Quebec First Aid Kit Contents Requirements for CNESST Workplace Regulation Compliance

According to Quebec's CNESST Workplace Safety and Health Actan employer 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 Quebec 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.

For lone or isolated workers

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

For Low Risk Workplace Environment with

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

For High Risk Workplace Environment with

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

For Workplace Vehicles

• transporting less than 5 workers require a CSA Type 1 Personal First Aid Kit.
• transporting more than 5 workers that are less than 30 minutes distance from a medical facility require a CSA Type 1 Personal First Aid Kit.
• transporting more than 5 workers that are more than 30 minutes distance from a medical facility require a CSA Type 2 Basic First Aid Kit - Small (2-25 Workers).

Canadian Safety Supplies has been helping Quebec businesses ensure full compliance with all first aid requirements. We offer a complete line of CSA Type 1, 2 and 3 first aid kits that meet and exceed the CSA Z1220-17 requirements.