BS 8599-2 Motorist First Aid Kit
From February 2013 a new British Standard for the contents of Motor Vehicle First Aid Kit has been established. Developed in partnership withh the BHTA, BSI (British Standards Institute), medical experts, manufacturers and key stakeholders.
The standard specifies the components of three sizes of first aid kits (small, medium and large) for use in motor vehicles. The introduction of this standard will inform motorists on the suitable first aid equipment they should have available and encourage more drivers to have first aid kits available. The correct first aid kit for each vehicle is determined by an assessment of the potential risks associated with that vehicle and the number of potential passangers.
Small Kit Suitable for: 1-3 Passenger Vehicles:
For Example:
- Mopeds
- Motorcycles
- Quadricycle
Contents:
1x Guidance Leaflet - provides brief first-aid guidelines
1x Contents List - provides a list of the first aid components in the kit
0x Trauma Dressing - large 15cm x 18cm
1x Trauma Dressing - medium 10cm x 18cm
0x Emergency First Aid Dressing - 12cm x 12cm
0x Triangular Bandages 90cm x 90cm x127cm
5x Cleansing Wipes
5x Sterile Adhesive Dressing - Water resistant sterile, an island design, individually wrapped, min surface area of 7.5cm squared, dressing pad not less than 20% of the area
1x Pair Nitrile Disposable Gloves - large size (8-9)
1x Rescucitation Face Shield - Includes a one-way valve
0x Foil Blanket - 130cm x 210cm
1x Burn Dressing - water based gel soaked dressing, sterile, min 100mm squared surface area
1x Shears - suitable for cutting clothing including leather
1x Adherent Dressing - 7.5cm x 7.5cm
Medium Kit Suitable for: 1-8 Passenger Vehicles:
For Example:
- Cars
- Taxi
- Commercial Vehicles
Contents:
1x Guidance Leaflet - provides brief first-aid guidelines
1x Contents List - provides a list of the first aid components in the kit
0x Trauma Dressing - large 15cm x 18cm
1x Trauma Dressing - medium 10cm x 18cm
1x Emergency First Aid Dressing - 12cm x 12cm
1x Triangular Bandages 90cm x 90cm x127cm
10x Cleansing Wipes
10x Sterile Adhesive Dressing - Water resistant sterile, an island design, individually wrapped, min surface area of 7.5cm squared, dressing pad not less than 20% of the area
2x Pair Nitrile Disposable Gloves - large size (8-9)
1x Rescucitation Face Shield - Includes a one-way valve
1x Foil Blanket - 130cm x 210cm
2x Burn Dressing - water based gel soaked dressing, sterile, min 100mm squared surface area
1x Shears - suitable for cutting clothing including leather
2x Adherent Dressing - 7.5cm x 7.5cm
Large Kit Suitable for: 1-16 Passenger Vehicles
For 17+ passengers 2 large kits will be required, multi level vehicles may require more than 2 kits
Contents:
1x Guidance Leaflet - provides brief first-aid guidelines
1x Contents List - provides a list of the first aid components in the kit
1x Trauma Dressing - large 15cm x 18cm
2x Trauma Dressing - medium 10cm x 18cm
2x Emergency First Aid Dressing - 12cm x 12cm
2x Triangular Bandages 90cm x 90cm x127cm
20x Cleansing Wipes
20x Sterile Adhesive Dressing - Water resistant sterile, an island design, individually wrapped, min surface area of 7.5cm squared, dressing pad not less than 20% of the area
5x Pair Nitrile Disposable Gloves - large size (8-9)
2x Rescucitation Face Shield - Includes a one-way valve
3x Foil Blanket - 130cm x 210cm
4x Burn Dressing - water based gel soaked dressing, sterile, min 100mm squared surface area
1x Shears - suitable for cutting clothing including leather
4x Adherent Dressing - 7.5cm x 7.5cm
BS8599-2MFAK
From February 2013 a new British Standard for the contents of Motor Vehicle First Aid Kit has been established. Developed in partnership withh the BHTA, BSI (British Standards Institute), medical experts, manufacturers and key stakeholders.
The standard specifies the components of three sizes of first aid kits (small, medium and large) for use in motor vehicles. The introduction of this standard will inform motorists on the suitable first aid equipment they should have available and encourage more drivers to have first aid kits available. The correct first aid kit for each vehicle is determined by an assessment of the potential risks associated with that vehicle and the number of potential passangers.