Each first aid kit should contain (as a minimum): A leaflet giving general guidance on first aid 20 individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings of assorted sizes (plasters) 2 sterile eye pads 4 triangular bandages, individually wrapped and preferably sterile 6 safety pins 6 medium wound dressings, individually wrapped and sterile (approx. 12cm x 12cm) 2 large wound dressings (approx. 18cm x 18cm) 1 pair disposable gloves (latex) 1 pair disposable gloves (vinyl) 5 head injury advice sheets 5 blank accident reporting forms Additional non-mandatory but advisable items: 4 sterile wipes 1 pair of scissors 1 adhesive tape 1 heat blanket (space blanket) 1 mouth to mouth distance piece Where mains water is not available for eye irrigation - 500 ml of sterile saline water 4 ice packs