Compliance

first aidcompliance

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

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.

Rowan SchoenmakersRowan Schoenmakers
5 min read
first aidcompliance

DIN 13157 vs DIN 13169 vs DIN 13164: The Complete German First Aid Standards Guide

A clear comparison of the three main German first aid standards, DIN 13157, DIN 13169 and DIN 13164, with a decision guide showing which applies to your workplace or fleet.

Rowan SchoenmakersRowan Schoenmakers
4 min read
DIN 13164European specification

Is DIN 13164 a European Specification? EN Norm Status and Cross-Border Recognition

Whether DIN 13164 counts as a European specification, why it is a German national standard rather than an EN norm, and how it is recognised across Europe for cross-border fleets.

Rowan SchoenmakersRowan Schoenmakers
4 min read
first aidDIN 13164

DIN 13164: What This First Aid Standard Means for Your Fleet

Why the DIN 13164 first aid standard matters for commercial vehicles in Belgium and across the EU, and what your kit should contain.

Rowan SchoenmakersRowan Schoenmakers
4 min read
first aidDIN 13164

DIN 13164 Standard Explained: Full Specification, Contents and EU Status

What the DIN 13164 standard actually specifies, the exact first aid kit contents it requires, its status as the European vehicle benchmark, and what to check when kits are sourced from China.

Rowan SchoenmakersRowan Schoenmakers
6 min read
eyewashworkplace safety

Eyewash in the Workplace: Belgian Requirements and Practical Solutions

When is eyewash required at work in Belgium? What the regulations say, what risks to consider, and how to provide eye wash in mobile workspaces.

Rowan SchoenmakersRowan Schoenmakers
4 min read
first aidcompliance

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

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.

Rowan SchoenmakersRowan Schoenmakers
6 min read
first aidcompliance

Vehicle First Aid Kit Requirements by Country: Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, UK and Luxembourg

A country-by-country reference on first aid kit requirements for commercial vehicles across Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK and Luxembourg, covering which standard applies and whether it is mandatory.

Rowan SchoenmakersRowan Schoenmakers
4 min read
HYSAVERfleet safety

Why We Built HYSAVER Fleet

The problem we kept seeing in commercial vehicle fleets, rising compliance pressure, fragmented equipment, and drivers left to fend for themselves, and why we built a single system to fix it.

Rowan SchoenmakersRowan Schoenmakers
13 min read
workplace safetycompliance

Workplace Safety in Commercial Vehicles: A Belgian Compliance Guide

An overview of Belgian workplace safety regulations for commercial vehicle fleets, including first aid, hygiene, and employer obligations under the Codex for Well-being at Work.

Rowan SchoenmakersRowan Schoenmakers
5 min read