Hypothermia & Frostbite: Recognizing Symptoms and Treatment

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Hypothermia & Frostbite: Recognizing Symptoms and Treatment Winter in Canada is a special season. We pride ourselves on our snowy, long and ‘Canadian’ winter season. There are some reasons to be bitter (excuse the pun), but others reasons to rejoice. Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and tobogganing are some of the most fun you can have in a winter wonderland. But without protection from the cold temperatures in the form of a winter coat, hat, gloves and boots, our bodies would not function properly, and could be permanently damaged after extended exposure to the elements. Here we discuss some common, and …

Prince Edward Island Workplace First Aid Requirements

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Prince Edward Island First Aid Requirements The first aid requirements for businesses in Prince Edward Island are based on the number of employees working on a given shift. For the most current regulations, refer to Section 9.11 (pg. 16 of 116) of thePEI Occupational Health and Safety Act: General Regulations. 1 Employee Prince Edward Island #1 Kit  2-19 Employees Prince Edward Island #2 Kit  20+ Employees *low hazard workplace Prince Edward Island #3 Kit  20-99 Employees *workplaces other than low hazard Prince Edward Island #3 Kit  100+ Employees * workplaces other than “low hazard” First Aid Room Vehicles & Boats If …

Nova Scotia Workplace First Aid Requirements

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Nova Scotia Workplace First Aid Requirements The first aid requirements for workplaces in Nova Scotia are based on the number of employees working on a given shift. For more information, please refer to the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety First Aid Regulations. 1 Employee: 1x Nova Scotia No. 1 Kit 2-20 Employees: 1x Nova Scotia No. 2 Kit 21-49 Employees: 1x Nova Scotia No. 3 Kit 50-99 Employees: 1x Nova Scotia No.3 Kit or Nova Scotia No. 3 Kit Deluxe Additional bandages, antiseptics and dressings proportionate to the number of workers 100+ Employees First Aid Room The first aid supplies and …

New Brunswick First Aid Requirements

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New Brunswick First Aid Requirements The first aid requirements for businesses in New Brunswick are based on the number of employees working on a given shift as well as the worksite type. For the most current regulations, refer to Schedule A (pg. 10 of 24) & Schedule C (pg. 23 of 24) of the  New Brunswick Occupational Health and Safety Act. No High Hazard Work: 1 Employee = 1 New Brunswick Personal First Aid Kit 2-19 Employees = 1 New Brunswisk Basic First Aid Kit 20-49 Employees = 1 New Brunswisk Basic First Aid Kit 50-99 Employees = 1 New Brunswisk Basic First …

Newfoundland & Labrador First Aid Requirements

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Newfoundland & Labrador First Aid Requirements The first aid requirements for businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador are based on the number of employees working on a given shift as well as the type of industry. For the most current regulations, refer to the  Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety First Aid Regulations. For a brief summary of the required kits please see below: 1 Employee: 1 Newfoundland & Labrador #1 Kit 1-14 Employees: 1 Newfoundland & Labrador #2 Kit (or higher if required by an officer) 15-199 Employees: 1 Newfoundland & Labrador #3 Kit (or higher if required by an …

Quebec Workplace First Aid Requirements

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Quebec Workplace First Aid Requirements For businesses in Quebec, the Workers Compensation Act requires ‘an adequate number of first aid kits.’ For the most current regulations, refer to Section 4 and 5 of Division II of the Quebec Worker’s Compensation Act. A summary of the basic first aid needs for those working in different risk workplaces of Quebec is listed below: Workplace: Any Except Construction & Forestry: 1-50 Employees = 1 First Aid Kit 51-150 Employees = 2 First Aid Kits 151+ Employees = 2 First Aid Kits, plus 1 First Aid Kit for every increment of 100 Construction Site: 10-50 …

Manitoba Workplace First Aid Requirements

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Manitoba Workplace First Aid Requirements The first aid requirements for businesses in Manitoba are based on the number of employees working on a given shift.One Manitoba Kit is required for every 25 workers to a maximum of 4 kits. A first aid room is required for 100+ workers. For the most current regulations, refer to Part 5: Section 5.1 – 5.15 (pg. 68 of 355) and Schedule B & C (pg. 77 of 355) of the Manitoba Workplace Health and Safety Regulations. 1 Employee 1 Manitoba Personal First Aid Kit 1-24 Employees 1 Manitoba First Aid Kit 25-50 Employees 2 …

Saskatchewan Workplace First Aid Requirements

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Saskatchewan Workplace First Aid Requirements The first aid requirements for businesses in Saskatchewan vary depending on the number of workers actively employed at one time, the type of industry/potential for hazards and the proximity/travel time to a medical facility.   For the most current regulations, refer to Table 9 to 12 (pg. 262 of 304) of the  Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Act. Below is a summarization of requirements: 1 Worker Close (< 30 min) Saskatchewan #1 Kit Distant (< 2 hours) Saskatchewan #1 Kit Isolated (> 2 hours) Saskatchewan #1 Kit 2-4 Workers Close (< 30 min) Saskatchewan #1 …

British Columbia Workplace First Aid Requirements

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British Columbia Workplace Safety Requirements The first aid requirements for businesses in British Columbia are based on the number of employees actively employed at one time, the type of industry/potential for hazards and the proximity/travel time to a medical facility. For summarized requirements please see the points below. For the most current regulations, refer to First Aid Kits: Recommended Minimum Contents and Schedule 3-A Miniumum Levels of First Aid of the British Columbia Occupation Health and Safety Regulations. Low Risk Workplaces Close to Nearest Hospital (< 20 min): 2-10 Employees: British Columbia Basic First Aid Kit 11-11 Employees: British Columbia Level 1 First Aid …

Alberta Workplace First Aid Requirements

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Alberta Workplace First Aid Requirements All employers in Alberta must follow the Occupational Health and Safety Code. This requires employers to obtain the correct amount of first aid and medical supplies for their organization based on the requirements summarized below Low Hazard Workplaces Close to Nearest Hospital (< 20 min): 1 Employee: Type P First Aid Kit 2-9 Employees: No. 1 First Aid Kit 10-49 Employees: No. 1 First Aid Kit 50-99 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit 100-199 Employees: No. 3 First Aid Kit 200+ Employees: No. 3 First Aid Kit Distant from Nearest Hospital (20-40 min): 1 Employee: …

Ontario Workplace First Aid Requirements

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IMG Courtesy of Ace Work Gear, http://www.aceworkgear.com/brands/milwaukee-power-tools Ontario Workplace First Aid Requirements All employers covered by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act in Ontario are required to have specific first aid equipment, facilities and trained personnel in all workplaces. For more detailed information see Regulation 1101 of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. For a brief summary on the requirements of different organizations by number of employees please see below: Organizations with 1-5 Employees: Employers must ensure their first aid station containing an Ontario Section 8 Kit is at all times in charge of a trained employee holding a valid Emergency First Aid certificate. …