First Aid

First aid in the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) context is a critical component of ensuring prompt and appropriate care for injured or ill workers. OHS guidelines stress the importance of having trained personnel equipped to administer immediate assistance in the event of accidents or medical emergencies in the workplace. Establishing well-equipped first aid stations, providing necessary supplies, and ensuring that designated individuals are trained in first aid procedures are essential. OHS protocols also emphasize the importance of regularly reviewing and updating first aid procedures, conducting drills, and raising awareness among employees to create a responsive and prepared environment that can swiftly address health emergencies and minimize the impact of injuries or illnesses at work.

First Aid – Compliance Game Plan

Do your workplace first aid arrangements comply with new OHS

First Aid Kit Inspection Checklist: Basic First Aid Kits

Introduction: How to Use This Tool First aid kits need

Source of First Aid Requirements By Jurisdiction

What’s At Stake   The first step in complying with

First Aid Policy

First aid requirements follow the same basic approach although technical

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New Québec OHS laws, cases, and legal trends from November 2025.

OHS Compliance Monthly Briefing for British Columbia

New BC OHS laws, cases, and legal trends from November 2025.

Monthly Compliance Briefing for Alberta OHS Coordinators

New Alberta OHS laws, cases, and legal trends from November 2025.

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Eye washing stations are an integral part of safety at work sites where employees may be handling [...]

2024 OHS Insider Scorecard

Download the OHS Insider 2024 scorecard to learn about the biggest fines issued this past year [...]

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