{"id":524,"date":"2016-10-26T08:41:20","date_gmt":"2016-10-26T07:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/?p=524"},"modified":"2025-11-18T11:37:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T11:37:48","slug":"first-aid-supplies-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/first-aid-supplies-in-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Which First-aid Supplies Does Your Organisation Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Health and Safety Regulations 1981 require all employers to not only provide but update adequate and appropriate first aid equipment, facilities and trained individuals. This ensures that in the event of an emergency it can be dealt with quickly and effectively. Accidents and illnesses can occur at any time so First Aid Supplies much be available at all times.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The question of \u201cWhat is adequate and appropriate for my workplace?\u201d &nbsp;will all depend on the organisation\u2019s circumstances and needs must be assessed to ensure the right amount of supplies are accessible. Smaller organisations with a low level hazard will only need the minimum required supplies however there could be factors which mean you need greater supplies. Please see the tables below created by the HSE covering the points to consider when buying or restocking of First Aid equipment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/refill_items_for_first_aid_kits.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-545\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/refill_items_for_first_aid_kits.jpg\" alt=\"first-aid items\" width=\"494\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/refill_items_for_first_aid_kits.jpg 600w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/refill_items_for_first_aid_kits-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">HAZARDS<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A hazard is defined as the source of potential risk. Using the findings of your risk assessments to determine risk and choose a suitable level of First Aid Supplies based on these outcomes.<\/p>\n<table class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 10px;\">Does your workplace have low-level hazards?<br \/>\n(For example these hazards are generally found in offices or shops)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 10px;\">The minimum provisions are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An appointed first-aider who not only responds in the event of an incident but is also responsible for first-aid supplies.<\/li>\n<li>A suitably stocked first-aid kit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 10px;\">Does your workplace have higher-level hazards?<br \/>\n(for example dangerous chemicals and machinery)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 10px;\">You should consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An appointed first-aider<\/li>\n<li>Additional training specialised to deal with injuries caused by special hazards<\/li>\n<li>Additional first-aid equipment<\/li>\n<li>Specified first-aid room and locations of first-aid equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMPLOYEES<\/h5>\n<table class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 10px;\">How many people are employed on site?<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 10px;\">The minimum provisions are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An appointed person to take care of the first-aid arrangements.<\/li>\n<li>A suitably stocked first-aid box<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on your circumstances, you should consider providing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First-aiders<\/li>\n<li>Additional first-aid equipment<\/li>\n<li>A first-aid room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 10px;\">Is there experienced workers on site, or employees with<br \/>\ndisabilities or particular health problems?<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 10px;\">You should consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An appointed first-aider<\/li>\n<li>Additional training specialised to deal with injuries caused by special hazards<\/li>\n<li>Additional first-aid equipment<\/li>\n<li>Specified first-aid room and locations of first-aid equipment<\/li>\n<li>Specified location for first-aid equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The HSE do not enforce a content list for first-aid boxes but do suggest a list of contents. In addition to this suggested list the British Standard BS 8599-1 states what should be the contents of workplace first-aid kits. &nbsp;This is dependent on the level of risk in workplace and the number of employees.<\/p>\n<table class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center; height: 234px;\" width=\"420\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Risk\/ # of Employees<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">SMALL KIT<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">MEDIUM KIT<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">LARGE KIT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Low Risk \/ Less than 25<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Low Risk \/ 25 &#8211; 100<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Low Risk \/ 100+<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">High Risk \/ Less than 5<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">High Risk \/ 5 &#8211; 25<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">High Risk \/ 25+<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">The British Standard BS 8599-1 states that all first-aid kits in the work place should include:<\/h6>\n<table class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center; height: 607px;\" width=\"1222\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Contents<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">SMALL KIT<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">MEDIUM KIT<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">LARGE KIT<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">TRAVEL KIT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">First-aid Guidance Leaflet<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Medium Sterile Dressing<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">6<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">8<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Large Sterile Dressing<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Triangular Sterile Dressing<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Safety Pins<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">12<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">12<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">24<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Eye Dressing<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Adhesive Bandages<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">40<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">60<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">100<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Sterile Wet Wipes<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">20<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">40<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Microporus Tape<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Nitrile Gloves &#8211; Pair<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">6<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">9<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">12<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Face Shield<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Foil Blanket<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Burn Dressing &#8211; 10x10cm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Clothing Shears<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Conforming Bandage<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Finger Dressing<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">Sterile Eyewash<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">0<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">0<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">0<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>* Travel kits are intended for one person to use when they do not have a fixed workplace.