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Schedule 2 First Aid
Contents
Table 1
Low hazard work
“Low hazard work” means work at |
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administrative sites where the work performed is clerical or administrative in nature; |
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dispersal sites |
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where a worker is based, |
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where a worker is required to report for instruction, and |
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from which a worker is transported to a work site where the work is performed |
Table 2
High hazard work
“High hazard work” means work involving |
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construction or demolition, including |
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industrial and commercial process facilities, |
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pipelines and related gas or oil transmission facilities, |
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commercial, residential and industrial buildings, |
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roads, highways, bridges and related installations, |
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sewage gathering systems, |
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utility installations, and |
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water distribution systems; |
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operation and maintenance of |
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food packing or processing plants, |
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beverage processing plants, |
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electrical generation and distribution systems, |
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foundries, |
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industrial heavy equipment repair and service facilities, |
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sawmills and lumber processing facilities, |
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machine shops; |
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metal fabrication shops, |
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gas, oil and chemical process plants, |
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steel and other base metal processing plants, and |
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industrial process facilities not elsewhere specified, |
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woodlands operations; |
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gas and oil well drilling and servicing operations; |
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mining and quarrying operations; |
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seismic operations; |
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detonation of explosives |
Table 3
First aid equipment and supplies
[See section 178]
(1)
A Number 1 First Aid Kit consists of the following: |
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10 |
antiseptic cleansing towelettes, individually packaged; |
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(b) |
25 |
sterile adhesive dressings, individually packaged; |
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(c) |
10 |
10 centimetres x 10 centimetres sterile gauze pads, |
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(d) |
2 |
10 centimetres x 10 centimetres sterile compress dressings, with ties, individually packaged; |
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(e) |
2 |
15 centimetres x 15 centimetres sterile compress dressings, with ties, individually packaged; |
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(f) |
2 |
conform gauze bandages — 75 millimetres wide; |
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3 |
cotton triangular bandages; |
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(h) |
5 |
safety pins — assorted sizes; |
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1 |
pair of scissors; |
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(j) |
1 |
pair of tweezers; |
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(k) |
1 |
25 millimetres x 4.5 metres of adhesive tape; |
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(l) |
1 |
crepe tension bandage — 75 millimetres wide; |
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(m) |
1 |
resuscitation barrier device with a one‑way valve; |
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4 |
pairs of disposable surgical gloves; |
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1 |
first aid instruction manual (condensed); |
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(p) |
1 |
inventory of kit contents; |
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1 |
waterproof waste bag. |
(2)
A Number 2 First Aid Kit consists of the following: |
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(a) |
10 |
antiseptic cleansing towelettes, individually packaged; |
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(b) |
50 |
sterile adhesive dressings, individually packaged; |
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(c) |
20 |
10 centimetres x 10 centimetres sterile gauze pads, |
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(d) |
3 |
10 centimetres x 10 centimetres sterile compress dressings, with ties, individually packaged; |
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(e) |
3 |
15 centimetres x 15 centimetres sterile compress dressings, with ties, individually packaged; |
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1 |
20 centimetres x 25 centimetres sterile abdominal dressing; |
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2 |
conform gauze bandages — 75 millimetres wide; |
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(h) |
4 |
cotton triangular bandages; |
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(i) |
8 |
safety pins — assorted sizes; |
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(j) |
1 |
pair of scissors; |
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(k) |
1 |
pair of tweezers; |
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(l) |
1 |
25 millimetres x 4.5 metres rolls of adhesive tape; |
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(m) |
2 |
crepe tension bandages — 75 millimetres wide; |
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(n) |
1 |
resuscitation barrier device with a one‑way valve; |
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(o) |
6 |
pairs of disposable surgical gloves; |
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(p) |
1 |
sterile, dry eye dressing; |
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(q) |
1 |
first aid instruction manual (condensed); |
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(r) |
1 |
inventory of kit contents; |
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1 |
waterproof waste bag. |
(3)
A Number 3 First Aid Kit consists of the following: |
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24 |
antiseptic cleansing towelettes, individually packaged; |
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(b) |
100 |
sterile adhesive dressings, individually packaged; |
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(c) |
50 |
10 centimetres x 10 centimetres sterile gauze pads, |
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(d) |
6 |
10 centimetres x 10 centimetres sterile compress dressings, with ties, individually packaged; |
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(e) |
6 |
15 centimetres x 15 centimetres sterile compress dressings, with ties, individually packaged; |
