1、BSI Standards PublicationBS 8599-2:2014First aid kitsPart 2: Specification for the contentsof motor vehicle first aid kitsPublishing and copyright informationThe BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the documentwas last issued. The British Standards Institution 2014Publishe
2、d by BSI Standards Limited 2014ISBN 978 0 580 83243 7ICS 11.160; 13.100The following BSI references relate to the work on this document:Committee reference CH/240Draft for comment 13/30284622 DCPublication historyFirst published January 2014Amendments issued since publicationDate Text affectedBS 859
3、9-2:2014 BRITISH STANDARDContentsForeword ii1 Scope 12 Normative references 13 Terms and definitions 14 Contents of a motor vehicle first aid kit 25 Container 26 Marking 3AnnexesAnnex A (informative) Guidance on first aid kit sizes for motor vehicles 5Annex B (informative) Vehicle categories 6Biblio
4、graphy 7List of tablesTable 1 Contents of motor vehicle first aid kit 4Table A.1 Guidance on first aid kit sizes for motor vehicles 5Table B.1 Vehicle categories 6Summary of pagesThis document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to ii,pages 1 to 8, an inside back cover and a back
5、 cover.BRITISH STANDARD BS 8599-2:2014 The British Standards Institution 2014 iForewordPublishing informationThis part of BS 8599 is published by BSI Standards Limited, under licence fromThe British Standards Institution, and came into effect on 31 January 2014. Itwas prepared by Technical Committee
6、 CH/240, First aid kits. A list oforganizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to itssecretary.Relationship with other publicationsThis part of BS 8599 is part of a series that contains the following parts: Part 1: Specification for the contents of workplace first aid kits
7、Part 2: Specification for the contents of motor vehicle first aid kitsPresentational conventionsThe provisions of this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Itsrequirements are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is“shall”.Commentary, explanation and general i
8、nformative material is presented insmaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.Requirements in this standard are drafted in accordance with Rules for thestructure and drafting of UK standards, subclause J.1.1, which states,“Requirements should be expressed using wording such as:
9、 When tested asdescribed in Annex A, the product shall .”. This means that only those productsthat are capable of passing the specified test will be deemed to conform to thisstandard.Contractual and legal considerationsThis publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of acon
10、tract. Users are responsible for its correct application.Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legalobligations.BRITISH STANDARDBS 8599-2:2014ii The British Standards Institution 20141 ScopeThis part of BS 8599 specifies requirements for the compilation of first aidcomponent
11、s in three sizes of first aid kits (small, medium and large) for use inmotor vehicles.Requirements are also given for the container holding the components.NOTE 1 Motor vehicle first aid kits can be complemented by other items that havebeen identified during a risk assessment. Where there are unusual
12、 hazards that arespecific to a particular use of a vehicle, such as vehicles carrying dangerous chemicals(e.g. hydrofluoric acid), first aid kits might need to be supplemented with additionalappropriate components.NOTE 2 Annex A gives recommendations on the number and size of the first aidkits neces
13、sary for different vehicle types and numbers of passengers.NOTE 3 Annex B gives details of vehicle categories as defined by the EuropeanCommission 1.NOTE 4 A workplace risk assessment might determine that the vehicle motor kit issuitable for a lone worker.2 Normative referencesThe following document
14、s, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in thisdocument and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, onlythe edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of thereferenced document (including any amendments) applies.BS 7505:1995, Specification for t
15、he elastic properties of flat, non-adhesive,extensible fabric bandagesBS EN 455-1, Medical gloves for single use Part 1: Requirements and testing forfreedom from holesBS EN 455-2, Medical gloves for single use Part 2: Requirements and testing forphysical propertiesBS EN ISO 7010:2012, Graphical symb
16、ols Safety colours and safety signs Registered safety signs3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this part of BS 8599, the following terms and definitionsapply.3.1 emergency dressingabsorbent wound contact pad attached to a bandage for use on lacerations andcuts to skinSOURCE: BS 8599-1:2011, 3
17、.13.2 first aid kit containervessel used to hold first aid components, facilitating easy transportation andretrievalNOTE Typically this can be a box, case or bag.SOURCE: BS 8599-1:2011, 3.23.3 motorcyclepowered two or three wheeled motor vehicle whose weight does notexceed 400 kgBRITISH STANDARD BS
18、8599-2:2014 The British Standards Institution 2014 13.4 motor vehiclepower-driven road vehicle which has four or more wheels, which is not railborne, and which is normally used for: carrying persons and/or goods; towing vehicles used for the carriage of persons and/or goodsNOTE According to the DVLA
19、 Driving Licence Categories 2, this includes: cars vehicles up to 3,500 kg Maximum Authorised Mass with up to 8 passengerseats; medium sized vehicles weighing between 3,500 kg and 7,500 kg; large vehicles over 3,500 kg; minibuses no more than 16 seats, maximum length 8 m; buses more than 8 passenger
20、 seats.3.5 motor vehicle first aid kitcollection of first aid components held in a container and stored in a motorvehicle for use in the provision of first aid3.6 passenger carrying vehicle (PCV)road vehicle designed to carry passengers3.7 quadricyclesmall four-wheeled motorised vehicle defined by l
21、imitations in terms of weight,power and speedNOTE See European Commission vehicle categories 1 for more details.3.8 trauma dressingwound contact pressure dressing attached to a compression bandage with anintegrated fixation deviceNOTE A trauma dressing is designed to stop severe bleeding.4 Contents
