According to Manitoba's Workplace Safety and Health Act an employer must provide and keep readily accessible the type, size, and number of first aid kits meeting the requirements set out in "CSA Z1220-17, First aid kits for the workplace".
The type and size of first aid kit required for a Manitoba 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
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1 worker or worker in isolation requires a Type 1 Personal First Aid Kit.
For Low Risk Workplace Environment with
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2-25 workers per shift requires a Type 2 Basic First Aid Kit - Small (2-25 Workers).
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26-50 workers per shift requires a Type 2 Basic First Aid Kit - Medium (26-50 Workers).
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51-100 workers per shift requires a Type 2 Basic First Aid Kit - Large (51-100 Workers).
For High Risk Workplace Environment with
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2-25 workers per shift requires a Type 3 Intermediate First Aid Kit - Small (2-25 Workers).
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26-50 workers per shift requires a Type 3 Intermediate First Aid Kit - Medium (26-50 Workers).
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51-100 workers per shift requires a Type 3 Intermediate First Aid Kit - Large (51-100 Workers).
Canadian Safety Supplies has been helping Manitoba businesses ensure full compliance with all first aid requirements. We offer a complete line of Type 1, 2 and 3 first aid kits designed to meet CSA Z1220-17 requirements.
