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First Aid Kit and Other Equipment for Minibuses

First aid kit

• 10 antiseptic wipes, foil packed
• 1 conforming disposable bandage (not less than
• 7.5 cm wide)
• 2 triangular bandages
• 1 packet of 24 assorted adhesive dressings
• 3 large sterile unmedicated ambulance dressings (not less than 15 x 20 cm)
• 2 sterile eye pads with attachments
• 12 assorted safety pins
• 1 pair of rustproof blunt-ended scissors
• Disposable gloves
• Mouth mask for resuscitation.

Fire extinguisher

At least one fire extinguisher (two are recommended for accessible minibuses) which:

• complies with BS 5432 (or an equivalent, e.g. BSEN 3),
    and
• has a minimum test rating of 8A or 21B, and
• contains water or foam (please note Halon extinguishers are no longer permitted in vehicles)

Other equipment

It is recommended that the following should also be carried:

• Pen and paper
• The organisation’s internal instructions and contact details
• Insurance details
• Motoring breakdown policy details
• Mobile phone, phonecard or change for the phone
• Webbing cutter
• A high-visibility coat complying with BS EN 471
• An emergencywarning triangle or a flashing beacon (not fitted to the vehicle)
• A working torch
• Sterile gloves and mouth masks.

Courtesy of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)

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