Portwest - Do You Know Booklet

WHAT IS BS 8599-1:2011 WORKPLACE FIRST AID KITS DO YOU KNOW 48

FA10

FA11

FA12

25 people

25+ people

100 people

Content List & Description

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Guidance leaflet

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Contents list BS 8599-1:2014

Medium sterile dressing: 2m x 7.5cm, absorbent pad 12cm x 12cm

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Large sterile dressing: 2m x 10cm, absorbent pad 18cm x 18cm

Triangular bandage: 20gsm non woven or cotton 90cm x 90cm x 127cm

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Safety pins: length 2.5cm

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Eye pad sterile dressing: 1.5m x 5cm, oval pad 7cm x 5cm

The standard speci es the correct contents for small,

Sterile adhesive dressings: 7.5cm2, dressing pad >20% of the area

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Alcohol free wipes: 80cm²

medium, large or travel-size kits and recommends how many kits are needed depending on the size of the organisation. Compliance with this standard demonstrates that the kits are a better product and enable customers to meet their heath and safety obligations under the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines. BS 8599-1 is the standard that sets the minimum level that rst aid kits should conform to:

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Adhesive tape: 2.5cm x 5cm

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Gloves: EN455

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Finger sterile dressing: 30cm x 3.5, absorbent pad 3.5cm²

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Resuscitation face shield, one way valve

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Foil blanket: 130cm x 210cm

FA10

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Burn dressing: 100cm²**

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Universal shears

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Conforming bandage: 4m x 7.5cm

FA12

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Wall hanging bracket: dust proof container

PORTWEST HAVE 3 STYLES THAT ARE CERTIFIED TO BS 8599-1:2011: FA10, FA11, FA12