British Standard Small Workplace First Aid Kit 86pcs - Fully Stocked and Wall-Mountable

British Standard Small Workplace First Aid Kit 86pcs (BS8599-1 Compliant) 

The Small Workplace First Aid Kit 86pcs is a fully stocked, BS8599-1:2011 compliant emergency response kit containing 86 pieces across 15 item types, designed for low-hazard workplaces and smaller working groups of up to approximately 25 people. It is supplied in a weatherproof green hinged case that keeps all sterile contents protected from the dust, moisture, and physical knocks typical of active site environments. For site managers and health and safety officers who need a compliant, ready-to-deploy first aid provision without the time and cost of sourcing individual items separately, this kit addresses the legal requirement, the content specification, and the practical installation need in a single purchase.

Why Choose the Small Workplace First Aid Kit 86pcs

• 86 pieces verified against BS8599-1:2011: The kit arrives with all 86 pieces in place across 15 item types, meeting the small-category content requirements of the British Standard without any supplementary purchasing or pre-deployment checking.
• Weatherproof rigid hinged case: A cardboard or thin-plastic first aid box is not fit for purpose in a site cabin, plant shed, or industrial workshop. The robust green case resists moisture and dust ingress, protecting the sterile dressings, wipes, and bandages inside from contamination during the weeks and months between incidents.
• Wall-mountable for a designated first aid point: The case is designed to be fixed permanently to a wall at the first aid station, making it immediately visible and accessible under pressure. The clear "First Aid" text and white cross on the front panel mean anyone on site can locate it quickly, regardless of how familiar they are with the building or compound layout.
• Integrated carry handle for rapid deployment: First aid rarely happens at the first aid station. The carry handle allows the responder to take the entire kit directly to the casualty, whether that is across a workshop floor, to a different level of a building, or to the far end of a compound.
• Hypa-branded medical consumables throughout: All sterile items within the kit are from the Hypa range, supplied in individually sealed packaging. This includes the HypaSoothe Burn Dressing, HypaTouch Nitrile Gloves, HypaPlast Washproof Plasters, and HypaClean Sterile Wipes, all appropriate for professional workplace first aid use.
• Recognised colour coding for fast identification under pressure: The green case with white cross follows standard visual coding for first aid equipment in UK workplaces, consistent with the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.
• Available in small, medium, and large: Where a risk assessment identifies a need for greater capacity, medium and large variants are available with higher item quantities to meet the corresponding BS8599-1:2011 category specifications.

What's in the Box?

• First Aid Guidance Leaflet: 1
• HypaCover First Aid Dressing, 12x12cm: 2
• HypaCover First Aid Dressing, 18x18cm: 2
• HypaBand Triangular Bandage: 2
• HypaCover Eye Dressing: 2
• HypaPlast Washproof Plasters: 40
• HypaClean Sterile Moist Wipe: 20
• HypaPlast Microporous Tape, 2.5cm: 1 roll
• HypaTouch Nitrile Gloves (Pair): 6 pairs
• HypaCover Finger Dressing: 2
• HypaGuard Face Shield: 1
• HypaGuard Foil Blanket: 1
• HypaSoothe Burn Dressing, 10x10cm: 1
• Clothing Cutters: 1
• HypaBand Conforming Bandage, 7.5cm: 1

Total: 86 pieces across 15 item types

 Specifications

Compatibility

Who Is This For?

The Small Workplace First Aid Kit 86pcs is designed for employers, health and safety officers, site managers, and facilities managers responsible for first aid provision in low-hazard workplaces with smaller working groups. It is most commonly specified for site cabins, light industrial workshops, plant compound offices, small trade premises, and welfare facilities serving compact crews. It is the appropriate choice where a risk assessment conducted under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 indicates that a small-category BS8599-1:2011 kit is sufficient for the assessed risk level and headcount.

