New Brunswick Regulation First Aid Kits
Overview of New Brunswick’s Requirements
- Similar to other Atlantic provinces, there are minimum content requirements (various bandages, dressings, antiseptics, etc.).
- The number of items required can scale with workforce size and risk environment.
New Brunswick regulations fall under the First Aid Regulation- Occupational Health and Safety Act (O.C. 2004-471). New Brunswick’s regulations on workplace safety mandate the use NB regulated first aid kits, varying based on number of workers per shift, location of the worksite, and occupational hazards on the worksite.
How CSA Kits Comply
- A CSA Z1220-compliant kit typically meets or exceeds the item list set out in NB regulations.
- Provides a convenient “all-in-one” solution, especially for small to medium worksites.
Differences to Note
- No explicit CSA mention, but compliance is straightforward if your CSA kit has at least the mandated supplies.
- Some workplaces (e.g., higher-risk industries) may need additional items like splints or specialized equipment.
|
Number of Employees per Shift |
Low Hazard |
High Hazard |
|
1 |
N/A |
Personal (Type P) First Aid Kit |
|
2-19 |
1 First Kit 1 First Aid Provider |
1 First Aid Kit 1 First Aid Provider |
|
20-49 |
1 First Aid Kit 1 First Aid Provider |
2 First Aid Kit 2 First Aid Providers |
|
50-99 |
2 First Aid Kits 2 First Aid Providers |
2First Aid Kits 2 First Aid Providers |
|
100-199 |
2 First Aid Kits 2 First Aid Providers, one of whom must have access to the first aid room 1 first aid room |
3 First Aid Kits 3 First Aid Providers, one of whom must have access to the first aid room 1 first aid room |
|
200 or more |
3 First Aid Kits 3 First Aid Providers, one of whom must have access to the first aid room 1 additional first aid provider and 1 additional first aid kit for each additional increment of 1-100 employees 1 first aid room |
4 First Aid Kits 4 First Aid Providers, one of whom must have access to the first aid room 1 additional first aid provider and 1 additional first aid kit for each additional increment of 1-100 employees 1 first aid room |
Note: Adapted from http://www.gnb.ca/0062/acts/BBR-2004/2004-130.pdf. Copyright (2004) by Occupational Health and Safety Act
Click the link for pdf. format: New Brunswick Regulation First Aid Kit
Regulation & Official References
- New Brunswick Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated regulations
- New Brunswick Regulation 2004-130 outlines general provisions, including first aid.
- Official Resource: WorkSafeNB
