A side-by-side comparison of the BS 8599-1 workplace and BS 8599-2 vehicle first aid kit standards, with full contents lists and guidance on which one your business needs.

BS 8599-1 vs BS 8599-2: Full Contents Comparison and When to Use Each

Two standards, two purposes

At a glance

Use BS 8599-1 when the vehicle or site is a workplace

Use BS 8599-2 for vehicles

The overlap: when a vehicle is also a workplace

When does each standard apply?

BS 8599-1 Medium: full contents

BS 8599-2 Medium: full contents

The key differences

Choosing for your business

A practical comparison of the German DIN and British BS 8599 first aid kit standards for commercial vehicle fleets, including a full contents breakdown for BS 8599-1 and BS 8599-2.

DIN 13157, DIN 13164, BS 8599-1 and BS 8599-2: Which First Aid Standard Applies to Your Fleet?

Why the standard matters

Standards at a glance

DIN 13164: the EU vehicle standard

DIN 13157: the German workplace / LCV standard

BS 8599-1: UK workplace first aid kits

BS 8599-2: UK motor vehicle first aid kits

Understanding each standard

Choosing the right standard for your fleet

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BS 8599-1 vs BS 8599-2: Full Contents Comparison and When to Use Each

DIN 13157, DIN 13164, BS 8599-1 and BS 8599-2: Which First Aid Standard Applies to Your Fleet?