Content of First Aid Boxes
Please see the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for first aid supplies for all details on how to look after your first aid box.
The contents of a first aid box can vary depending on the nature of the workplace or activity, the level of risk, and the number of people who may need to access the kit.
These are the items that are required in standard first aid kits
| Standard First Aid kit Contents |
Small |
Medium |
Large |
| First Aid guidance leaflet |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Medium sterile dressing |
2 |
4 |
6 |
| Large sterile dressing |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| Triangular dressing |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| Eye dressing |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| Adhesive dressings |
40 |
60 |
100 |
| Sterile wet wipe |
20 |
30 |
40 |
| Microporous tape |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Nitrile gloves - pair |
6 |
9 |
12 |
| Face shield |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Foil blanket |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Burn dressing 10 x 10cm |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Clothing shears |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Conforming bandage |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Finger dressing |
2 |
3 |
4 |
This is only a suggested contents list and you may wish to add other First Aid items that are suitable for the typical type of injuries that could occur in the environment that you work in to permit quick and easy treatment.
It is however recommended that you don't keep tablets or medicines in the first-aid box.
First Aid box replenishment:
The approved supplier for ordering First Aid kits and other First Aid supplies is Lyreco.
Please view the product listLink opens in a new window for items you can order from our approved supplier.
Use the OPeRA e-Procurement System to purchase products.
All first aid items should be sourced from Lyreco to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance. Our main account number is 61943645
Pre arranged Delivery pointsLink opens in a new window for department/building drop offs have been arranged with Lyreco.
Customer contact phone number for Lyreco (UK) 08000 85 85 85
Query Handling Contact Details Link opens in a new window
Please escalate to healthsafetytraining@warwick.ac.uk if you need to arrange any urgent stock if there is any delays or issues with deliveries.