Product details
Safety First Aid Group Economy First Aid Kit – BS 8599 compliant, large and fully stocked
Here’s a sensible, no-nonsense first aid kit built to the British Standard for workplaces (BS 8599:2019). It’s aimed at small to medium workplaces, but just as useful at home, in the car or in a classroom. The case is light yet sturdy, with a proper handle, so it’s easy to grab and carry to wherever it’s needed — no faffing about.
What’s in the box
The kit arrives fully stocked, with items chosen to cover the common bumps and scrapes you’d expect around a workplace. You’ll get dressings in several sizes, plenty of washproof plasters, sterile wipes, nitrile gloves and burn dressings. In short, enough to deal with cuts, grazes and minor burns and to stabilise a casualty until further help arrives.
- First aid leaflet x 1
- 12 x 12cm dressing x 6, 18 x 18cm dressing x 4
- Triangular bandages x 4, eye dressings x 4, finger dressings x 4
- Washproof plasters x 100, sterile wipes x 40
- 2.5cm x 5m microporous tape x 3, conforming bandage 7.5cm x 2
- Nitrile gloves (pairs) x 12, face shield x 2, clothing cutters x 1
- Foil blanket x 3, 10 x 10cm burn dressing x 2
Practical features and specs
The hard-case is made from thick-walled polypropylene with tough black clips and a clear “First Aid” label plus a white cross, so it’s easy to spot on a shelf or site. It has no internal partitions, which keeps things flexible when you need to top up or add extras. Dimensions are approximately 34 x 27 x 10 cm and it weighs about 1.55 kg — large enough to be useful without being a chore to move about. If you’d prefer a permanent station, it’s compatible with the wall mounting bracket KI502.
Why this kit is useful
Most workplaces should have a kit that meets BS 8599, and this one does the job. It’s a solid starter pack for shops, small offices, garages and tradespeople who need a reliable, portable solution. It also suits families who want more than a basic home box. The contents are CE marked by a UK manufacturer, which adds a bit of reassurance on quality.
Tips and common questions
Not sure how many kits you need? Do a simple risk assessment — one large kit might be fine for a small office, but larger or multiple kits could be necessary on bigger sites. Need refills? They’re available from the brand. Concerned about allergies? The kit uses nitrile gloves, so they’re latex-free. Need to treat more severe injuries? This kit is for initial care only — serious incidents require emergency services and follow-up medical attention.
All in all, the Safety First Aid Group Economy kit gives sensible coverage for everyday incidents, keeps everything tidy in a durable case and meets the current British standard — a tidy, cost-effective option if you want compliance without breaking the bank.