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(f) |
4 |
20 centimetres x 25 centimetres sterile abdominal dressings, individually packaged; |
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(g) |
6 |
conform gauze bandages — 75 millimetres wide; |
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(h) |
12 |
cotton triangular bandages; |
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(i) |
12 |
safety pins — assorted sizes; |
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1 |
pair of scissors; |
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(k) |
1 |
pair of tweezers; |
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(l) |
2 |
25 millimetres x 4.5 metres rolls of adhesive tape; |
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(m) |
4 |
crepe tension bandages — 75 millimetres wide; |
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(n) |
1 |
resuscitation barrier device with a one‑way valve; |
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(o) |
12 |
pairs of disposable surgical gloves; |
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(p) |
2 |
sterile, dry eye dressings, individually packaged; |
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(q) |
1 |
tubular finger bandage with applicator; |
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(r) |
1 |
first aid instruction manual (condensed); |
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1 |
inventory of kit contents; |
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2 |
waterproof waste bags. |
(4)
A Type P First Aid Kit consists of the following: |
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10 |
sterile adhesive dressings, assorted sizes, individually packaged; |
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5 |
10 centimetres x 10 centimetres sterile gauze pads, |
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(c) |
1 |
10 centimetres x 10 centimetres sterile compress dressing, with ties; |
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(d) |
5 |
antiseptic cleansing towelettes, individually packaged; |
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(e) |
1 |
cotton triangular bandages; |
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(f) |
1 |
waterproof waste bag. |
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(g) |
1 |
pair of disposable surgical gloves. |
Table 4
First aid room requirements
[See section 178]
(1)
If an employer is required to provide a first aid room by Part 11, the employer must ensure that it is |
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located near the work area or areas it is to serve, |
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easily accessible to workers at all times, |
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able to accommodate a stretcher, |
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close to bathroom facilities, |
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of adequate size, |
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kept clean and sanitary, |
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provided with adequate lighting, ventilation and heating, |
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designated as non-smoking, |
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under the supervision of an advanced first aider or an advanced care paramedic, |
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clearly identified as a first aid facility and appropriately marked with how and where to access the first aider, |
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used only to administer first aid or health related services, and |
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equipped with |
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a communication system, |
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a permanently installed sink with hot and cold running water, |
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a cot or bed with a moisture protected mattress and 2 pillows, |
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6 towels and 3 blankets, |
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eye wash equipment, |
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a shower, or is close to a shower facility if it is a work site described in section 24, and |
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a Number 3 First Aid Kit. |
(2)
A first aid room must contain the following: |
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the supplies of a Number 2 First Aid Kit; |
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space blanket; |
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hot and cold packs; |
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spine board and straps; |
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adjustable cervical collar or set of different sized cervical collars; |
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stretcher; |
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splint set; |
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waterproof waste bag; |
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sphygmomanometer (blood pressure cuff); |
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stethoscope; |
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disposable drinking cups; |
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portable oxygen therapy unit consisting of a cylinder(s) containing compressed oxygen, a pressure regulator, pressure gauge, a flow meter and oxygen delivery equipment; |
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flashlight; |
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bandage scissors. |
Table 5
First aid requirements for low hazard work
[ See sections 178, 181(1) ]
Number of workers at work site per shift |
Close work site (up to 20 minutes) |
Distant work site (20 – 40 minutes) |
Isolated work site (more than 40 minutes) |
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Type P First Aid Kit |
Type P First Aid Kit |
Type P First Aid Kit |
2 – 9 |
No. 1 First Aid Kit |
1 Emergency First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit |
1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit |
10 – 49 |
1 Emergency First Aider No. 1 First Aid Kit |
1 Emergency First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit |
1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit |
50 – 99 |
1 Emergency First Aider 1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit |
1 Emergency First Aider 1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit |
2 Standard First Aiders No. 2 First Aid Kit |
100 – 199 |
1 Emergency First Aider 2 Standard First Aiders No. 3 First Aid Kit
Designated area for first aid services |
1 Emergency First Aider 2 Standard First Aiders No. 3 First Aid Kit 3 blankets, stretcher, splints Designated area for first aid services |
3 Standard First Aiders No. 3 First Aid Kit 3 blankets, stretcher, splints Designated area for first aid services |
200 or more |
1 Emergency First Aider 2 Standard First Aiders Plus 1 Standard First Aider for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers No. 3 First Aid Kit
Designated area for first aid services |
1 Emergency First Aider 2 Standard First Aiders Plus 1 Standard First Aider for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers No. 3 First Aid Kit 3 blankets, stretcher, splints Designated area for first aid services |
3 Standard First Aiders Plus 1 Standard First Aider for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers No. 3 First Aid Kit 3 blankets, stretcher, splints Designated area for first aid services |
Note: Number of first aiders indicated is for a shift at all times.
