British Standard Medium Workplace First Aid Kit 128pcs - Fully Stocked and Wall-Mountable

British Standard Medium Workplace First Aid Kit 128pcs

The British Standard Medium Workplace First Aid Kit 128pcs is a fully stocked, BS8599-1:2019 compliant emergency response kit containing 128 pieces across 15 item types, designed for workplaces with up to approximately 100 employees in a low-hazard environment, or for smaller teams working in higher-risk conditions. It is supplied in a weatherproof green hinged case measuring 270 x 220 x 90mm, robust enough to withstand the dust, vibration, and humidity of an active construction site, plant shed, or industrial workshop. For health and safety officers and site managers who need a step-up from a small-category kit without moving to full large-kit specification, this is the correct compliant provision for mid-sized crews and facilities.

Why Choose the British Standard Medium Workplace First Aid Kit 128pcs

• 128 verified pieces meeting BS8599-1:2019 medium-category specification: The kit arrives complete with all 128 pieces in place across 15 item types, meeting the mandatory content requirements for the medium category of the current British Standard. No cross-referencing against the standard, no sourcing of supplementary items, and no pre-deployment checking is required before the kit is ready for use.
• Substantially increased quantities versus a small kit: Compared to a small-category kit, this medium specification includes 60 washproof plasters versus 40, 30 sterile wipes versus 20, nine pairs of nitrile gloves versus six, two foil blankets versus one, and two burn dressings versus one. These increases reflect the higher statistical probability of multiple incidents in a larger or more active workplace.
• Weatherproof rigid hinged case purpose-built for site conditions: A cardboard or lightweight plastic first aid box fails in the conditions where this kit is most likely to be needed. The rigid green case resists moisture and dust penetration, keeping sterile dressings, wipes, and bandages uncontaminated during the weeks and months between incidents on a live site or in a busy workshop.
• Wall-mountable at a designated first aid station: The case is designed to be fixed permanently to a wall at the identified first aid point, keeping it instantly locatable under pressure. The clearly marked "First Aid" text and white cross on the front panel mean any worker can find it without needing to know the site layout.
• Integrated carry handle for rapid deployment away from the station: In a medium-sized workplace, the incident may occur at a distance from the first aid point. The carry handle allows the responder to take all 128 pieces directly to the casualty, whether across a factory floor, to a different area of a compound, or to a remote part of a construction site.
• Hypa-branded medical consumables throughout: All sterile items are from the Hypa range and supplied in individually sealed packaging, including the HypaSoothe Burn Dressings, HypaTouch Nitrile Gloves, HypaPlast Washproof Plasters, and HypaClean Sterile Wipes, all appropriate for professional workplace first aid use.
• Refills available separately: Individual Hypa-branded refill items are available from CMT Group, so the kit can be restored to its full 128-piece compliant contents after any incident without purchasing a complete replacement kit.

What's included?

• First Aid Guidance Leaflet: 1
• HypaCover First Aid Dressing, 12x12cm: 4
• HypaCover First Aid Dressing, 18x18cm: 3
• HypaBand Triangular Bandage: 3
• HypaCover Eye Dressing: 3
• HypaPlast Washproof Plasters: 60
• HypaClean Sterile Moist Wipe: 30
• HypaPlast Microporous Tape, 2.5cm: 2 rolls
• HypaTouch Nitrile Gloves (Pair): 9 pairs
• HypaCover Finger Dressing: 3
• HypaGuard Face Shield: 1
• HypaGuard Foil Blanket: 2
• HypaSoothe Burn Dressing, 10x10cm: 2
• Clothing Cutters: 1
• HypaBand Conforming Bandage, 7.5cm: 2

Total: 128 pieces across 15 item types

 Specifications

Compatibility

Who Is This For?

The British Standard Medium Workplace First Aid Kit 128pcs is designed for health and safety officers, site managers, facilities managers, and employers responsible for first aid compliance in mid-sized workplaces or higher-activity environments. It is most commonly specified for site welfare units serving crews of 25 to 100 people, medium-sized industrial workshops, plant hire depots, machinery maintenance facilities, and construction compounds where the nature of the work means a small-category kit is insufficient. It is also the appropriate choice for smaller high-risk workplaces where a risk assessment under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 indicates that medium-category provision is necessary despite a lower headcount.

