Occupational Health and Safety Code
The Occupational Health and Safety Code provides specific technical health and safety rules and requirements for Alberta workplaces.
Schedule 2 First Aid
Contents
Table 1
Low hazard work
| “Low hazard work” means work at | |||
| (a) | administrative sites where the work performed is clerical or administrative in nature; | ||
| (b) | dispersal sites | ||
| (i) | where a worker is based, | ||
| (ii) | where a worker is required to report for instruction, and | ||
| (iii) | from which a worker is transported to a work site where the work is performed | ||
Table 2
Medium hazard work
| “Medium hazard work” means any work that is neither low hazard work nor high hazard work. |
Table 3
High hazard work
| “High hazard work” means work involving | |||
| (a) | construction or demolition, including | ||
| (i) | industrial and commercial process facilities, | ||
| (ii) | pipelines and related gas or oil transmission facilities, | ||
| (iii) | commercial, residential and industrial buildings, | ||
| (iv) | roads, highways, bridges and related installations, | ||
| (v) | sewage gathering systems, | ||
| (vi) | utility installations, and | ||
| (vii) | water distribution systems; | ||
| (b) | operation and maintenance of | ||
| (i) | food packing or processing plants, | ||
| (ii) | beverage processing plants, | ||
| (iii) | electrical generation and distribution systems, | ||
| (iv) | foundries, | ||
| (v) | industrial heavy equipment repair and service facilities, | ||
| (vi) | sawmills and lumber processing facilities, | ||
| (vii) | machine shops; | ||
| (viii) | metal fabrication shops, | ||
| (ix) | gas, oil and chemical process plants, | ||
| (x) | steel and other base metal processing plants, and | ||
| (xi) | industrial process facilities not elsewhere specified, | ||
| (c) | woodlands operations; | ||
| (d) | gas and oil well drilling and servicing operations; | ||
| (e) | mining and quarrying operations; | ||
| (f) | seismic operations; | ||
| (g) | detonation of explosives | ||
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 | |||
| (a) | located near the work area or areas it is to serve, | ||
| (b) | easily accessible to workers at all times, | ||
| (c) | able to accommodate a stretcher, | ||
| (d) | close to bathroom facilities, | ||
| (e) | of adequate size, | ||
| (f) | kept clean and sanitary, | ||
| (g) | provided with adequate lighting, ventilation and heating, | ||
| (h) | designated as non-smoking, | ||
| (i) | under the supervision of an advanced first aider or an advanced care paramedic, | ||
| (j) | clearly identified as a first aid facility and appropriately marked with how and where to access the first aider, | ||
| (k) | used only to administer first aid or health related services, and | ||
| (l) | equipped with | ||
| (i) | a communication system, | ||
| (ii) | a permanently installed sink with hot and cold running water, | ||
| (iii) | a cot or bed with a moisture protected mattress and 2 pillows, | ||
| (iv) | 6 towels and 3 blankets, | ||
| (v) | eye wash equipment, | ||
| (vi) | a shower, or is close to a shower facility if it is a work site described in section 24, and | ||
| (vii) | a Number 3 First Aid Kit. | ||
(2)
| A first aid room must contain the following: | |||
| (a) | the supplies of a CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Medium First Aid Kit; | ||
| (b) | space blanket; | ||
| (c) | hot and cold packs; | ||
| (d) | spine board and straps; | ||
| (e) | adjustable cervical collar or set of different sized cervical collars; | ||
| (f) | stretcher; | ||
| (g) | splint set; | ||
| (h) | waterproof waste bag; | ||
| (i) | sphygmomanometer (blood pressure cuff); | ||
| (j) | stethoscope; | ||
| (k) | disposable drinking cups; | ||
| (l) | portable oxygen therapy unit consisting of a cylinder(s) containing compressed oxygen, a pressure regulator, pressure gauge, a flow meter and oxygen delivery equipment; | ||
| (m) | flashlight; | ||
| (n) | 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) |
|
1 |
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 1 Personal First Aid Kit |
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 1 Personal First Aid Kit |
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 1 Personal First Aid Kit |
|
2 – 9 |
1 Basic First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Small First Aid Kit |
1 Basic First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Small First Aid Kit |
1 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Small First Aid Kit |
|
10 – 49 |
1 Basic First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Medium First Aid Kit |
1 Basic First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Medium First Aid Kit |
1 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Medium First Aid Kit |
|
50 – 99 |
1 Basic First Aider
1 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Large First Aid Kit |
1 Basic First Aider
1 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Large First Aid Kit |
2 Intermediate First Aiders
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Large First Aid Kit |
|
100 – 199 |
1 Basic First Aider
2 Intermediate First Aiders
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Large First Aid Kit
Designated area for first aid services |
1 Basic First Aider
2 Intermediate First Aiders
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Large First Aid Kit
3 blankets, stretcher, splints
Designated area for first aid services |
3 Intermediate First Aiders
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Large First Aid Kit
3 blankets, stretcher, splints
Designated area for first aid services |
|
200 or more |
1 Basic First Aider
2 Intermediate First Aiders
Plus 1 Intermediate First Aider for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Large First Aid Kit
Designated area for first aid services |
1 Basic First Aider
2 Intermediate First Aiders
Plus 1 Intermediate First Aider for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Large First Aid Kit
3 blankets, stretcher, splints
Designated area for first aid services |
3 Intermediate First Aiders
Plus 1 Intermediate First Aider for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Large First Aid Kit
3 blankets, stretcher, splints
Designated area for first aid services |
Note: Number of first aiders indicated is for a work 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 |
