Yes. Each employer must provide at least one full basic first aid kit in each place of work. (Regulations 4 and 7 of the Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995). Where there are more than 50 employees, an additional kit should be provided and for every 50 employees thereafter, another additional kit.

There should be at least one kit on each floor of a multi-level place of work.

Where employees work in, or travel to, scattered locations away from the main place of work, each work vehicle should be provided with a suitable first aid kit. For more information refer to Vehicle first aid kits.

First aid kits should be located:

• Close to wash basins with hot and cold running water, soap, and clean towels. If, because of location, running water is not available, then saline solution can be provided instead.
• So that there is immediate access in areas of particular or special hazard.

First aid kits need to be easily seen, readily accessible to all employees and be unlocked wherever possible. They should be clearly identified as first aid containers; the marking used should be a white cross on a green background.

For more information, refer to First Aid for Workplaces : a Good Practice Guide and  First Aid Kit Supplies.