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I just saw that now UK has got or updated the standard for first aid kit that must be kept in cars


This is not for every private vehicle but is for employee supplied vehicles for HSE (Health and Safety Executive) requirements.

The new BS 5899-2 standard doesn't really meet German DIN 13164 standard (legal Requirement for all vehicles in Continental Europe), which certainly appears to be for a more realistic vehicle crash FAK. But it does include some plasters, limited sterile burn dressings, Resusciade Faceshield and some sterile wipes for cuts, scrapes and burns

A comparison can be seen here

DIN 13164 compliant AA Ultimate First Aid Kit - http://www.amazon.co.uk/AA-Ultimate-Firs...KG3VHX4GY611WFH

Motorist Vehicle First Aid Kit Medium BS8599-2-2014 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorist-Vehicle...words=BS+8599-2

DIN 13164 compliant kits can be had in the UK for around $7

The minimum content requirement for vehicles carrying 1-2 people for the new BS8599-2-2014 can be seen here;

http://www.spservices.co.uk/item/Brand_BS8599-2CompliantVehicleFirstAidKit-Small_150_0_4736_1.html

As you can see, there isn't much for a kit that is very light for those bloody blunt force trauma vehicle crashes. A few plasters are not going to cut it.




Edited by Am_Fear_Liath_Mor (06/09/14 01:13 AM)