Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
Version of section 16.5 from 2014-05-29 to 2024-10-30:
16.5 (1) At least one first aid station shall be provided for every workplace.
(2) In multi-storey buildings, the location of first aid stations shall be such that employees are no more than two stories from a first aid station.
(3) Every first aid station shall be
(a) located at or near the workplace;
(b) clearly identified by a conspicuous sign; and
(c) accessible during all working hours.
(4) The employer shall inspect every first aid station regularly, at least monthly, and shall ensure that its contents are maintained in a clean, dry and serviceable condition.
(5) Subsection (1) does not apply if a first aid room, health unit or medical treatment facility that meets the requirements of subsection (3) is provided by the employer.
- SOR/88-632, s. 71(F)
- SOR/2000-328, s. 2
- SOR/2014-142, s. 8
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