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Nova Scotia Safety Regulations:
Nova Scotia Safety Regulations are based on the
type of
workplace and the number of employees in the workplace. Please read
through the safety regulations to determine the type of First Aid training and
safety equipment required for your workplace. There are a variety of first aid kits
recommended for all different size work places.
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Training and First Aid
Equipment Requirements:
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Workplace Type |
Required
Training |
Required
Equipment |
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Minimum of 1
full-time employee in a workplace where no one
available who could administer first aid or
summon assistance within a reasonable length of
time |
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Office
(Stand-alone, independent) |
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1-19 workers
(non-office). Includes vehicles, boats and
aircraft. |
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20-49 workers
(non-office). Includes vehicles, boats and
aircraft. |
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50-99 workers
(non-office). Includes vehicles, boats and
aircraft. |
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100 or more workers
(non-office). Includes vehicles, boats and
aircraft. |
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Requirements for First Aid supplies for each
Nova Scotia regulation kit:
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First Aid
Supplies |
No. 1 First Aid Kit |
No. 2 First Aid Kit |
No. 3 First Aid Kit |
First Aid Room |
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Abdominal
Pad (20cm x 30cm/8" x 12") |
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4 |
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Accident Record
Book & Pen/Pencil |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Antiseptic Towelettes |
12 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
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Bandages (2.5cm
wide/1" wide) |
12 |
24 |
32 |
48 |
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Bandages,
Fingertip |
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10 |
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Bandages, Knuckle |
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10 |
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Basin, Emesis
(200 ml) |
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1 |
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Basin, Wash |
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1 |
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Bed with plastic
sheet |
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1 |
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Bio-Hazard Bag
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1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Blanket |
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1 |
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Chair with arm rests |
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1 |
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Compress Bandage (10cm x 10cm/4"
x 4") |
2 |
2 |
6 |
6 |
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CPR-Aid Rescuer Device, Single
Use |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Dettol or other
antiseptic |
100 ml |
100 ml |
100 ml |
100 ml |
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First Aid Pocket Guide,
Bilingual |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Flashlight with
Batteries |
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1 |
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Forceps, Straight
Splinter |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Gauze Pads (7.5cm x
7.5cm/3" x 3") |
12 |
16 |
32 |
32 |
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Gauze Rolls (5cm x
4.5m/2" x 5yd) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
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Gloves, Disposable
(Pair) |
2 |
2 |
4 |
20 |
| Lamp,
Magnifying (Portable) |
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1 |
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Nail Brush |
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1 |
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No. 2 First
Aid Kit (portable) |
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1 |
| Paper Cups, Sleeve |
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1 pkg |
| Paper Towel, Sheets |
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1 pkg |
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Pillows |
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1 |
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Refuse Pail & Cover |
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1 |
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Safety Pins, Assorted |
6 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
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Scissors |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Sink, permanent (hot & cold running water) |
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1 |
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Soap, Green |
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1 |
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Splints, Wooden, Assorted Sizes |
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1 set |
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Sterilizer, cold (non-rusting) |
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1 |
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Tape, Cloth (2.5cm x
2.5m/1" x
2.5yd) |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Triangular Bandage
with Pins |
3 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
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Tube Gauze and Applicator (.01 size) |
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1 |
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Wipes, Hand |
6 |
24 |
24 |
36 |
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Other Requirements |
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Sufficient size for the supplies and services
required by these regulations |
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Entrance should
easily accommodate a stretcher |
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Clean, well lighted, heated, ventilated and in a
sanitary condition |
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Telephone or other
communication between the first aid room and
worksite areas served by the first aid room |
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Posted emergency
telephone numbers |
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Cabinet to store
dressings and instruments |
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Strengthen the Chain to Survival
In the ever-changing business environment
in which we operate, learning to understand and
confidently respond to health and safety related
emergencies results in peace of mind and improved
productivity.
While safety is understandably
important in the home environment, it has also become an
increasingly important facet of every organization and workplace.
The tasks
associated with every day activities both in the home and the workplace may unexpectedly result in
injury or death. As a result, the need to know how to properly react in such
situations is important for every facet of one's life.
Furthermore, First Aid training and equipment is a legal requirement for
most employers across the country making it an essential component of
every workplace.
F.A.S.T. Rescue
is the first stop for all your safety needs. We offer superior First Aid
training and
supplies. Founded in 1997, F.A.S.T. Rescue
is a partner of the Canadian Red Cross and the Heart &
Stroke Foundation. Our clients
learn practical skills needed to treat injuries and save lives, taught
by a team of experienced professionals who have medical or emergency
response backgrounds. Our First Aid
products run from band-aids to Regulation
First Aid Kits to Automated External
Defibrillators and are guaranteed to exceed industry standards.
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Phone: (905) 760-2045 Toll-Free: (866) 706-7283
Fax: (888) 313-8368
info@fast-rescue.com
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