Quick answer

Choose the Catering First Aid Kit Refill if you run a kitchen or food service; choose the Small Workplace First Aid Kit Refill for general low-risk offices or shops. Both refill your existing box, but their contents are tailored to different hazards.

What's inside each refill

The Catering First Aid Kit Refill includes burn dressings, eye pads, finger dressings, HSE dressings, washproof plasters, a conforming bandage, triangular bandages, a foil survival blanket, microporous tape, moist cleansing wipes, nitrile gloves, a resuscitation face shield, safety pins, shears, and a guidance leaflet. That range covers the burns, cuts, and eye injuries common in kitchens.

The Small Workplace First Aid Kit Refill is built for low-risk environments like offices and shops. It includes a burn dressing, cleansing wipes, a conforming bandage, eye pad dressings, finger dressings, a foil blanket, a guidance leaflet, HSE large and medium dressings, and more. It's a straightforward, compliant kit for everyday workplace incidents.

Cost and value trade-off

The catering refill is priced at USD 9.38 (compare at USD 13.03), while the workplace refill costs USD 7.71 (compare at USD 12.04). The catering refill costs a little more but includes extra items like triangular bandages, a resuscitation face shield, and shears. If your budget is tight and your risk is low, the workplace refill is the cheaper choice.

However, don't choose solely on price. If you need to refill a catering kit, the workplace refill may lack the specific items your kit requires. Check your existing kit's contents before ordering.

Compliance and suitability

The Small Workplace First Aid Kit Refill is described as BSi approved and suitable as a mandatory HSE backup. It's designed for low-risk workplaces with 1 kit per 1–25 employees, or high-risk with 1 kit per 1–5 employees. This makes it a safe bet for standard workplace compliance.

The catering refill is intended to refill the Catering First Aid Kit code FA427. It doesn't carry a BSi or HSE claim in the supplied facts, so if you need a documented standard for your workplace, verify that the catering refill meets your requirements or opt for the workplace refill.

How to choose between the two refills

  • Match the refill to your kit: Check the label or contents list of your current first aid kit. If it's a catering kit (like FA427), order the Catering First Aid Kit Refill. If it's a standard workplace kit, choose the Small Workplace First Aid Kit Refill. Always confirm the kit code or contents before purchasing to avoid mismatched refills.
  • Consider your hazards: If your environment involves hot surfaces, sharp tools, or splash risks, the catering refill's extra burn dressings, eye pads, and triangular bandages are useful. For a low-risk office or shop, the workplace refill is sufficient. Think about the most common injuries in your workplace, not just the kit label.
  • Balance cost and compliance: The workplace refill is cheaper and carries a BSi approval, making it a solid choice for standard compliance. The catering refill costs slightly more but offers a broader contents list for food service settings. If compliance documentation is critical, verify that the catering refill meets your required standard before buying.

Product details at a glance

  • Catering First Aid Kit Refill: Includes burns dressing, eye pads, finger dressings, HSE dressings, washproof plasters, conforming bandage, triangular bandages, foil survival blanket, microporous tape, moist cleansing wipes, nitrile gloves, resuscitation face shield, safety pins, shears, and a guidance leaflet. This comprehensive set addresses the burns, cuts, and eye injuries most likely in a catering environment.

    Catering First Aid Kit Refill

    Catering First Aid Kit Refill

  • Small Workplace First Aid Kit Refill: BSi approved small kit content; suitable for low-risk workplaces (1 kit per 1–25 employees) or high-risk (1 kit per 1–5 employees). It's a reliable choice for standard workplace compliance and easy to restock without changing your existing box.

    Small Workplace First Aid Kit Refill

    Small Workplace First Aid Kit Refill

Which refill fits your situation?

Best for

  • Kitchens, restaurants, and catering businesses that need burn and eye protection
  • Anyone refilling a Catering First Aid Kit code FA427

Not for

  • Low-risk offices or shops where a BSi-approved, budget-friendly refill is preferred