Lewis-Plast Small BS8599-1 First Aid Kit

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Lewis-Plast Small BS8599-1 First Aid Kit

Lewis-Plast’s small BS8599-1 first aid kit is a compact workplace and emergency kit supplied in a red box. The listing claims compliance with the 2019 update and gives different suggested kit ratios for low- and high-risk workplaces, so suitability depends on the setting and staff numbers.

At a glance

Small, compact box format intended for schools, workplaces and office emergencies.
The listed contents include assorted dressings, bandages, washproof plasters, cleansing wipes and emergency items.
Manufacturer material describes the kit as compliant with the 2019 revision of BS8599-1 and says its contents are HSE approved.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The contents list covers several basic wound-care and emergency needs, including burn and eye dressings, gloves and a resuscitation face shield.
A compact box may suit sites with limited storage space.
Workplace guidance in the listing distinguishes recommended quantities for low- and high-risk settings.

Cons

The small kit size limits how many people it is intended to serve compared with larger workplace kits.

Technical specifications

15 specifications

Identity
Brand	Lewis-Plast
Model	av2022-Lewis-Plast-risk high risk first aid kit these kits reflect the changes in both workplace practice and risks first aid kit for injuries-eeaa4af4
Model number	LP366-CASE OF 20

Kit details
Number of pieces	20
Colour	Red
Container type	Box
Material	plastic
Special feature	Compact
Recommended uses	Schools & workplaces, Injuries or Emergencies in offices
Age range	Adult
Country of origin	China

Dimensions and installation
Package dimensions	23.6 x 18.6 x 9.9 cm; 640 g
Mounting listed	mountable

Compliance claims
Material features	HSE & BS Compliant
Item type description	Lewis-Plast BS8599-1 2019 Compliant Small First Aid Kit

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing is inconsistent about the recommended low-risk quantity: one section says 1 kit per 100 employees, while another says 1 per 1-25 employees. It says high-risk workplaces should have 1 kit per 1-5 employees. Confirm the appropriate quantity against your workplace risk assessment. The title also describes low- and high-risk use, while another feature refers to the low-risk part of the kit. The listing calls the kit 20 pieces but separately lists 40 plasters and 20 wipes, so confirm how the piece count is defined. Compliance and approval statements are manufacturer claims.

What’s in the box

Included

First aid kit box
Conforming bandage (1), triangular bandages (2), burn dressing (1), eye pad dressings (2), finger dressings (2), HSE medium dressings (2), HSE large dressings (2), adult foil blanket (1), pairs of gloves (6), guidance leaflet (1), washproof assorted plasters (40), resuscitation face shield (1), shears (1), microporous tape (1), cleansing wipes (20)

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Workplaces or schools seeking a compact kit for basic first aid provision.
Home or self-catering accommodation buyers who want a small kit with varied listed contents.

Less suited to

Workplaces where a single small kit would not meet the needs indicated by the number of people or risk level.
Buyers who need a highly robust case, as customer feedback reports mixed views on durability.

Lewis-Plast Small BS8599-1 First Aid Kit · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 363 ratings

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4 stars8%8%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars1%1%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback describes the kit as comprehensive and good in perceived quality, with positive comments about basic emergency coverage and home or self-catering use. Durability feedback is mixed, including reports that the case feels less sturdy than expected. That concern may matter if the compact box will be handled frequently. The supplied rating distribution is largely five-star but also includes lower ratings, and ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.

Positive themes

Customers describe the kit as comprehensive for basic emergencies and praise its quality.
Feedback includes positive views on home use and perceived value.

Negative themes

Some customer feedback says the case is not as sturdy as expected.

Mixed feedback

Durability receives mixed feedback.

Frequently asked questions

What does the kit include?

The listed contents include bandages, burn and eye dressings, finger and HSE dressings, gloves, plasters, cleansing wipes, a foil blanket, a resuscitation face shield, shears, tape and a guidance leaflet.

Is this kit suitable for every workplace?

Not necessarily. The listing gives different kit ratios for low- and high-risk workplaces, and the low-risk guidance is contradictory. Assess the site and employee numbers before choosing how many kits are needed.

Does it claim BS8599-1 compliance?

Yes. The listing describes it as compliant with the 2019 update to BS8599-1 and says the contents are HSE approved. These are manufacturer claims.

Can it be mounted?

The listed mounting type is “mountable”. The supplied details do not specify mounting hardware.