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">It is advised to check your first-aid box monthly for out of date items, similarly you could write down all the expiry dates in your diary and prepare for them accordingly. Keeping products past their expiry date can be dangerous as products can deteriorate and lose their effectiveness.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">What first-aid kits are out there?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/safety\/health-and-safety\/first-aid-kits-and-refills\/travel-kit-in-nylon-zip-10.html\">Travel Kit<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>The travel first-aid kit ensures employees working away from the workplace has constant access to adequate first-aid equipment. This kit is supplied in a handy nylon case which has a zip closure to not only keep contents safe but also as dry as possible.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/truck_and_van_first_aid_kit-k3016hg.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-538\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/truck_and_van_first_aid_kit-k3016hg.png\" alt=\"Travel first-aid Kit\" width=\"274\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/truck_and_van_first_aid_kit-k3016hg.png 600w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/truck_and_van_first_aid_kit-k3016hg-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/truck_and_van_first_aid_kit-k3016hg-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/safety\/health-and-safety\/first-aid-kits-and-refills.html\">Workplace Kit<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Available in three different sizes -small, medium and large with optional wall mounting. Size is dependent on the number of employees are at the organisation. &nbsp;Supplied in a strong, plastic hinged case to keep contents safe and as dry as possible.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/evolution_workplace_kits.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-539\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/evolution_workplace_kits.jpg\" alt=\"Workplace first-aid Kits\" width=\"283\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/evolution_workplace_kits.jpg 567w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/evolution_workplace_kits-300x254.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/safety\/health-and-safety\/first-aid-kits-and-refills\/burns-dispenser.html\">Burns Kit<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Ideal for use in the workplace where burns are a common risk, this kit is suitable for use on emergency care or burns, scalds and sunburn. Contents moisturise, cool and soothe burns to minimise trauma and infection. The kit includes:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: center; padding-left: 250px;\">\n<li>Guidance Leaflet<\/li>\n<li>Non-adherent Dressing<\/li>\n<li>Burn\/wound Lint Pads<\/li>\n<li>Burn Gels<\/li>\n<li>Conforming Bandages<\/li>\n<li>Hydrogel Burn Dressings<\/li>\n<li>Sterikool Burn Rolls<\/li>\n<li>Golves (pair)<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/burns_dispenser.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-540\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/burns_dispenser.jpg\" alt=\"burns first-aid kit\" width=\"310\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/burns_dispenser.jpg 595w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/burns_dispenser-300x242.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Shop the complete range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/safety\/health-and-safety\/first-aid-kits-and-refills.html\">first-aid kits<\/a> at Safety Direct2U.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Fixed First-aid Points<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Your organisation may choose to have a fixed first-aid room or point; this may mean that you need storage for your supplies these could include:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/safety\/health-and-safety\/first-aid-kits-and-refills.html\">First-aid Safety Cart<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>The Armorgard SafetyKart is an extremely versatile unit that enables first-aiders to respond to accidents and incidents quickly equipped with all the supplies they need. It\u2019s heavy duty wheels even ensure that it suited to travel outside so use on construction and work sites is encouraged.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/safety-kart.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/safety-kart.jpg\" alt=\"first-aid Cart\" width=\"338\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/safety-kart.jpg 600w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/safety-kart-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/safety-kart-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/safety\/health-and-safety\/first-aid-cabinets\/medical-trolley-with-cupboard-10.html\">First-aid Trolley<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>This practical provides secures storage coupled with ease of mobility with swivel castors that you can transport to accident sites. The trolley is fully welded with a UDL of 150kg meaning it is able to carry all important supplies to wherever you need them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/medical_trolleycupboard-wpgp4fa_1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-542\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/medical_trolleycupboard-wpgp4fa_1.png\" alt=\"First-aid Trolley\" width=\"322\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/medical_trolleycupboard-wpgp4fa_1.png 600w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/medical_trolleycupboard-wpgp4fa_1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/medical_trolleycupboard-wpgp4fa_1-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/safety\/health-and-safety\/first-aid-room-equipment\">First-aid Room Starter Kit<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>The First-aid starter kit is the easy and convenient solution for creating your own first-aid room from scratch. This ensures that your room is compliant with Health &amp; Safety at work legislation and fits in virtually any room. This kit includes:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: center; padding-left: 250px;\">\n<li>Examination Couch &amp; Paper Roll<\/li>\n<li>First-aid Trolley<\/li>\n<li>First-aid Workstation<\/li>\n<li>Blanket &amp; Pillow<\/li>\n<li>Pedal Waste Bin<\/li>\n<li>First-aid Sign &amp; Poster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/first_aid_room_starter_kit.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-543\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/first_aid_room_starter_kit.jpg\" alt=\"first-aid room starter kit\" width=\"466\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/first_aid_room_starter_kit.jpg 534w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/safety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/10\/first_aid_room_starter_kit-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Shop the complete range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/safety\/health-and-safety\/first-aid-cabinets.html\">First-aid cabinets<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">When customers shop with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/safety\/\">Safety Direct2U<\/a> they can expect quality, competitive pricing and FREE UK mainland delivery. Our friendly team are available to call or live chat with I you have any questions, don\u2019t hesitate to contact us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Health and Safety Regulations 1981 require all employers to not only provide but update adequate and appropriate first aid equipment, facilities and trained individuals. This ensures that in the event of an emergency it can be dealt with quickly and effectively. Accidents and illnesses can occur at any time so First Aid Supplies much be available at all times. The question of \u201cWhat is adequate and appropriate for my workplace?\u201d &nbsp;will all depend on the organisation\u2019s circumstances and needs must be assessed to ensure the right amount of supplies are accessible. 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