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First aid in the workplace : OHS information for prime contractors, employers and workers

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Gives an overview of Alberta's first aid requirements, effective March 31, 2023.

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Workplace first aid approvals : OHS information for agencies seeking approval to deliver workplace first aid training in Alberta

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Application process and requirements for agencies interested in becoming approved workplace first aid training providers in Alberta.

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Workplace first aid approval : Alberta Plus Quality Management Plan : OHS information for agencies seeking approval to deliver workplace first aid training in Alberta

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Requirements agencies must meet to teach workplace first aid under the Alberta Plus Quality Management Plan process.

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First aid agencies and 3rd party providers : FAQs : OHS information for first aid agencies

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Answers to frequently asked questions about approved first aid agency 3rd party provider agreements.

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Workplace first aid records : OHS information for employers [2019]

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The purpose of regulating workplace first aid is to ensure that every work site in the province has the equipment, supplies, and trained staff to provide first aid care in the event of workplace... More ≫

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The purpose of regulating workplace first aid is to ensure that every work site in the province has the equipment, supplies, and trained staff to provide first aid care in the event of workplace injury or illness. OHS legislation contains the minimum requirements, and employers are free to exceed them based on a site-specific assessment of their workers’ first aid needs.

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Medication in first aid kits : OHS information for employers and workers [2019]

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This safety bulletin provides information to employers and workers who are considering including medications in first aid kits.

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Developing a first aid plan : OHS information for employers

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The purpose of this safety bulletin is to describe the basics of a first aid plan, which is one component of an overall emergency response program. The bulletin describes the factors to consider... More ≫

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The purpose of this safety bulletin is to describe the basics of a first aid plan, which is one component of an overall emergency response program. The bulletin describes the factors to consider when developing and implementing a first aid plan, and includes explanations of what should be included in terms of first aid services, equipment, supplies, records, communication and transportation.

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Automated external defibrillators in the workplace : OHS information for employers and workers

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Occupational Health and Safety supports the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at the work site provided the employer ensures that AED use is integrated into the first aid program and... More ≫

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Occupational Health and Safety supports the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at the work site provided the employer ensures that AED use is integrated into the first aid program and emergency response plan at the site, and can be safely used in the specific work environment intended.

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Workplace first aiders and legal requirements : OHS information for employers and workers

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This Safety Bulletin outlines the requirements of specific sections of Alberta’s OHS legislation that are relevant to work site first aiders. Anyone responsible for providing first aid services at... More ≫

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This Safety Bulletin outlines the requirements of specific sections of Alberta’s OHS legislation that are relevant to work site first aiders. Anyone responsible for providing first aid services at the workplace needs to understand what is required by law.

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Oxygen equipment and related training requirements at work sites : OHS information for employers and workers

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Under Alberta’s OHS Code 2009, oxygen equipment is a specified requirement of a First Aid room. Work sites requiring a First Aid room are a) medium hazard sites with 200 or more workers, and b)... More ≫

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Under Alberta’s OHS Code 2009, oxygen equipment is a specified requirement of a First Aid room. Work sites requiring a First Aid room are a) medium hazard sites with 200 or more workers, and b) high hazard sites with 100 or more workers. At other work sites, deciding to use and have oxygen equipment may be part of a First Aid response, based on a hazard assessment and work site requirements.

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