Do you know if your business is compliant with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) First Aid Program, and meets the first aid requirements for Canada Labour Code?
In short, this means that your first aid boxes and stations must be in the charge of workers who hold valid first aid certificates issued by WSIB-approved training facilities.
Only employees with first aid certifications should handle your first aid equipment.
Different size companies have different requirements for their first aid stations. The type of first aid certifications required depend on how many employees are working per shift at any one time. Please see the below table for details, or learn the specific requirements for your workplace.
The contents of your fist aid kits need to be kept visible, accessible, and in good working order. The type and number of items in your kit also vary, depending on the number of employees working per shift at any one time. Learn the specific requirements for your workplace.
Each first aid station should have WSIB Form 82 (“In All Cases of Injury/Disease”) prominently posted where everyone can read it. It outlines the legal responsibilities and obligations of both the employer and employees in the event of worker injury or illness.
Apply first aid immediately in the event of an accident. Be sure to make detailed notes about the first aid treatment you applied.
The injured employee should be taken to a hospital, clinic, or doctor’s office as soon as possible.
As a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner and Affiliate of the Lifesaving Society, SOS First Aid & Safety Training instructors are fully qualified to teach First Aid & CPR. Our First Aid & CPR programs confirm to WSIB first aid requirements and meet standards established by Federal Occupational Health and Safety Act and Ontario’s workplace safety and training regulations.
Our onsite workplace first aid training programs will help your organization meet the requirements of WSIB Regulation 1101, and provide recertification for your team when you need it.