Ensuring that the workplace is equipped with a first aid kit compliant with current regulations is not only a good safety practice but also a legal requirement for all workplaces.

The main legislative reference is Italian Ministerial Decree No. 388/2003, in conjunction with Legislative Decree 81/2008, which defines the first aid equipment that companies must provide and how workplace first aid should be organised.

Depending on the type of business and the level of occupational risk, the decree classifies companies into different categories and specifies the first aid kits that must be available to ensure an immediate response in the event of an emergency.

What Is Ministerial Decree 388/2003 and What Does It Require?

Italian Ministerial Decree No. 388/2003 establishes the organisation of first aid in the workplace, defining:

• Company classifications based on occupational risk;
• The mandatory minimum first aid equipment required;
• The procedures for managing medical emergencies in the workplace.

The regulation requires every company to provide a first aid kit or first aid case appropriate to its classification, ensuring that it is easily accessible and fully equipped with the necessary supplies to provide an immediate response in the event of an emergency.

The Difference Between Annex 1 and Annex 2 of Ministerial Decree 388/2003

The decree identifies two main types of workplace first aid equipment.

Annex 1 – First Aid Kit for Group A and Group B Companies

Companies classified as Group A and Group B are required to provide a fully equipped first aid kit, designed for workplaces with a larger workforce or a higher level of occupational risk.

This category includes, for example:

• Construction sites;
• Workshops;
• Industrial facilities;
• Manufacturing plants;
• Warehouses and logistics centres;
• Laboratories;
• Healthcare facilities.

These workplaces require a more comprehensive range of first aid supplies to manage different types of emergencies.

Annex 2 – First Aid Kit for Group C Companies

Companies classified as Group C, typically businesses with a limited number of employees or a lower occupational risk, must instead provide a first aid kit compliant with Annex 2.

This type of kit is generally used in:

• Offices;
• Retail stores;
• Professional offices;
• Small commercial businesses;
• Craft workshops.

It contains the essential supplies needed to manage minor injuries, provide basic wound care, and deliver initial first aid assistance.

M+D First Aid Kits Compliant with Ministerial Decree 388/2003

To help companies and professionals meet their legal obligations, M+D is introducing a range of workplace first aid kits designed in compliance with Italian Ministerial Decree No. 388/2003.

These solutions have been developed to provide complete first aid equipment, ease of use, and quick access to essential medical supplies in emergency situations.

Annex 1 First Aid Case – Group A and B Companies

The MDV-A1 First Aid Case is a fully equipped first aid kit designed for Group A and Group B companies, compliant with Ministerial Decree 388/2003 and Legislative Decree 81/2008.

Manufactured from impact-resistant ABS, it features a wall-mounting bracket, a carrying handle, and rotating locking clips to ensure both safety and quick access when needed.

The kit includes all the essential supplies for emergency first aid, including:

• Sterile gloves;
• Face shield with splash protection for rescue breathing;
• Sterile saline solution;
• Povidone-iodine disinfectant solution;
• Sterile gauze pads and sterile drapes;
• Adhesive plasters and bandages;
• Tourniquet;
• Instant cold pack;
• Digital thermometer;
• Blood pressure monitor with stethoscope.

This comprehensive equipment enables the management of a wide range of emergencies, including wounds, trauma, burns, bruises, and sudden illness, providing immediate first aid while waiting for medical assistance.

Annex 2 First Aid Case – Group C Companies

For smaller workplaces, M+D offers the MDV-A2 First Aid Case, compliant with Annex 2 of Ministerial Decree 388/2003.

Made from impact-resistant polypropylene, the case is compact, easy to carry, and designed for wall mounting.

It contains the essential first aid supplies required for basic emergency response, including:

• Latex-free sterile gloves;
• Sterile saline solution;
• Povidone-iodine disinfectant solution;
• Sterile gauze pads;
• Adhesive plasters and adhesive bandage;
• Scissors and sterile tweezers;
• Tourniquet;
• Instant cold pack.

This kit is designed to provide effective wound cleaning, dressing, and treatment of minor injuries and abrasions while ensuring full compliance with workplace first aid regulations.

First Aid Refill Kits: Keeping Your First Aid Case Always Compliant

Current regulations require workplace first aid cases to remain fully stocked and ready for immediate use at all times.

To support ongoing compliance, M+D will also offer Annex 1 and Annex 2 First Aid Refill Kits, designed to quickly replace used or expired first aid supplies.

These refill kits make it easy to keep first aid equipment fully compliant with Ministerial Decree 388/2003, eliminating the need to replace the entire first aid case and simplifying the day-to-day management of workplace safety.

Why Choose First Aid Kits Compliant with Ministerial Decree 388/2003

Choosing a certified and fully equipped first aid kit means protecting workers while ensuring compliance with current workplace safety regulations.

M+D solutions offer:

• Compliance with Ministerial Decree 388/2003;
• Complete first aid equipment for emergency response;
• Durable, clearly identifiable components;
• Easy installation and portability;
• Refill kits available to replace used or expired supplies.

A reliable solution for ensuring rapid emergency response, workplace safety, and full compliance with current regulations in any professional environment.