According to WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation section 3.15, employers must provide each workplace with equipment and supplies for promptly rendering first aid to staff. Equipment and supplies for providing first aid must be assembled in a kit that is always readily accessible. The first aid kit must be in addition to facility’s emergency cart equipment and supplies (i.e. the items cannot be shared).
Some facilities will be required to have a first aid attendant who has successfully completed a recognized first aid training course at the required level. WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation section 3.16(2)(b) states that employers must conduct an assessment to identify the risks and hazards in the workplace.
Assessments are to be conducted annually and/or whenever a significant change affecting the assessment occurs in the employer’s operations. Medical directors should refer to tables 1-6 (WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation – Schedule 3-A – Minimum Levels of First Aid) to determine the minimum requirement for level of first aid kit and level of first aid certificate for attendant if required.
Reference: WorkSafeBC. (n.d.).