Distant work site |
Isolated work site |
|
1 |
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 1 Personal First Aid Kit |
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 1 Personal First Aid Kit |
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 1 Personal First Aid Kit |
|
2 – 9 |
1 Basic First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Small First Aid Kit
|
1 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Small First Aid Kit
3 blankets |
1 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Small First Aid Kit
3 blankets |
|
10 – 19 |
1 Basic First Aider
1 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Small First Aid Kit
|
1 Basic First Aider
1 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Small First Aid Kit
3 blankets |
2 Intermediate First Aiders
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Small First Aid Kit
3 blankets |
|
20 – 49 |
1 Basic First Aider
1 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Medium First Aid Kit |
1 Basic First Aider
1 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Medium First Aid Kit
3 blankets |
2 Intermediate First Aiders
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Medium First Aid Kit
3 blankets |
|
50 – 99 |
2 Basic First Aiders
1 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Large First Aid Kit |
2 Basic First Aiders
1 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Large First Aid Kit
3 blankets |
3 Intermediate First Aiders
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Large First Aid Kit
3 blankets |
|
100 – 199 |
2 Basic First Aiders
2 Intermediate First Aiders
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Large First Aid Kit
Designated area for first aid services |
2 Basic First Aiders
2 Intermediate First Aiders
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Large First Aid Kit
3 blankets, stretcher, splints
Designated area for first aid services |
3 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 2 Basic Large First Aid Kit
3 blankets, stretcher, splints
Designated area for first aid services |
|
200 or more |
2 Basic First Aiders
2 Intermediate First Aiders
1 nurse who holds an advanced first aid certificate or 1 advanced care paramedic
Plus 1 Intermediate First Aider for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers
First Aid Room for workers |
2 Basic First Aiders
2 Intermediate First Aiders
1 nurse who holds an advanced first aid certificate or 1 advanced care paramedic
Plus 1 Intermediate First Aider for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers
First Aid Room for workers |
4 Intermediate First Aiders
1 nurse who holds an advanced first aid certificate or 1 advanced care paramedic
Plus 1 Intermediate First Aider for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers
First Aid Room for workers |
Note: Number of first aiders indicated is for a work 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 |
Distant work site |
Isolated work site |
|
1 |
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 1 Personal First Aid Kit |
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 1 Personal First Aid Kit |
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 1 Personal First Aid Kit |
|
2 – 4 |
1 Basic First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 3 Intermediate Small First Aid Kit
|
1 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 3 Intermediate Small First Aid Kit
3 blankets |
1 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 3 Intermediate Small First Aid Kit
3 blankets |
|
5 – 9 |
1 Basic First Aider
1 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 3 Intermediate Small First Aid Kit
|
2 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 3 Intermediate Small First Aid Kit
3 blankets |
2 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 3 Intermediate Small First Aid Kit
3 blankets |
|
10 – 19 |
1 Basic First Aider
1 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 3 Intermediate Small First Aid Kit
3 blankets
|
2 Intermediate First Aiders
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 3 Intermediate Small First Aid Kit
3 blankets, stretcher, splints |
2 Intermediate First Aiders
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 3 Intermediate Small First Aid Kit
3 blankets, stretcher, splints |
|
20 – 49 |
2 Basic First Aiders
1 Intermediate First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 3 Intermediate Medium First Aid Kit
3 blankets |
3 Intermediate First Aiders
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 3 Intermediate Medium First Aid Kit
3 blankets, stretcher, splints |
3 Intermediate First Aiders
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 3 Intermediate Medium First Aid Kit
3 blankets, stretcher, splints |
|
50 – 99 |
2 Basic First Aiders
2 Intermediate First Aiders
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 3 Intermediate Large First Aid Kit
3 blankets |
Basic First Aiders
3 Intermediate First Aiders
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 3 Intermediate Large First Aid Kit
3 blankets, stretcher, splints |
Intermediate First Aiders
1 Advanced First Aider
CSA Standard Z1220-17 Type 3 Intermediate Large First Aid Kit
3 blankets, stretcher, splints |
|
100 – 199 |
2 Basic First Aiders
2 Intermediate First Aiders
1 Advanced First Aider
First Aid Room for workers |
4 Intermediate First Aiders
1 Advanced First Aider
First Aid Room for workers |
4 Intermediate First Aiders
1 Advanced First Aider
First Aid Room for workers |
|
200 or more |
2 Basic First Aiders
2 Intermediate First Aiders
1 nurse who holds an advanced first aid certificate or 1 advanced care paramedic
Plus 1 Intermediate First Aider for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers
First Aid Room for workers |
4 Intermediate First Aiders
1 nurse who holds an advanced first aid certificate or 1 advanced care paramedic
Plus 1 Intermediate First Aider for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers
First Aid Room for workers |
4 Intermediate First Aiders
1 Advanced First Aider
1 nurse who holds an advanced first aid certificate or 1 advanced care paramedic
Plus 1 Intermediate First Aider for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers
First Aid Room for workers |
Note: Number of first aiders indicated is for a work shift at all times.