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First Aid
Last updated: April 2019
Prepared by CCOHS
The following are the references to the provincial and federal legislation where you will find information about first aid. Since legislation interpretation varies and enforcement varies by jurisdiction contact your local jurisdiction as listed in Canadian Governmental Occupational Health & Safety Departments (http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/information/govt.html). Although each province provides different guidelines, the following information is usually given:
- locations at which first aid information and notices should be placed
- documentation of first aid records
- requirements for first aid facilities
- required contents in first aid kits
- certification requirements for first aid attendants.
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Canada
As made under the Canada Labour Code, Part II, R.S.C. 1985, c.L-2,
Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/86-304
Oil and gas drilling:
As made under the Canada Labour Code, Part II, R.S.C. 1985, c.L-2,
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612
Marine activities:
As made under the Canada Labour Code, Part II, R.S.C. 1985, c.L-2,
Maritime Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/2010-120
Aviation:
As made under the Canada Labour Code, Part II, R.S.C. 1985, c.L-2,
Aviation Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/2011-87,
Trains:
As made under the Canada Labour Code, Part II, R.S.C. 1985, c.L-2,
On Board Trains Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-184
Alberta
As made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. O-2,
Occupational Health and Safety Code, 2009
Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, 62/2003
Section 16, Joint First Aid Training Standards Board
Buses:
As made under the Traffic Safety Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. T-6
Commercial Vehicle Safety Regulation, Alta. Reg. 121/2009
Schedule 1, Commercial Vehicle Safety Standards (sections 16 and 17)
Schedule 5, School Bus Maintenance Standards (section 12)
British Columbia
As made under the Workers Compensation Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492,
Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, B.C. Reg. 296/97
Occupational First Aid
Section 3.15, First aid attendant qualifications
Section 3.16, Basic requirements
Section 3.17, First aid procedures
Section 3.18, Communication and availability
Section 3.19, First aid records
Section 3.20, Multiple employer workplaces
Section 3.21, First aid attendant responsibilities
Section 22.9, Additional First Aid
Section 32.7, First aid outline a few requirements
Workers Compensation Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492
Section 159, Certification and training of first aid attendants and instructors
Section 160, Installation and maintenance of required first aid equipment
Manitoba
As made under the Workplace Safety and Health Act, R.S.M. 1987, c. W210,
Workplace Safety and Health Regulation, Man. Reg. 217/2006
New Brunswick
As made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, A.N.B. 1983, c. O-0.2,
First Aid Regulation - Occupational Health and Safety Act, N.B. Reg. 2004-130
Newfoundland and Labrador
As made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.N.L. 1990, c. O-3,
Occupational Health and Safety First Aid Regulations, C.N.R. 1148/96
Northwest Territories
As made under the Safety Act, R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. S-1,
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, R-039-2015
As made under the Mine Health and Safety Act, S.N.W.T, 1994, c. 25,
Mine Health and Safety Regulations, R-125-95
Schedule 3.1, Requirements of First Aid Attendants
Nova Scotia
As made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, S.N.S. 1996, c. 7,
Occupational Health and Safety First Aid Regulations, N.S. Reg 155/96
Occupational Diving Regulations, N.S. Reg. 174/2005
Section 17, First aid certificate
A Guide to the First Aid Regulations, 2004
Driving Operations:
As made under the Motor Carrier Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293,
Board Public Passenger Motor Carrier Act Regulations, N.S. Reg. 283/92
Nunavut
As made under the Safety Act, R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. S-1
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations R-003-2016,
Mine Health and Safety Act (Nunavut), S.N.W.T, 1994, c. 25
Mine Health and Safety Regulations, R-125-95
Part VIII, Personnel Safety
Schedule 3.1, Requirements Of First Aid Attendants
Ontario
As made under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, S.O. 1997, c. 16, Sch. A,
First Aid Requirements, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1101
Construction:
As made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1,
Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91
Mining:
As made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1,
Mines and Mining Plants Regulation, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854
Schedule - First Aid Equipment
Oil and gas drilling:
As made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1,
First Aid Equipment in the Oil and Gas - Offshore, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 855
Diving operations:
As made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1,
Diving Operations Regulation, O. Reg. 629/94
Accessible Vehicles, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 629
Prince Edward Island
As made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations, E.C. 180/87
As made under the Elevators and Lifts Act,
Elevators and Lifts Act Regulations, EC469/71
Section 73, First aid equipment
Quebec
As made under the Act respecting occupational health and safety,
The First-aid Minimum Standards Regulation, O.C. 1922-84
The Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases, R.S.Q., c. A-3.001
As made under the Environment Quality Act,
Regulation respecting sanitary conditions in industrial or other camps, R.R.Q., c. Q-2, r.3.
Mining:
As made under the Act Respecting Occupational Health and Safety,
Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines, O.C. 213-92
Saskatchewan
As made under the Saskatchewan Employment Act, S.S. 2013, c. S-15.1,
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996, S.S., c. O-1.1, Reg 1
Yukon Territory
As made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.Y. 2002, c. 159,
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, O.I.C. 2006/178