Alberta – First Aid Kits Maintenance

[Jeffrey Turner]

#102903

How often are first aid kits in Alberta required to have their inventory checked/maintained’ This is low risk work. 

[Jeffrey Turner]

#103430

That’s a great question. The OHS Code doesn’t specify an inspection schedule for first aid kits. So you need to determine what a reasonable inspection interval should be. The first thing to check are the actual items in the kit to determine if they have a shelf life. If so, inspections must be scheduled as often as necessary to ensure that the item is still fresh, usable and not past its expiry date. My personal opinion, which you shouldn’t confuse for legal advice or counsel, is that you should be fine if you incorporate first aid kit checks into your regular workplace inspection schedule. Probably no need to do it any more often than that. Feel free to follow up directly if you have further questions or want to discuss. Glenn glennd@bongarde.com

[Jeffrey Turner]

#103431

Suggestion
Check out the CSA standard Z1220-17 – First Aid Kits for the Workplace
Some provinces have adopted it in their OHS legislation.
http://community.csagroup.org/ – Create an account (free) and you can view any OHS related standard free online.
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Section 8
Ongoing maintenance of workplace first aid kitsWorkplace first aid kits shall be regularly inspected at periodic intervals to ensure the completeness and usability of all items at all times. The organization should ensure the ongoing maintenance of the workplace first aid kit(s) and the replenishment of kit supplies and equipment as items are used or as they have reached the manufacturer’s recommended expiration date.Note: The minimum inspection period should be not more than 90 days or following any first aid incident where the workplace first aid kit is used

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