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Canada Labour Code Part II (OHS Regs) First Aid Requirements

"first aid attendant" means a holder of a valid basic or standard first aid certificate.

“remote workplace” means a workplace for which the ambulance response time is more than two hours.

“standard first aid certificate” means the certificate issued by an approved organization for successful completion of a two-day first aid course.


16.3 (1) At every workplace at which six or more employees are working at any time, the employer shall ensure that there is a first aid attendant.
(2) At every remote workplace at which two or more employees are working at any time, the employer shall ensure that there is a first aid attendant.
(3) At every workplace at which an employee is working on live high voltage electrical equipment, the employer shall ensure that
(a) a first aid attendant is readily available; or
(b) at least one of the employees has the training necessary to provide resuscitation by mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation or an equivalent direct method.
(4) At every workplace that is required to have a first aid attendant, the employer shall ensure that the first aid attendant at the workplace is qualified by having at least
(a) if the workplace is an office workplace for which the ambulance response time is
(i) up to two hours, a basic first aid certificate, or
(ii) more than two hours, a standard first aid certificate;
(b) if the workplace is any other workplace, other than a workplace in a wilderness area, and the ambulance response time for the workplace is
(i) less than twenty minutes, a basic first aid certificate, or
(ii) twenty minutes or more but not more than two hours, a standard first aid certificate; and
(c) if the workplace is in a wilderness area, a standard first aid certificate and wilderness first aid training that is specially designed to meet the first aid needs of persons who work, live or travel in such an area.

16.12 (9) Basic and standard first aid certificates and certifications of completion of advanced first aid courses, including wilderness first aid courses, are valid for a maximum of three years, starting on their date of issue.


Basic first aid Training Course: (1 day)

(a) the provision of basic first aid and the first aid attendant’s role and obligations in relation to basic first aid;

(b) emergency scene management;

(c) cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

(d) medical emergencies;

(e) shock and unconsciousness;

(f) anti-contamination procedures; and

(g) wounds and bleeding.


Standard first aid Training Course: (2 days)

(a) the provision of standard first aid and the first aid attendant’s role and obligations in relation to standard first aid;

(b) emergency scene management;

(c) cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

(d) medical emergencies;

(e) shock and unconsciousness;

(f) anti-contamination procedures;

(g) wounds and bleeding;

(h) fractures and their immobilization;

(i) chest injuries;

(j) head and spinal injuries;

(k) muscle, ligament and joint injuries;

(l) burns;

(m) eye injuries;

(n) pelvic, genital and abdominal injuries;

(o) movement and transportation of casualty;

(p) environmental illnesses and injuries;

(q) toxicological emergencies; and

(r) evacuation and transportation of casualties.






Eastside Safety First Aid Courses
that meet the Requirements of the Canada Labour Code Part II
(Occupational Health and Safety Regulations)


First Aid - Emergency Level (EFA)

This course meets the requirements for diverse groups of people and occupations.  The course content has 6 mandatory components, and numerous optional topics that may be chosen to meet the needs of the group.  Following the Federal Labour Code Part II mandatory teaching components, this course meets the requirements of a First Aid Attendant requiring Basic First Aid. 
  • 1 day
First Aid - Standard Level (SFA)
First Aid - Occupational Health and Safety Level (OHSFA)

The Occupational Health and Safety Legislation in the provinces set the standards for first aid components to be lawfully compliant in the workplace.  Following these requirements, the student is issued a First Aid Certificate with an OHS compliant notation that the instructional standards have been met.  The OHS First Aid Course meets the First Aid Attendant requirements of both provincial OHS and the Federal Labour Code Part II requirements. 

The Standard first aid course is different from the OHS First Aid in that it has 6 mandatory components, and the remainder of the components are optional - depending upon the needs of the students. 
  • 2 days
  • 18-22 hours
First Aid - Wilderness and Remote (WFA)

This course takes the standard or OHS level first aid, and develops it further to meet the needs of providing first aid in remote or isolated areas.  This course includes survival, spinal movement reduction, medical emergencies and some advanced trauma emergency situations.  Wilderness first aid is a good course for people who like to hike, camp, canoe or spend time in remote areas.  This course is recognized as meeting the requirements of the Canada Labour Code Part II requirements for those workers in remote areas. 
  • 2 - 2 1/2 days
First Aid - Advanced Level II/Medical Responder Level II

This course reinforces the basic skills taught in first aid, and builds on them with additional advanced skills.  The course teaches more in depth understanding of basic first aid concepts and techniques.  Additionally, spinal movement reduction, oxygen administration, patient extrication with numerous practice scenarios are covered during this course.  The Occupational Health and Safety Legislation of the provinces recognize this level of advanced training. 
  • 80 hours
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