Type 1, 2, 3 First Aid Kits and Supplies

An employer following workplace first aid requirements as defined by the CSA Z1220-17 Standard must provide and keep readily accessible the type, size, and number of first aid kits meeting the requirements set out in "CSA Z1220-17, First Aid Kits for the Workplace".
The type and size of first aid kit required for a workplace is determined by the number of workers per shift as well as the level of risk of injury. The likelihood of harm as well as the severity of harm should be taken into consideration when determining workplace risk level.

Lone/Isolated Worker

• 1 worker or worker in isolation requires a Type 1 Personal First Aid Kit.

For Low Risk Workplace Environment with

• 2-25 workers per shift requires a Type 2 Basic First Aid Kit - Small (2-25 Workers).
• 26-50 workers per shift requires a Type 2 Basic First Aid Kit - Medium (26-50 Workers).
• 51-100 workers per shift requires a Type 2 Basic First Aid Kit - Large (51-100 Workers).

For High Risk Workplace Environment with

• 2-25 workers per shift requires a Type 3 Intermediate First Aid Kit - Small (2-25 Workers).
• 26-50 workers per shift requires a Type 3 Intermediate First Aid Kit - Medium (26-50 Workers).
• 51-100 workers per shift requires a Type 3 Intermediate First Aid Kit - Large (51-100 Workers).

Canadian Safety Supplies has been helping businesses ensure full compliance with all first aid requirements. We offer a complete line of workplace First Aid kits such as Type 1, 2 and 3 First Aid kits, designed to meet the CSA Z1220-17 Standard of first aid kits for the workplace.