There is no standard list of items to put in a first aid box. It depends on what you assess the needs are. However, as a guide, and where there is no special risk in the workplace, a minimum stock of first aid items would be:

HSE 21 to 50 Person Kit

• First Aid Guidance Leaflet
• 60 Adhesive Dressings (Plasters) Assorted
• 6 x No.l6 Eye Pad with Bandage
• 8 x Triangular Bandages
• 12 x Safety Pins
• 12 x HSE Dressing 12 x l2cm
• 4 x HSE Dressing 18 x l8cm
• 20 x Alcohol-Free Hygienic Cleansing Wipes
• 3 x Pairs Disposable Gloves

HSE 11 to 20 Person Kit

• First Aid Guidance Leaflet
• 40 Adhesive Dressings (Plasters) Assorted
• 4 x No.l6 Eye Pad with Bandage
• 6 x Triangular Bandages
• 12 x Safety Pins
• 9 x HSE Dressing 12 x l2cm
• 3 x HSE Dressing 18 x l8cm
• 10 x Alcohol-Free Hygienic Cleansing Wipes
• 2 x Pairs Disposable Gloves

HSE 6 to 10 Person Kit

• First Aid Guidance Leaflet
• 20 Adhesive Dressings (Plasters) Assorted
• 2 x No.l6 Eye Pad with Bandage
• 4 x Triangular Bandages
• 6 x Safety Pins
• 6 x HSE Dressing 12 x l2cm
• 2 x HSE Dressing 18 x l8cm
• 6 x Alcohol-Free Hygienic Cleansing Wipes
• Pair Disposable Gloves

HSE 1 to 5 Person Kit

• First Aid Guidance Leaflet
• 6 x Adhesive Dressings (Plasters) Assorted
• 2 x Triangular Bandages
• 6 x Safety Pins
• 1 x HSE Dressing 18 x 18cm
• 2 x Alcohol-Free Hygienic Cleansing Wipes
• 1 x Pair Disposable Gloves

(The table below is for guidance purposes only)

As per the H.S.E. First Aid at Work Approved Code of Practice and Guidance.