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

BS 8599-2 Medium: full contents

BS 8599-1 Medium: full contents

Choosing the right standard for your 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.

Why We Built HYSAVER Fleet

The van is someone's workplace

The driver who built his own kit

Pressure from above, fragmentation from below

What fragmentation actually costs

One unit, one location, one system

The fleet programme

Why we built it

Fleet-safety

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

Why We Built HYSAVER Fleet