Typical Applications

• Principal welfare cabin or first aid station on a construction site with a mid-sized site crew
• Designated first aid point in a medium industrial workshop, fabrication facility, or manufacturing unit
• First aid compliance provision for a plant hire depot, machinery maintenance shed, or heavy equipment yard
• Central first aid station for a facilities management operation covering a large building, industrial estate, or multi-unit campus
• Primary first aid provision for civil engineering and groundworks projects with crews operating in higher-risk conditions
• First aid station in a trade contractor's main depot or storage compound serving a larger workforce
• Supplementary high-capacity kit at the main welfare unit of a large site, used alongside additional small kits distributed across satellite cabins and compound areas

How to Use

1. Select a designated wall location at the first aid station in a position clearly visible from the primary work area. Fix the case using fixings appropriate to the wall substrate at a height accessible to all relevant staff.
2. Inform all personnel of the kit location before work begins. In a medium-sized workplace, all staff should know the location of the first aid station. Display a first aid point sign above or adjacent to the case in compliance with the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.
3. In the event of an injury, take the kit by its carry handle directly to the casualty. Do not move the casualty to the kit unless it is safe and medically appropriate to do so.
4. Open the hinged case and refer to the First Aid Guidance Leaflet if needed. Select the correct items for the injury: wound dressings for lacerations, one of the two HypaSoothe Burn Dressings for thermal burns, eye dressings for eye contamination, triangular bandages for fracture or sling support, and nitrile gloves before any contact with the casualty.
5. Don a pair of HypaTouch Nitrile Gloves before treating any wound or making physical contact with a casualty. This is a basic infection control requirement and is required practice under HSE guidance.
6. After treatment, record the injury and items used in the workplace accident book. Identify every item removed from the kit and arrange replacement promptly to restore the full 128-piece compliant contents.

Safety and Maintenance

Safety during use:

• Always don nitrile gloves before treating any wound or handling a casualty. The nine pairs supplied provide sufficient capacity for multiple concurrent or sequential incidents between restocking.
• All dressings, wipes, and bandages are single-use. Once the sealed packaging is opened, the item is no longer sterile and must not be returned to the kit.
• The HypaGuard Face Shield is for CPR use only. Ensure appointed first aiders are familiar with its correct use before deployment on site.
• Both HypaSoothe Burn Dressings are designed for thermal burns only. Do not apply to chemical burns without consulting appropriate medical guidance and following site COSHH procedures.
• Where an injury exceeds the scope of the kit contents or the competence of the available first aider, call 999 immediately and keep the casualty comfortable and still until emergency services arrive.

After use and maintenance:

• Replace all used items as soon as possible after any incident. A partially stocked kit is non-compliant and may be inadequate in a subsequent emergency. Use the 128-piece total as your baseline when checking the kit after each incident.
• Inspect the kit at monthly intervals as a minimum. In high-activity environments or after any incident, inspect immediately. Check all 128 pieces are present, all sterile packaging is intact and within date, and the case is clean and undamaged.
• Wipe the interior of the case with a mild disinfectant wipe if contamination has occurred. The exterior can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Avoid solvents or abrasive cleaners on the case shell.
• Verify that wall-mounting fixings remain secure at each inspection, particularly in environments subject to vibration from nearby plant, machinery, or heavy vehicle movement.
• Maintain a documented inspection log for the kit. A written record of inspections, restocking, and incident use is a basic compliance expectation during any HSE visit or third-party health and safety audit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does BS8599-1:2019 compliance mean, and how does the 2019 standard differ from the previous 2011 version?

A: BS8599-1:2019 is the current edition of the British Standard for workplace first aid kit contents, superseding the 2011 version. The 2019 revision updated the required content specifications across the small, medium, and large kit categories, reflecting developments in first aid practice and workplace risk. A kit marked as BS8599-1:2019 compliant has been assembled to meet the current edition of the standard, not the earlier 2011 specification. For procurement teams and health and safety officers specifying kits today, BS8599-1:2019 is the correct standard to reference, and this kit meets it in full across all 128 pieces and 15 item types.

Q: What does BS8599-1:2019 medium-category compliance mean in practice, and how does it differ from the small category?

A: The medium category of BS8599-1:2019 requires greater quantities of dressings, gloves, wipes, and bandages than the small category, reflecting the higher probability of incidents in a larger or more active workplace. The practical differences are: 60 washproof plasters versus 40, nine pairs of nitrile gloves versus six, two burn dressings versus one, 30 sterile wipes versus 20, and four small dressings versus two. These are not arbitrary increases. They are based on the expected frequency and variety of incidents in a workplace of this scale, and a medium-category kit that falls short on any of these quantities is non-compliant regardless of what its label states.

Q: How many people is the British Standard Medium Workplace First Aid Kit 128pcs suitable for?

A: Under BS8599-1:2019 guidance, a medium-category kit is appropriate for workplaces with approximately 26 to 100 employees in a low-hazard environment. For higher-hazard workplaces, the medium specification may also be appropriate for smaller teams where the nature of the work increases the likelihood or severity of injury. The risk assessment conducted under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 is the definitive basis for kit size selection, and headcount is one input rather than the sole determining factor. Where construction activity, working at height, or use of heavy plant is involved, a risk assessment often indicates a medium-category kit as the minimum appropriate provision even for smaller crews.

