The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and Approved Code of Practice 1997 advise that it is the duty of each employer to decide upon the level of kit required based on risk assessment i.e. low, medium or high risk and to ensure that adequate first aid provision is made for their employees at all times should they become injured or become ill at work.
Each of these kits comply with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and Approved Code of Practice 1997. Each kit consists of all of the basic items required, contained in a robust, modern, dustproof polypropylene carrying case. These kits can also be supplied in a traditional green plastic first aid box upon request.
HSE 10 kit – suitable for establishments with up to 10 employees in a low or moderate risk environment, or up to 5 employees in a higher risk environment
HSE 20 kit - suitable for establishments with up to 20 employees in a low or moderate risk environment, or up to 10 employees in a higher risk environment
HSE 50 kit - suitable for establishments with up to 50 employees in a low or moderate risk environment, or up to 25 employees in a higher risk environment
HSE 1 (or Travel) kit – Suitable for an employees when working away from their main place of employment, e.g. delivery driver or repairman.
Examples of risks;
Low risk most shops, offices etc.
Moderate risk Warehouses, assembly plants, light industry
High risk Factories, heavy industry
Use of hazardous machinery should be taken into account when carrying out a risk assessment, even if in a ‘low risk’ environment.
The food HSE kits contain blue detectable plasters.
