1 employee or work in isolation | 2-25 workers per shift | 26-50 workers per shift | 51-100 workers per shift | |
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Type 1: Personal | 1 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Type 2: Basic | — | 1 small |
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Type 3: Intermediate | — | 1 small |
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In determining the workplace first aid kit classification, size, and number, the organization should consider
- The level of risk for the specific workplace environment; Note: Additional workplace first aid kits might be required, depending on the outcome of a workplace first aid risk assessment. For guidance on conducting a workplace first aid risk assessment, see Annexes A and B.
- The layout of the workplace (e.g., multi-level workplaces, high-rises);
- The distance from emergency medical services and/or the response time for emergency medical services; Note: Response times for emergency medical services vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In addition, response time can be impacted by the type of workplace being served (e.g., a high-rise building).
- That workplaces with a small number of employees dispersed over a wide area could have differing first aid requirements in different areas; and
- That workers in remote or isolated areas could require additional first aid equipment and supplies.