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Who is responsible for providing first aid attendants and equipment?
The employer is responsible for supplying first aid equipment, supplies, facilities and services. See Sections 3.15 and 3.16 of the regulation for more information.
Can we keep nonprescription drugs on site?
Yes, you can keep nonprescription drugs on site as long as they remain under the control of the attendant and are used in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer, a physician, or a qualified practitioner. See the OHS Guidelines for Occupational First Aid (PDF 160 KB) for further information.
What if my first aid attendant is unavailable for work?
For unplanned absences, an absence of up to approximately half a shift is permissible until a replacement attendant is in place. For example, during an 8-hour shift, the employer has 4 hours to obtain another attendant's services. For planned absences, the attendant's shift should be covered by another attendant. See the OHS Guidelines for Occupational First Aid (PDF 160 KB) for further information.
What first aid do I need to provide to a worker who is assigned to work alone more than 20 minutes from central first aid?
The guidelines recommend that a worker be provided with a personal first aid kit as described in the tables in the OHS Guidelines for Occupational First Aid (PDF 160 KB).
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