BS 8599-1:2019 pdf download – Workplace first aid kits Part 1: Specification for the contents of workplace first aid kits 1 Scope This part of BS 8599 specifies requirements for the compilation of first aid components in first aid kits for use in a workplace environment. Requirements are also given for the container holding the components. NOTE 1 AnnexA gives recommendations on the quantities and sizes of first aid kits necessary for different workplace environments based on the category of risk and the number of employees at the workplace. NOTE 2 Annex B gives guidance for employers on quantites of supplementary first aid kits (Personal ise first aid kits and Critical injury packs), NOTE3 For the avoidance o/ doubt, this standard does not supersede BS 8599-2 for vehicle first aid kits, employers should refer to BS 8599-2 when equipping vehicles with first aid kits. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. BS EN 455-1, Medical gloves for single use – Part 1: Requirements and testing for freedom from holes BS EN 455-2, Medical gloves for single use – Part 2: Requirements and testing for physical properties BS EN ISO 7010:2012+A7:2017, Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Registered safety signs 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this part of BS 8599, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 critical injury pack pack designed for environments where a person could sustain a severe injury, contains items to help manage catastrophic blood loss NOTE 1 Examples of such environments are given in Annex B NOTE2 Designed to be issued as a supplementary resource to small, medium or large first aid kits, as required. NOTE 3 Where a critical injury pack is ised in a workplace, appropriate training should be provided. See HSE guidance [1]. emergency dressing absorbent wound contact pad attached to a bandage, for use on lacerations and cuts to the skin 3.3 first aid kit container vessel used to hold first aid components, facilitating easy transportation and retrieval NOTE Typically this can be a box, case or bag. 3.4 personal issue kit small first aid kit, containing basic first aid components for one person NOTE Designed to be isued to individual employees, as a supplementary resource...

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