A compact car first aid kit compliant with BS8599-1:2019, covering up to 8 passengers. Supplied in a soft zip bag with 12 types of dressing and emergency aids selected for roadside use without specialist training.
A car first aid kit is one of those things you hope to never open, but you will be very glad it is there if you do. This kit has been put together specifically for road traffic incidents, covering the critical window between an accident happening and the emergency services arriving. Contents are selected for ease of use with no prior training needed, so anyone in the vehicle can act quickly and confidently when it counts.
The kit meets the fully revised BS8599-1:2019 standard, the current benchmark for workplace and vehicle first aid kits in the UK. It covers vehicles carrying a maximum of 8 passengers, making it appropriate for cars, taxis, minibuses, vans and trucks. Everything is packed into a soft zip bag that sits neatly in a glove box, under a seat, or in a door pocket without taking up much space.
What the Car First Aid Kit Contains
The contents list has been chosen with minor trauma and road accident injuries in mind. Burns, lacerations, shock and breathing emergencies are all addressed. The foil survival blanket is there for shock management and warmth, which matters more than people realise at a roadside incident in poor weather. The resuscitation face shield allows CPR to be performed safely without direct mouth contact, and the shears let you cut away clothing quickly to get to an injury without moving the casualty unnecessarily.
Full contents include: one adherent dressing (7.5 x 7.5cm), two burn dressings (10 x 10cm), ten cleansing wipes, one medium HSE dressing (12 x 12cm), one foil survival blanket, two pairs of nitrile gloves, one resuscitation face shield, one medium trauma dressing, one triangular bandage, one pair of shears, ten assorted washproof plasters, and a guidance leaflet. The guidance leaflet is worth a read before you need it rather than during.
Where This Car First Aid Kit Is Used
This kit is suited to any road-going vehicle where the driver wants to be prepared for minor to moderate injuries without carrying a full workplace first aid station around. Fleet operators often supply one per vehicle as a matter of course. Private car owners, van drivers, taxi operators and hauliers all benefit from having a compliant kit on board. The soft bag format means it does not rattle around like a rigid case and can be stored flat in tight spaces.
The BS8599-1:2019 compliance means this car first aid kit also satisfies the requirements that some fleet managers and insurance providers ask for when equipping commercial vehicles. It is a straightforward, no-fuss solution to a genuine safety obligation, and the compact format means there is no excuse for not having one in every vehicle.
Pro Tip: Check the kit every 12 months and replace any items that have passed their expiry date, particularly the dressings and gloves, as degraded materials can fail when you need them most.
This kit is used in cars, vans, taxis, trucks and light commercial vehicles where a compliant, ready-to-use first aid solution is needed for up to 8 occupants. It is well suited to fleet operators equipping multiple vehicles, sole traders keeping a van kit current, and private drivers who want to be prepared for roadside emergencies. The contents are specifically chosen for the injuries most commonly seen in minor road traffic accidents.
Best For
Cars and private vehicles
Taxis and private hire vehicles
Vans and light commercial vehicles
Trucks and HGVs
Fleet vehicle compliance
Key Contents
Foil survival blanket
Resuscitation face shield
Medium trauma dressing
Burn dressings x2
Nitrile gloves x2 pairs
Triangular bandage
Assorted washproof plasters x10
Shears and guidance leaflet
Key Features
BS8599-1:2019 compliant
Covers up to 8 passengers
Soft zip bag for compact storage
No training required to use
Guidance leaflet included
Not suitable for: Not suitable as a workplace first aid kit for fixed premises, which require a separate BS8599-1:2019 workplace-rated kit with a higher content count. This kit covers up to 8 passengers only and is not rated for larger vehicle capacities such as coaches or minibuses above that threshold.
Keep the kit stored in an accessible location in the vehicle, such as the glove box, door pocket, or under a seat. In the event of an incident, put on the nitrile gloves before treating any wounds. Use the cleansing wipes to clean minor cuts before applying a plaster or dressing, and use the burn dressings on heat-related injuries without breaking blisters. The foil survival blanket should be wrapped around a casualty showing signs of shock or cold exposure while waiting for the emergency services.
The guidance leaflet inside the kit covers basic first aid steps for the most common roadside injuries. It is worth reading through it before an emergency rather than opening it for the first time at an incident.
Store the kit somewhere accessible in the vehicle before setting off on any journey.
At an incident, make the area safe before approaching any casualty.
Put on a pair of nitrile gloves before handling any dressings or treating wounds.
Use cleansing wipes to clean minor cuts and abrasions before dressing.
Apply the appropriate dressing for the injury: burn dressings for burns, trauma dressing for heavier bleeding, washproof plasters for minor cuts.
Wrap the foil survival blanket around a casualty showing signs of shock or cold exposure.
Use the resuscitation face shield if CPR is required.
Apply the triangular bandage as a sling or to secure a dressing where needed.
Use the shears to cut away clothing if you need to access an injury without moving the casualty.
Call 999 and follow emergency services instructions until help arrives.
Does this car first aid kit meet the current BS8599-1 standard?
Yes. This kit has been fully revised to comply with the BS8599-1:2019 update, which is the current UK standard for vehicle first aid kits. It is rated for vehicles carrying up to 8 passengers.
Can this kit be used in a commercial van or taxi as well as a private car?
Yes. The kit is suitable for any road-going vehicle up to the 8-passenger threshold, including cars, taxis, private hire vehicles, vans and trucks. Fleet operators commonly supply one per vehicle to meet compliance requirements.
How often should the contents be checked and replaced?
It is good practice to check the kit annually and replace any items that have passed their printed expiry date, particularly dressings, gloves and the resuscitation face shield. A kit that has been opened and used should be restocked promptly.
This car first aid kit is compliant with BS8599-1:2019, the UK standard governing the minimum contents and quality requirements for vehicle first aid kits. The kit is rated for a maximum occupancy of 8 passengers. Contents include nitrile gloves for infection control, a foil survival blanket with a reflective coating for thermal retention, and sterile dressings manufactured to clinical standards. The soft zip bag is made from a durable fabric and is designed for flat, compact storage in standard vehicle compartments.
Standard
BS8599-1:2019
Maximum Passengers
8
Container Type
Soft zip bag
Gloves Material
Nitrile
Burn Dressing Size
10 x 10cm
Medium HSE Dressing Size
12 x 12cm
Adherent Dressing Size
7.5 x 7.5cm
Cleansing Wipes
10
Washproof Plasters
10 assorted
SKU
MED3014
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