The amendments to Part 3 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation regarding the first aid section will take effect on November 1st, 2024.
Performing a Written First Aid Assessment
- Employers will be required to conduct an annual written first-aid assessment for each workplace/site
- Employers will need to complete this with the consultation of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) or Worker Health and Safety Representative
- Conduct an annual drill and update procedures as needed
Updating First Aid Supplies, Facilities, & Requirements of First Aid Attendants
First Aid Certification Levels:
They were previously known as Levels 1, 2 and 3. First Aid courses will be changed to Basic, Intermediate and Advanced, and the duration for Intermediate courses will be reduced to two days. Courses will be aligned with the CSA Z1210-17 standard.
Note: Current Occupational First Aid certificates (OFA) will remain valid until their expiry date.
First Aid Equipment Requirements:
The new changes to the first aid kit requirements are aligned with the CSA Z1210-17 standards and are determined in Schedule 3-A.
- OHS Guidelines for Part 3: Occupational First Aid (preliminary draft)
- Backgrounder: Occupational First Aid Regulatory Changes
- First Aid Assessment Worksheet
- Changes to Occupational First Aid Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions