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Workplace first aid, explained
Practical, plain-English guides to keeping your workplace first-aid provision legal, stocked and audit-ready.
Kit contents
What should be in a workplace first aid kit? (UK checklist, 2026)
The British Standard BS 8599-1 contents, how many kits you need, and what to add for higher-risk sites.
Inspections
How often should first aid kits be inspected?
What the HSE expects, sensible inspection frequencies by risk level, and what to check each time.
Legal & compliance
UK workplace first aid requirements: HSE & ISO 45001 explained
Your legal duties under the 1981 Regulations, how many first-aiders you need, and how ISO 45001 fits in.
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