Q: Is this kit suitable for a construction site welfare cabin?

A: Yes, this is one of the most common applications for this kit. A site welfare cabin serving a crew of 25 to 100 workers on a construction, civil engineering, or groundworks project is a typical medium-kit environment. The weatherproof rigid case protects sterile contents from the dust, humidity, and physical conditions of a working cabin, and the wall-mountable design allows permanent installation at a clearly marked first aid station. For larger sites with multiple welfare facilities, many principal contractors use this kit as the primary provision at the main cabin and supplement it with small kits at satellite cabins and compound areas.

Q: What is the practical difference between this kit and a budget or non-certified medium first aid box?

A: Three differences matter most. First, content compliance: a non-certified kit may not meet BS8599-1:2019 medium-category quantities, leaving gaps in provision that only become apparent during an incident or an HSE inspection. Second, piece count transparency: the 128-piece total allows procurement and health and safety teams to verify contents against purchase orders and restock accurately after use. Third, case integrity: budget kits are frequently supplied in thin plastic or cardboard cases that crack, warp, or allow moisture ingress in a site environment. The rigid weatherproof case on this kit is designed to maintain sterile contents in exactly the conditions where workplace first aid is most likely to be needed.

Q: Are refills available for this kit?

A: Yes. CMT Group supplies individual Hypa-branded refill items so the kit can be restored to its full 128-piece, BS8599-1:2019 compliant contents after any incident without purchasing a complete new kit. After each use, record which items were removed and order replacements promptly. Maintaining a standing restock of high-consumption items such as nitrile gloves, washproof plasters, and sterile wipes reduces the risk of a partially stocked kit on a busy site.

Q: Can the case be wall-mounted directly, or does it need separate fixing hardware?

A: The case is designed for wall mounting via fixing points on the rear of the case. Select fixings appropriate for the wall substrate: in a standard site cabin panel, suitable screws are typically sufficient, whilst masonry or blockwork requires raw plugs and fixings rated for the wall type and the loaded weight of the kit. At 270 x 220 x 90mm, the case fits comfortably within most welfare cabin and workshop first aid station layouts. Mount it at a height accessible to all relevant staff and display a first aid point sign above or adjacent to the case in compliance with the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.

Q: How do I maintain compliance between incidents?

A: Inspect the kit monthly as a minimum and immediately after any incident. At each inspection, confirm all 128 pieces are present, all sterile packaging is sealed and within the expiry date, and the case is clean and structurally sound. Record every inspection and restock in a workplace first aid register. Replace any used or expired items without delay. A partially stocked kit is non-compliant, and a kit with expired sterile items carries the same practical risk. Documented inspection records are a basic expectation during any HSE visit or third-party health and safety audit.

Q: We need to equip multiple sites and cabins. Can CMT Group simplify procurement across locations?

A: Yes. CMT Group's EDGE procurement portal is built for exactly this requirement. EDGE provides agreed contract pricing on first aid kits and consumables, site-specific purchasing controls, role-based user permissions, and budget limits so site supervisors can reorder approved items without requiring central sign-off on every transaction. The Document Hub holds all invoices and proof of deliveries in a single searchable location, and EDGE integrates directly with Punchout, EDI, and API systems to remove duplicate data entry. The portal is free to use and co-branded with your organisation's logo and colours. Contact a CMT account manager to discuss setting up your account.

Q: How does the medium kit compare to the small and large kits in the same range?

A: All three kits share the same 15 item types and are assembled from the same Hypa-branded medical consumables in a weatherproof wall-mountable hinged case. The difference between them is quantity. The small kit contains 86 pieces and is appropriate for workplaces of up to approximately 25 employees in a low-hazard environment. The medium kit contains 128 pieces and covers workplaces of up to approximately 100 employees, or smaller higher-risk teams. The large kit carries a higher piece count again and is the correct specification for larger workforces, principal contractor welfare units, and high-hazard environments. The correct selection always depends on the risk assessment, not headcount alone.

Q: Is next-day delivery available, and can CMT Group support ongoing restocking reliably?

A: Yes. CMT Group operates a fleet of over 100 vehicles covering 90% of the UK, with next-day delivery on orders placed by 5pm via phone or email, or by 7pm for online orders. For site-critical requirements, a dedicated VIP delivery service dispatches a vehicle within 30 minutes, reaching most UK locations within 2 to 3 hours. CMT holds FORS Silver Accreditation across its entire fleet, meeting the safety and compliance standards required for access to managed construction and infrastructure sites. For organisations managing first aid provision across multiple projects or locations, the EDGE procurement portal provides agreed pricing, streamlined reordering, and full purchasing visibility from a single platform.