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: Type P First Aid Kit
2-9 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit
10-49 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit
50-99 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit
100-199 Employees: No. 3 First Aid + 3 Blankets, Stretcher & Splints
200+ Employees: No. 3 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets, Stretcher & Splints
Isolated from Hospitals (> 40 min):
1 Employee: Type P First Aid Kit
2-9 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit
10-49 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit
50-99 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit
100-199 Employees: No. 3 First Aid + 3 Blankets, Stretcher & Splints
200+ Employees: No. 3 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets, Stretcher & Splints
Medium Hazard Workplaces
Close to Nearest Hospital (< 20 min):
1 Employee: Type P First Aid Kit
2-9 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit
10-19 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit
20-49 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit
50-99 Employees: No. 3 First Aid Kit
100-199 Employees: No. 3 First Aid Kit
200+ Employees: First Aid Room (No. 2 First Aid Kit + Extra)
Distant from Nearest Hospital (20-40 min):
1 Employee: No. 2 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets
2-9 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets
10-19 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets
20-49 Employees: No. 3 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets
50-99 Employees: No. 3 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets, Stretcher & Splints
100-199 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets
200+ Employees: First Aid Room (No. 2 First Aid Kit + Extra)
Isolated from Hospitals (> 40 min):
1 Employee: Type P First Aid Kit
2-9 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets
10-19 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets
20-49 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets
50-99 Employees: No. 3 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets, Stretcher & Splints
100-199 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets
200+ Employees: First Aid Room (No. 2 First Aid Kit + Extra)
High Hazard Workplaces
Close to Nearest Hospital (< 20 min):
1 Employee: Type P First Aid Kit
2-4 Employees: No. 1 First Aid Kit
5-9 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit
10-19 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets
20-49 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets
50-99 Employees: No. 3 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets
100-199 Employees: First Aid Room (No. 2 First Aid Kit + Extra)
200+ Employees: First Aid Room (No. 2 First Aid Kit + Extra)
Distant from Nearest Hospital (20-40 min):
1 Employee: Type P First Aid Kit
2-4 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets
5-9 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets
10-19 Employees: No. 3 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets, Stretcher & Splints
20-49 Employees: No. 3 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets, Stretcher & Splints
50-99 Employees: No. 3 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets, Stretcher & Splints
100-199 Employees: First Aid Room (No. 2 First Aid Kit + Extra)
200+ Employees: First Aid Room (No. 2 First Aid Kit + Extra)
Isolated from Hospitals (> 40 min):
1 Employee: Type P First Aid Kit
2-4 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets
5-9 Employees: No. 2 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets
10-19 Employees: No. 3 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets, Stretcher & Splints
20-49 Employees: No. 3 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets, Stretcher & Splints
50-99 Employees: No. 3 First Aid Kit + 3 Blankets, Stretcher & Splints
100-199 Employees: First Aid Room (No. 2 First Aid Kit + Extra)
200+ Employees: First Aid Room (No. 2 First Aid Kit + Extra)
Links to First Aid Kits, Supplies & Equipment:
Additional items required, but not included within all kits include:
Automated External Defibrillators
Automated External Defibrillators or “AEDs” are not yet required items, but are highly reccomended as they have the power to save lives. First Aid Canada offers a variety of defibrillators.
First Aid Canada is pleased to offer all of the required items above, plus extra. If you have any questions regarding first aid and safety in the workplace, please do not hesitate to call the First Aid Canada Team.