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First Aid Requirements in Manitoba

The Occupational Health and Safety  legislation establishes the minimum criteria for both first aid supplies, and the first aiders required  at a place of work.  Through Hazard Assessment conducted  by the employer at a worksite or on a particular task, it may be identified that the employer may have to provide more first aiders, a higher level or training at the worksite, and/or more supplies.  Section 5.9 - Appropriate first aid for occupational hazard in the Manitoba Workplace and Safety Act.
5.9 When a workplace has an occupational hazard that creates a risk that is not adequately addressed by the first aid services required under this Part, the employer must
(a) consult, in order to determine the appropriate first aid service required,with
(i) the committee or representative or, where there is no committee or
representative, the workers at the workplace, and
(ii) any safety and health professional employed by the employer; and
(b) provide the additional first aid services that are determined to be appropriate.

"low hazard work" means work of an administrative, clerical or professional nature that does not ordinarily require substantial physical exertion or exposure to a potentially hazardous condition or substance.

Anything not classified as low hazard is considered to be "other work" in the Manitoba OHS Legislation.

First Aiders required at a worksite (Close workplace)
"close workplace" means a workplace from which, under normal travel conditions and using the means of transportation used at the workplace in an emergency, an ill or injured worker can be transported to a medical facility in 30 minutes or less.
 Table 1
    
   Close Workplace
  Close Workplace
 Number of workers per shift
  Low hazard work     
  Other work
1 to 10  ----   ---
 11 to 40
  FA1  FA2
 41 to 100
  FA1
  2 FA2s
 101 to 199
  2 FA1S
  2 FA2s
 200 or more
  3 FA1s
  3 FA2s

First Aiders required at a worksite (Distant workplace)
"distant workplace" means a workplace from which, under normal travel conditions and using the means of transportation used at the workplace in an emergency, an ill or injured worker can be transported to a medical facility in two hours or less.

 Table 2
    
  Distant Workplace   Distant Workplace
 Number of workers per shift
 Low hazard work  
Other work 
 1 to 10
  --- FA1
 11 to 40
  FA1 FA2 
 41 to 100
  FA1  2 FA3s
 101 to 199
 2 FA1s   2FA3s
 200 or more
 3 FA1s
  2FA3s

First Aiders required at a worksite (isolated workplace)
"isolated workplace" means a workplace
    (a) that is normally accessible only by air; or
    (b) from which, under normal travel conditions and using the means of transportation used at the workplace in an emergency, an ill or injured worker cannot be transported from the workplace to a medical facility within two hours or less.

Table 3     
  Isolated Workplace
 Isolated Workplace 
 Number of workers per shift
 Low hazard work   Other work
1 to 10   FA1 FA2 
 11 to 40
  FA1  FA3
 41 to 100
  2 FA1
  2 FA3s
 101 to 199
  2 FA1s
  3 FA3s
 200 or more
  3 FA1s
  4 FA3s

FA 1 means a person who holds a valid first aider 1 qualification
  • completed a course by an authorized provider lasting at least 8 hours
  • must include the following content:
    • the role, function and responsibilities of the first aider
    • emergency scene management
    • patient assessment: primary and secondary survey
    • basic anatomy and physiology, including body systems such as respiratory, circulatory, musculoskeletal and integumentary
    • obstructed airway and other breathing emergencies
    • cardiovascular emergencies, such as heart attack and stroke
    • control of bleeding, both internal and external
    • signs and symptoms of shock
    • cardiopulmonary resuscitation C adult C one person rescue
    • trauma and other acute medical situations C bone and joint injury, head and spine injury, skin disruption (lacerations and burns) and poisoning
    • general precautions to prevent blood and body fluid exposure
    • infection control
FA 2 means a person who holds a valid first aider 2 qualification
        • completed a course by an authorized provider lasting at least 16 hours
        • must include the following content:
          • at least 12 hours in first aid training that addresses the topics required for first aider 1 plus the following additional topics:
          • interaction with higher-level trained personnel and medical care agencies
          • ambulance system
          • obstructed airway and other breathing emergencies
          • assessment and monitoring of vital signs
          • respiratory emergencies - respiratory system review, management of airways, airway obstruction and chest injuries
          • circulatory system review - heart attack and stroke
          • bleeding - wounds and control of bleeding and bandaging
          • abdominal injuries - system review by quadrant
          • stabilization - head, spine and pelvis injuries
          • upper and lower extremity injuries
          • medical emergencies - epilepsy, diabetes and drug overdose
          • assessment and treatment of burns
          • eye injury
          • environmental illness and injury - heat, cold and poisonings
          • movement of a casualty - carries;
  • at least four hours in cardiopulmonary resuscitation training that addresses the following topics:
  • risk factors
  • signals and actions of heart attack and stroke
  • airway obstruction - prevention, causes and recognition
  • entrance into the emergency medical services system
  • one rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (adult)
  • treatment of an adult with an obstructed airway
  • turning of the casualty into the recovery position.
FA 3 means a person who holds a valid first aider 3 qualification
      • completed a course by an authorized provider lasting at least 70 hours
      • must include the following content:
        • at least 62 hours of training including the topics in the FA1 and FA2, appropriate to the FA 3 level, plus the following:
        • the role, function, responsibilities of the first aider - knowledge of emergency medical system, the place of the first aider in the system, other skill levels in the system
        • different phases of emergency medical care - removal from immediate dangers
        • emergency scene management - triage
        • training in the use of first aid equipment, e.g.: oxygen, bag-valve mask and mouth-to-mouth
        • anatomy and physiology appropriate to the first aider 3 qualification
        • airway management and the use of first aid equipment (e.g.: bag valve, mask resuscitator, oxygen equipment)
        • assessment and treatment of common medical emergencies - heart attack, cardiac arrest, stroke and diabetes
        • trauma to head, spine, chest, abdomen and pelvis - multiple injury management
        • soft tissue injuries
        • safe carries and transport
        • insect bites
        • burns - assessment and treatment
        • obstetrics: emergency delivery and postpartum hemorrhage
        • recognition of the acute signs and symptoms of drug overdose and treatment of the injured worker
        • assessment and treatment of the acute abdomen (e.g.: distended or tender)
        • record keeping: preservation of information necessary for subsequent action
        • understanding and familiarity with relevant provisions of the Act and its regulations
  • at least eight hours in cardiopulmonary resuscitation training that covers the topics listed in the FA 2 CPR listing above, appropriate to the first aider 3 qualification, plus the following additional topics:
  • two rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • mouth-to-mask resuscitation
  • spinal injuries



    • Manitoba OHS First Aid requirements


Eastside Safety First Aid Courses
that meet the Requirements of Manitoba OHS

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 - 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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