Typical Applications

• First aid point installation in a site cabin or welfare unit serving a small construction or groundworks crew
• Designated first aid station in a light manufacturing workshop, maintenance facility, or plant hire depot
• First aid compliance provision for small trade premises including joinery shops, plumbing and electrical contractors' workshops, and fitted-out storage compounds
• Supplementary first aid point in a satellite cabin or plant compound, alongside a larger primary kit at the main welfare unit on a bigger site
• First aid provision for a mobile maintenance team operating from a fixed base location
• Emergency medical provision in a facilities management hub covering a small building or campus zone
• First aid compliance for an office environment adjacent to construction activity where a low-hazard assessment applies

How to Use

1. Select an appropriate wall location at the designated first aid point. Fix the case at a height accessible to all staff, ensuring it is clearly visible from the main work area and unobstructed at all times.
2. Inform all relevant personnel of the kit location before work begins. In a workplace of this size, all staff should be able to identify the first aid station without assistance.
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 required. Select the appropriate items for the injury type: wound dressings for lacerations, the HypaSoothe Burn Dressing for thermal burns, eye dressings for eye contamination, and nitrile gloves before any contact with a casualty.
5. Put on a pair of HypaTouch Nitrile Gloves before treating any wound or handling a casualty. This is a basic infection control measure and is required practice under HSE guidance.
6. After treatment, record the injury and the items used in the workplace accident book. Replace any used or opened items promptly to restore the kit to its full 86-piece, BS8599-1:2011 compliant status.

Safety and Maintenance

Safety during use:

• Always don nitrile gloves before treating any wound or handling a casualty. Do not skip this step even for minor injuries. The six pairs supplied provide sufficient capacity for multiple incidents between restocking.
• Dressings, sterile wipes, and bandages are single-use items. Once opened, they are no longer sterile and must not be returned to the kit.
• The HypaGuard Face Shield is intended for CPR administration only. Ensure your appointed first aider is familiar with its use before an emergency occurs.
• The HypaSoothe Burn Dressing is designed for thermal burns. Do not apply it to chemical burns without first consulting appropriate medical guidance and following your workplace COSHH procedures.
• If an injury exceeds the scope of the 86-piece kit contents, call 999 and keep the casualty comfortable until emergency services arrive.

After use and maintenance:

• Replace all used items immediately after any incident. A partially stocked kit is a non-compliant kit and may leave personnel inadequately protected in a subsequent emergency.
• Inspect the kit at a minimum of monthly intervals in any active workplace. Check for expired items, damaged or opened sterile packaging, missing components, and the condition of the case.
• Clean the inside of the case with a mild disinfectant wipe if any contamination has occurred. The case exterior can be wiped down with a damp cloth. Do not use harsh solvents on the case shell.
• Check that the wall-mounting fixings remain secure, particularly in environments subject to vibration from machinery or heavy vehicle movement nearby.
• Record all inspections and restocking activities in the workplace first aid register. A documented inspection log is a basic compliance expectation during any HSE visit or third-party health and safety audit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does BS8599-1:2011 compliance actually mean, and why does it matter to my workplace?

A: BS8599-1:2011 is the British Standard that specifies the minimum contents for a workplace first aid kit. It defines three kit sizes: small, medium, and large, each with prescribed item types and quantities based on the number of employees and the level of workplace hazard. A kit carrying this designation has been assembled to contain the correct items in the correct quantities for its size category. Whilst the HSE's own guidance under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 does not mandate BS8599-1 by name, the standard is widely accepted across UK industry as the practical benchmark for demonstrating that an employer has taken reasonable steps to provide adequate first aid provision. For procurement teams and H&S officers, specifying a BS8599-1:2011 compliant kit is the most straightforward way to evidence duty of care and satisfy audits.

Q: Does the 86-piece count include every individual item in the kit?