Table 6
First aid requirements for medium hazard work
[ See sections 178, 181(1) ]
Number of workers at work site per shift |
Close work site (up to 20 minutes) |
Distant work site (20 – 40 minutes) |
Isolated work site (more than 40 minutes) |
1 |
Type P First Aid Kit |
Type P First Aid Kit |
Type P First Aid Kit |
2 – 9 |
1 Emergency First Aider No. 1 First Aid Kit |
1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit 3 blankets |
1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit 3 blankets |
10 – 19 |
1 Emergency First Aider 1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit |
1 Emergency First Aider 1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit 3 blankets |
2 Standard First Aiders No. 2 First Aid Kit 3 blankets |
20 – 49 |
1 Emergency First Aider 1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit |
1 Emergency First Aider 1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit 3 blankets |
2 Standard First Aiders No. 2 First Aid Kit 3 blankets |
50 – 99 |
2 Emergency First Aiders 1 Standard First Aider No. 3 First Aid Kit |
2 Emergency First Aiders 1 Standard First Aider No. 3 First Aid Kit 3 blankets |
3 Standard First Aiders No. 3 First Aid Kit 3 blankets |
100 – 199 |
2 Emergency First Aiders 2 Standard First Aiders
No. 3 First Aid Kit
Designated area for first aid services |
2 Emergency First Aiders 2 Standard First Aiders
No. 3 First Aid Kit 3 blankets, stretcher, splints Designated area for first aid services |
3 Standard First Aiders 1 Advanced First Aider No. 3 First Aid Kit 3 blankets, stretcher, splints Designated area for first aid services |
200 or more |
2 Emergency First Aiders 2 Standard First Aiders 1 Nurse or 1 ACP Plus 1 Standard First Aider for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers First Aid Room |
2 Emergency First Aiders 2 Standard First Aiders 1 Nurse or 1 ACP Plus 1 Standard First Aider for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers First Aid Room |
4 Standard First Aiders
1 Nurse or 1 ACP Plus 1 Standard First Aider for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers First Aid Room |
Note: Number of first aiders indicated is for a shift at all times.
Table 7
First aid requirements for high hazard work
[ See sections 178, 181(1) ]
Number of workers at work site per shift |
Close work site (up to 20 minutes) |
Distant work site (20 – 40 minutes) |
Isolated work site (more than 40 minutes) |
1 |
Type P First Aid Kit |
Type P First Aid Kit |
Type P First Aid Kit |
2 – 4 |
1 Emergency First Aider No. 1 First Aid Kit |
1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit 3 blankets |
1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit 3 blankets |
5 – 9 |
1 Emergency First Aider 1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit |
2 Standard First Aiders No. 2 First Aid Kit 3 blankets |
2 Standard First Aiders No. 2 First Aid Kit 3 blankets |
10 – 19 |
1 Emergency First Aider 1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit 3 blankets |
2 Standard First Aiders No. 3 First Aid Kit 3 blankets, stretcher, splints |
2 Standard First Aiders No. 3 First Aid Kit 3 blankets, stretcher, splints |
20 – 49 |
2 Emergency First Aiders 1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit 3 blankets |
3 Standard First Aiders No. 3 First Aid Kit 3 blankets, stretcher, splints |
3 Standard First Aiders No. 3 First Aid Kit 3 blankets, stretcher, splints |
50 – 99 |
2 Emergency First Aiders 2 Standard First Aiders
No. 3 First Aid Kit 3 blankets |
2 Emergency First Aiders 3 Standard First Aiders
No. 3 First Aid Kit 3 blankets, stretcher, splints |
4 Standard First Aiders 1 Advanced First Aider No. 3 First Aid Kit 3 blankets, stretcher, splints |
100 – 199 |
2 Emergency First Aiders 2 Standard First Aiders 1 Advanced First Aider First Aid Room |
4 Standard First Aiders 1 Advanced First Aider First Aid Room |
4 Standard First Aiders 1 Advanced First Aider First Aid Room |
200 or more |
2 Emergency First Aiders 2 Standard First Aiders
1 Nurse or 1 ACP Plus 1 Standard First Aider for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers First Aid Room |
4 Standard First Aiders
1 Nurse or 1 ACP Plus 1 Standard First Aider for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers First Aid Room |
4 Standard First Aiders 1 Advanced First Aider 1 Nurse or 1 ACP Plus 1 Standard First Aider for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers First Aid Room |
Note: Number of first aiders indicated is for a shift at all times.