If you have a business in Alberta, you must comply with the Alberta (OHS) Occupational Health and Safety Code (2009) (AR 87/2009). Alberta workplaces must be equipped with first aid kits that meet CSA Z1220-17 standards. To ensure compliance, it is important to make sure the kits are checked and replenished on a regular basis.
The type and size of first aid kit required for an Alberta workplace is determined by the number of workers per shift as well as the level of risk of injury. The likelihood of harm as well as the severity of harm should be taken into consideration when determining workplace risk level.
Lone/Isolated Worker
- 1 worker or worker in isolation requires a Type 1 Personal First Aid Kit.
For Low Risk Workplace Environment with
- 2-25 workers per shift requires a Type 2 Basic First Aid Kit - Small (2-25 Workers).
- 26-50 workers per shift requires a Type 2 Basic First Aid Kit - Medium (26-50 Workers).
- 51-100 workers per shift requires a Type 2 Basic First Aid Kit - Large (51-100 Workers).
For High Risk Workplace Environment with
- 2-25 workers per shift requires a Type 3 Intermediate First Aid Kit - Small (2-25 Workers).
- 26-50 workers per shift requires a Type 3 Intermediate First Aid Kit - Medium (26-50 Workers).
- 51-100 workers per shift requires a Type 3 Intermediate First Aid Kit - Large (51-100 Workers).
Canadian Safety Supplies has been helping Alberta businesses ensure full compliance with all first aid requirements. We offer a complete line of workplace first aid kits such as Type 1, 2 and 3 first aid kits, designed to meet the CSA standard Z1220-17 for first aid kits for the workplace.
Other requirements may be in effect for those working in specific industries such as on pipelines, offshore or diving, or those under Federal jurisdiction. The above is a brief summary to help you select the appropriate kit; if you have any questions please contact us or the Alberta OHS directly. All of our First Aid Kits meet or exceed minimum Provincial requirements for content and Health Canada standards.
Additional supplies such as Blankets, Stretcher and Splints arerequired in Distant and Isolated sites, for many employers. Please consultSchedule 2, tables 5, 6 and 7 (pp. S2-5 to S2-7) in the Act (linked above) for complete requirements as well as definitions of terms, or contactus for assistance. We can also quote for all your needs for First Aid Room and replacementsupplies as required for larger employers.
