On Board Trains Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (SOR/87-184)

Regulations are current to 2013-05-26

SCHEDULE III

(Section 11.8)

FORM: EMPLOYER’S ANNUAL HAZARDOUS OCCURRENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT

GRAPHIC IS NOT DISPLAYED, SEE SOR/95-105, S. 53

  • SOR/95-105, s. 53.

PART XII

FIRST AID

Interpretation

12.1 In this Part,

“isolated work place”

“isolated work place” means a work place that is more than two hours’ travel time from a hospital or medical facility under normal travel conditions using the fastest available means of transportation; (lieu de travail isolé)

“medical facility”

“medical facility” means a medical clinic or the office of a physician. (installation médicale)

  • SOR/88-200, s. 13(E).

General

  • 12.2 (1) Every employer shall establish written instructions that provide for the prompt rendering of first aid to an employee for an injury, an occupational disease or an illness.

  • (2) A copy of the instructions referred to in subsection (1) shall be kept by the employer readily available for examination by employees.

  • SOR/95-105, s. 55(F).

12.3 For every work place at which two or more employees are working, at least one of the employees shall be

  • (a) instructed and trained in providing artificial respiration, controlling a hemorrhage and rendering such other life-saving first aid as may be required by the nature of the work done at the work place; and

  • (b) readily available and accessible to provide first aid to employees during working hours.

  • SOR/95-105, s. 56(F).

First Aid Supplies and Equipment

  • 12.4 (1) For every work place, the employer shall provide and maintain the first aid supplies and equipment set out in the schedule to this Part.

  • (2) First aid supplies and equipment shall be

    • (a) located at or near the work place;

    • (b) available and accessible during all working hours;

    • (c) inspected regularly and maintained in a clean, dry and serviceable condition; and

    • (d) clearly identified by a conspicuous sign.

Emergency Transportation

  • 12.5 (1) Where, as a result of an injury or occupational disease occurring in the course of his employment, an employee requires emergency transportation to a hospital, medical facility or the employee’s residence, the employer shall provide the employee with a suitable means of transportation thereto and first aid during the transportation.

  • (2) Where an employee is employed at an isolated work place, effective communication shall be maintained by the employer between the isolated work place and a location at which emergency transportation is available.

  • SOR/95-105, s. 57.