allowing workplaces to be legally compliant, this budget first aid case comes in three different sizes, so can provide first aid cover for smaller or larger workplaces once filled.
Small: 27 x 17 x 9cm
Medium: 27 x 22 x 9cm
Large: 34 x 25 x 10cm
Wall mountable
This case can be mounted on the wall to provide further visibility in busy workspaces using a wall bracket. This bracket (C906A) is sold separately but can be screwed into the wall to allow the Economy First Aid Case to hang by the handle in an accessible location.
Do first aid kits have to be visible?
No, so long as there is adequate signage to indicate where they are located, first aid kits do not legally have to be visible. Although bear in mind the must be easily accessible and clearly marked according to the HSE.
What is the BS8599-1 standard?
BS 8599-1 is the British Standard for workplace first aid kits, specifying what contents a compliant kit should have. The appropriate content is based on the needs of different workplace environments and sizes.
What is the current standard for first aid kits in the UK?
The minimum legal standard for a first aid kit is the HSE standard, however in terms of British Standard first aid kits, the current standard is BS8599-1:2019.
Typical Contents include (Medium Kit Example):
Sterile plasters (assorted)
Eye pads
Triangular bandages
Sterile dressings
Microporous tape
Nitrile gloves
Scissors
Resuscitation face shield
Foil blanket
Burn dressings
Antiseptic wipes
First aid leaflet
Contents vary by kit size and risk level.
What is in a BSI first aid kit?
BSI stands for British Standard Institution and when a first aid kit is labelled as BSI it means that it contains the appropriate supplies according to BS8599-1.
What is the BS for first aid kits?
The current BS for first aid kits is BS8599-1:2019.
What to do with expired first aid kits?
If an item in your first aid kit has expired, it is important that you don’t use it and replace the supply as soon as it goes out of date. You should also ensure that you dispose of the expired kit or supply correctly following current guidelines set out by either your business or the government.
How do I identify my first aid kit?
The universal icon for first aid kits is a white cross on a green background, so it is important to have your first aid kit bearing this symbol. This is sometimes accompanied by text labelling the kit as a “first aid kit”.
How often should a first aid kit be checked and restocked?
There is no set guideline for how often you should check your first aid kit, however general consensus is that it should be checked at least once every three months.
Supplies should be restocked once they have been used or if they have expired.
What should not be in a first aid box?
First aid boxes shouldn’t contain:
Medication
Needles
Scalpels
Excess first aid supplies
Out of date supplies
Why do first aid kits expire?
First aid kits expire because the contents inside expire. Generally, most of the contents of a first aid kit will have expiry dates within 3-5 years.
What colours should a first aid kit be?
Traditionally, general first aid kits will be green, however different colours can be linked to different types of first aid. For example, with our Evolution range green is general workplace first aid, blue is catering first aid, red is used for burns first aid, yellow is used for biohazard kits, translucent cases are for eye wash and orange cases are for critical injury.
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Aerosols:
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