A: Yes. The 86-piece total reflects every individual item across the 15 item types supplied in the kit, counted to the unit level. This includes all 40 washproof plasters, all 20 sterile wipes, all 6 pairs of nitrile gloves, and every individual dressing, bandage, and accessory. The total is stated on the product to allow procurement teams to verify contents against purchase orders and to make direct comparisons with alternative kits. After any incident, use the 86-piece figure as your baseline when checking the kit back to full compliance.

Q: How many people is the Small Workplace First Aid Kit 86pcs suitable for?

A: Under BS8599-1:2011 guidance, a small-category kit is appropriate for workplaces with up to approximately 25 employees where the hazard level is assessed as low. For higher-risk environments or larger teams, a medium or large kit is the correct specification. Headcount is one factor, but the type of work, proximity to emergency services, and the nature of likely injuries should all form part of the formal risk assessment. The risk assessment, rather than headcount alone, is the definitive basis for kit size selection under HSE guidance.

Q: Is the Small Workplace First Aid Kit 86pcs suitable for a construction site?

A: It can be appropriate for a small crew on a construction site, such as a site cabin serving a compact groundworks, fitout, or specialist subcontract team, provided the risk assessment supports a small-category selection. Construction activity typically presents higher hazard levels than a light office or workshop environment, which often means a medium or large kit is more appropriate as headcount or risk increases. Many site managers use this kit as a supplementary first aid point in a satellite cabin or plant compound, alongside a larger primary kit at the main welfare unit.

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

A: The principal differences are content compliance, piece count transparency, and case integrity. A non-certified first aid box may contain fewer items than BS8599-1:2011 requires, may use lower-specification dressings, and is frequently supplied in a cardboard or lightweight plastic case that degrades rapidly in a site or industrial environment. The Small Workplace First Aid Kit 86pcs is housed in a rigid, weatherproof hinged case, contains 86 verified pieces across 15 Hypa-branded item types in individually sealed sterile packaging, and arrives fully stocked. The buyer does not need to cross-reference contents against the standard or source additional items before the kit can be deployed.

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

A: The case is designed to be wall-mountable via fixing points on the rear of the case. Select fixings appropriate for the wall substrate: in a standard site cabin panel, a pair of suitable screws is typically sufficient, whilst masonry or blockwork requires appropriate raw plugs and fixings rated for the wall type and the weight of the loaded kit. Mount the case at a height accessible to all relevant staff and ensure the location is clearly marked with a first aid point sign in compliance with the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.

Q: How do I maintain compliance once items have been used from the kit?

A: Any item removed from the kit must be replaced promptly to restore the full 86-piece, BS8599-1:2011 compliant contents. After every incident, check the entire kit, not only the items directly used. Operate a monthly inspection routine as a minimum, checking for used items, expired sterile consumables, damaged packaging, and the condition of the case. Record each inspection and restock in the workplace first aid register. CMT Group supplies individual Hypa-branded first aid consumables and refill items, so ongoing compliance does not require purchasing a complete new kit after every use.

Q: We manage first aid provision across multiple sites. Can CMT Group help simplify procurement and restocking?

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

Q: How often should the kit be formally inspected?

A: Monthly is the accepted practical standard for most active workplaces. In high-usage environments, or immediately after any incident, inspect the kit without delay. Each inspection should confirm that all 86 pieces are present, all sterile packaging is intact and undamaged, no items have passed their expiry date, and the case is clean and structurally sound. Record every inspection. Where the workplace is subject to HSE visits or third-party H&S audits, a documented inspection log for the first aid kit is a basic compliance expectation.

Q: Is this available for next-day delivery, and can I rely on CMT Group for ongoing restocking?

A: Yes. CMT Group operates a fleet of over 100 vehicles covering 90% of the UK, with next-day delivery available 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 and can reach your location within 2 to 3 hours, UK-wide. CMT holds FORS Silver Accreditation across its entire fleet, meeting the safety and operational standards required for access to managed construction and infrastructure sites. For organisations managing first aid compliance across multiple locations, a trade account through the EDGE portal provides agreed pricing and streamlined reordering from a single platform.