First Aid Kits

First aid kits are a legal requirement in any workplace. Having at least one first aid box at an easily accessible location is essential for providing immediate medical assistance in the event of an injury or illness – and we’ve got everything you need at Toolstation.

While a small first aid kit is usually suitable for a standard office space, bigger sites will require multiple medical kits to ensure they’re always easy to access quickly. It’s vital to replace items from a first aid kit as soon as possible after they are used.

It’s also important to have a first aid checklist and carry out regular inspections. Some items in a medical kit will come with expiry dates – pay particular attention to sterile items, which require regular checks to ensure they are still fit for purpose.

First Aid Kit Contents

Wondering what should be in a first aid kit? Your first aid kit contents should be determined by a needs assessment – different trades, industries and activities have varying risks and medical requirements.

As a minimum, a first aid box should include sterile plasters in assorted sizes, sterile eye pads, triangular bandages, safety pins, unmedicated wound dressings and disposable gloves.

All of these items should be individually wrapped for hygiene purposes. Scissors, tweezers, a thermometer, antiseptic cream, painkillers and antihistamines may come in handy too. Any first aid kit should also include an informational manual or instruction booklet.

First Aid Boxes

A first aid kit box is usually made with hard plastic casing to keep contents safe inside. You can store a first aid box in any central location where employees or visitors regularly pass by – this could be anywhere from kitchens or breakout areas to entrances or corridors.

It can be stored on a shelf or inside a cupboard. Alternatively, you could install a wall-mounted first aid kit for maximum visibility and accessibility. Need a first aid kit for car or van use? You can also choose a first aid bag to easily carry basic medical equipment as you travel from job to job.

At Toolstation, we stock a range of HSE-compliant first aid kits and other essential supplies such as eye wash stations and refills. Our high-quality selection includes a variety of workplace first aid kit sizes alongside options for home or vehicle use.