Quebec Workplace First Aid Requirements
For businesses in Quebec, the Workers Compensation Act requires ‘an adequate number of first aid kits.’
For the most current regulations, refer to Section 4 and 5 of Division II of the Quebec Worker’s Compensation Act. A summary of the basic first aid needs for those working in different risk workplaces of Quebec is listed below:
Workplace:
Any Except Construction & Forestry:
- 1-50 Employees = 1 First Aid Kit
- 51-150 Employees = 2 First Aid Kits
- 151+ Employees = 2 First Aid Kits, plus 1 First Aid Kit for every increment of 100
Construction Site:
- 10-50 Employees = 1 First Aid Kit
- 51-150 Employees = 2 First Aid Kits
- 151+ Employees = 2 First Aid Kits, plus 1 First Aid Kit for every increment of 100
Forestry:
- 1-5 Employees = 1 First Aid Kit
- 6-10 Employees = 2 First Aid Kits
- 11+ Employees = 2 First Aid Kits, plus 1 First Aid Kit for every increment of 5
Links to First Aid Kits:
- Quebec Truck Kit
- Quebec Contractors’ Kit
- Quebec Daycare Kit
- Quebec Section 5 Kit
- Quebec Section 4 Kit
- Quebec Office Kit – Standard
- Quebec Office Kit – Deluxe
First Aid Canada is pleased to offer all kits required aboves well as additional products, equipment and supplies. A highly reccomended item to any workplace is an Automated External Defibrillator as it has the power to save lives – for more information on AEDs, click here. If you have any questions regarding first aid and safety in the workplace, please do not hesitate to contact the First Aid Canada Team.