{"id":7775,"date":"2019-02-24T10:31:53","date_gmt":"2019-02-24T10:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.eu\/blog\/?p=7775"},"modified":"2019-02-24T10:31:53","modified_gmt":"2019-02-24T10:31:53","slug":"bs8599-1-2019-bsi-first-aid-kits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.uk\/blog\/bs8599-1-2019-bsi-first-aid-kits\/","title":{"rendered":"New British Standard (BS8599-1 2019) for BSi first aid kits"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Critical<\/a>An update to BS8599-1:2019 means that new BSi first aid kit rules are in force.<\/p>\n

There are two new additions – a \u2018critical injury pack\u2019 for a severe life-threatening bleed or mass-casualty attack, and a new \u2018personal first aid kit\u2019, ideal for those lone-working and outside of the office. Minor other changes have been made to the small, medium and large workplace and catering kits.<\/p>\n

Critical Injury Pack<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Critical Injury Pack is designed to provide immediate, life-saving first aid to someone who has sustained a severe bleeding injury in the workplace.<\/p>\n

Every second count when dealing with a catastrophic bleed and action needs to be taken before emergency services arrive. This can make the difference between life and death. Currently, standard first aid kits aren\u2019t equipped appropriately to stem such a bleed.<\/p>\n

The HSE now recommends that employers provide haemostatic dressings and tourniquets in their first aid kits, where it\u2019s possible that trauma could occur.<\/p>\n

The new kit should be carried by the person at risk, so it\u2019s at hand when needed. Appropriate training is also important, so they know how to use it!<\/p>\n

The HSE recommends that employers arrange training for staff where tourniquets and haemostatic dressings are provided. A suitable course covering this would be our Catastrophic Bleeding course, which can be taken as a video online course or a classroom course nationwide. For more information click here<\/a>. We also offer a course that covers more emergency situations which can also be taken online or face to face nationally, visit our Major Injury Trauma<\/a> course.<\/p>\n

Another use for the critical injury pack is at a mass-casualty incident, like a terror attack. The kit can be deployed using a \u2018drop and throw\u2019 method ensuring there are suitable provisions to stem catastrophic bleeds for anybody affected.<\/p>\n

As Paramedics aren\u2019t able to engage when they arrive at a possible terror incident until it has been declared safe, being able to treat ourselves and others are so much more important. Large bleeds need immediate treatment, or death is a real possibility.<\/p>\n

The packs can be readily available at places with a large population, such as public venues like exhibition centres and concert halls. They should ideally be situated around cities, clearly signposted for ease of access.<\/p>\n

A BS8599-1:2019 Critical Injury Pack contains:<\/strong><\/p>\n