22、of a motor vehicle first aid kitThe contents of a small, medium or large motor vehicle first aid kit shall be inaccordance with Table 1.5 ContainerThe first aid kit container shall be able to fit all of the relevant componentsinside and close securely. The container shall be clean and provide protec
23、tion forthe contents in a motor vehicle.NOTE When selecting an appropriate container, temperature, maintenance,material durability and robustness should be taken into account.BRITISH STANDARDBS 8599-2:20142 The British Standards Institution 20146 MarkingThe first aid kit container shall be legibly a
24、nd durably marked with thefollowing information:a) number and date of this British Standard (i.e. BS 8599-2:2014);1)b) symbol of a white cross conforming to BS EN ISO 7010:2012, type E003;c) the words “FIRST AID” in white text.NOTE Depending on the market, the container should also have the words “F
25、IRSTAID” marked in the local language, e.g. in Welsh or Gaelic.1)Marking BS 8599-2:2014 on or in relation to a product represents a manufacturersdeclaration of conformity, i.e. a claim by or on behalf of the manufacturer that theproduct meets the requirements of the standard. The accuracy of the cla
26、im is solelythe claimants responsibility. Such a declaration is not to be confused with third-partycertification of conformity.BRITISH STANDARD BS 8599-2:2014 The British Standards Institution 2014 3Table 1 Contents of motor vehicle first aid kitComponent Description QuantitySmall Medium LargeFirst
27、aid guidanceleafletProviding brief first aid guidelines. 1 1 1Contents list Providing a list of first aid componentsincluded in the kit, bearing “BS 8599-2:2014”.111Trauma dressing largeA pressure bandage measuring a min.of 15 cm x 400 cm (stretched length) andconforming to BS 7505:1995 type 3B with
28、 awound pressure pad not lessthan 15 cm x 18 cm of at least 500 gsm, witha low adherent wound contact surface. 1Trauma dressing mediumA pressure bandage measuring a min.of 10 cm x 400 cm (stretched length) andconforming to BS 7505:1995 type 3B with awound pressure pad not lessthan 10 cm x 18 cm of a
29、t least 500 gsm, witha low adherent wound contact surface.112Emergency first aiddressingA conforming bandage measuring a min. 5 cmx 200 cm (stretched length) with an absorbentpad, not less than 12 cm x 12 cm.12Triangular bandage Min. of 20 gsm non-woven material or cotton;size not less than 90 cm x
30、90 cm x 127 cm.12Cleansing wipes Individually wrapped and sterile saline; min.size 8 cm2.51020Sterile adhesivedressingsWater resistant, sterile, island dressing design.Individually wrapped with a min. surface areaof 7.5 cm2, dressing pad not less than 20% ofthe surface area.51020Nitrile disposablegl
31、oves (pair)Conforming to BS EN 455-1 and BS EN 455-2,large size (89).125Resuscitation faceshieldA)Including a one-way valve. 1 1 2Foil blanketB)Size not less than 210 cm x 130 cm. 1 3Adherent dressing Non-woven material, sterile, island dressingdesign. Min. size 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm. Dressing padnot less
32、 than 20% of surface area.12Burn dressingC)Water-based, gel-soaked dressing. Sterile witha minimum surface area of 100 cm2.124Heavy duty shears Suitable for cutting clothing including leatherand seat belts. Min. size 18 cm.111A)A shield that can be used to protect a first aider from infection during
33、 mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.B)Additional blankets might be required as a result of a risk assessment (see Annex A).C)A burn dressing cools the burn injury without any pre-cooling or any other medium. The burn dressing does notdry out within one hour of application.BRITISH STANDARDBS 8599-2:20144 T
34、he British Standards Institution 2014Annex A(informative)Guidance on first aid kit sizes for motor vehiclesThe size of the first aid kits required for motor vehicles is determined by thecategory of hazard and by the number of potential passengers (see Table A.1).Where there are special circumstances
35、, such as remoteness from emergencymedical services or unusual hazards specific to a particular undertaking, theremight be a need to provide a greater number of first aid kits than outlined inTable A.1 and/or to supplement first aid provision with additional appropriatecomponents, e.g. additional fo
36、il blankets. In these instances, a risk assessmentneeds to be carried out to ascertain the requirements.Table A.1 Guidance on first aid kit sizes for motor vehiclesNumber of passengers Vehicle examples Number and size of first aid kitsrequired1to3Mopeds, motorcycles, motortricycles and quadricycles
37、1 x small1 to 8 Cars, taxis, commercial vehicles 1 x medium1 to 16 Minibuses, small buses 1 x large17+ Buses, coaches 2 x largeA)A)Multi-level vehicles might require more than two kits.BRITISH STANDARD BS 8599-2:2014 The British Standards Institution 2014 5Annex B(informative)Vehicle categoriesTable
38、 B.1 shows the vehicle categories as defined by the European Commission.Table B.1 Vehicle categoriesCategory VehiclesL Mopeds, motorcycles, motor tricycles andquadricyclesM Motor vehicles having at least four wheels and forthe carriage of passengersN Power-driven vehicles having at least four wheels
39、and for the carriage of goodsO Trailers (including semitrailers)NOTE See European Commission vehicle categories 1 for more details.The size of the first aid kits required for motor vehicles is determined by thecategory of hazard and by the number of potential passengers (see Table A.1 forguidance).B
40、RITISH STANDARDBS 8599-2:20146 The British Standards Institution 2014BibliographyStandards publicationsFor dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, thelatest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.BS 8599-1:2011, Workplace first aid kit
41、s Part 1: Specification for the contents ofworkplace first aid kitsOther publications1 EUROPEAN COMMISSION. Vehicle categories. Availablefrom last viewed 7 January 2014.2 DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY. Driving licence categories.Available from lastviewed 7 January 2014.BRITISH STANDARD BS 8599
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