A New British Standard of first aid kits compliant with BS8599-2:2014. Effective from March 2014, the standard aims to improve safety for all UK motorists by equipping vehicles with the most appropriate first response medical supplies necessary to treat road side injuries
The size of the first aid kits required for motor vehicles is determined by the category of hazard and by the number of potential passengers.
Category Vehicles
M Motor vehicles having at least four wheels and for the carriage of passengers
N Power-driven vehicles having at least four wheels and for the carriage of goods
O Trailers (including semitrailers)
Number of
passengers
Vehicle examples
Number and size of first aid kits required
1 to 16
Mini buses, small buses
1 x large
17+
Buses, coaches
2 x large*
* Multi-level vehicles might require more than two kits
Supplied in a durable, soft nylon first aid bag including:
First aid guidance leaflet
Contents list
Trauma dressing – large
Trauma dressing – medium x 2
Emergency first aid dressing x 2
Triangular bandage x 2
Cleansing wipes x 20
Sterile adhesive dressings x 20
Nitrile disposable gloves (pair) x 5
Resuscitation face shield x 2
Foil blanket x 3
Adherent dressing x 2
Burn dressing x 4
Heavy duty shears
