Federal
Federal First Aid & Safety Regulations
Federal Safety Regulations are required for federal organizations. These regulations are based on the hazard classification of the 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 Federal workplace. There are a variety of first aid kits recommended for all different size work places.
Training Requirements:
| Workplace Type | Training Required |
| General Workplaces – 6 or more workers per shift | 1 First Aid Attendant |
| Remote Workplaces – 2 or more workers per shift | 1 First Aid Attendant |
| Live high voltage electrical Workplaces – 1 or more workers/shift | 1 First Aid Attendant or a worker training in CPR or equivalent |
Workplaces Required to have a First Aid Attendant
| Workplace Type | Basic First Aid (Emergency First Aid) | Standard First Aid |
| Office Workplaces | Ambulance response – up to 2 hours | Ambulance response – over 2 hours |
| Other Workplaces (excluding offices and wilderness work areas) | Ambulance response – less than 20 mins | Ambulance response – 20 mins – 2 hours |
| Wilderness Workplaces | Standard First Aid & Wilderness First Aid |
First Aid Equipment Requirements:
| Number of Workers | Occupational First Aid Kit | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker* |
| 2 to 5 workers | Type A Kit | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| 6 or more workers where the First Aid Attendant requires Basic First Aid | Type B Kit | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| 6 or more workers where the First Aid Attendant requires Standard First Aid | Type C Kit | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| 1 to 3 workers traveling in small vehicles other than automobiles, vans or trucks | Type D Kit | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| 1 worker in a remote workplace and detached from the main group | Type D II Kit | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| 200 or more workers | First Aid Room | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| Number of Workers | Federal Marine First Aid Kit | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker* |
| 2 to 5 workers | Marine Type A Kit | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| 6 to 19 workers | Marine Type B Kit | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| 20 to 49 workers | Marine Type C Kit | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| 50 or more workers | Marine Type D Kit | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| Remote Workplaces | Marine Type E Kit | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| Number of Workers | Federal Aviation Kit | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker* |
| 1 to 6 workers | Aviation Type A Kit | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| 7 or more workers | Aviation Type B Kit | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| Specialized Workplaces | Specialized Kit | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker* |
| Trains | Train Kit | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| Coal workplaces | Coal Kit 1 | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| Coal workplaces | Coal Kit 2 | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| * Inspection Stickers should be printed on Shipping Labels (5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″) | |||
Requirements for First Aid supplies for each Federal Occupational First Aid Kit:
First Aid Supplies (Occupational First Aid Kits) |
Type A Kit | Type B Kit | Type C Kit | Type D Kit |
| Antiseptic swabs (Qty: 10) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Scissors | 1 | |||
| Strip Bandages | 12 | 48 | 100 | 6 |
| Plastic bags (waterproof & sealable) | 2 | |||
| Triangular Bandages (100 cm folded) | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
| Emergency Blankets (pocket sized) | 1 | |||
| First Aid Kit Container | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dressings (12.7 cm x 20.3 cm) | 6 | |||
| Compress Bandages (7.5 cm x 12 cm) | 1 | 2 | ||
| Gauze Dressings, Sterile (10.4 cm x 10.4 cm) | 4 | 12 | 24 | 2 |
| Gauze Dressings, Non-sterile (10.4 cm x 10.4 cm) | 10 | 40 | 200 | |
| Gauze Bandage (7.5 cm x 4.5 m) | 2 | 6 | 24 | |
| Splinter Forceps | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Disposable Gloves | 4 | 8 | 40 | |
| Resuscitation Mask | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Record Book | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bandage Scissors | 1 | 1 | ||
| Adhesive Tape (1.2 cm x 4.5 m) | 1 | |||
| Adhesive Tape (2.5 cm x 4.5 m) | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
Additional Required Supplies for Occupational Work Areas |
Type A Area | Type B Area | Type C Area | Type D Area |
| Blankets (for a bed) | 2 | |||
| Splints | 1 | 1 | ||
| Stretcher | 1 |
Additional Required Supplies For Remote Workplaces |
Quantity |
| Wilderness First Aid Guide | 1 |
| Table Salt (sealed in a strong plastic bag) | 30 ml (6 tsp) |
| Baking Soda (sealed in a strong plastic bag) | 30 ml (6 tsp) |
| Sugar (sealed in a strong plastic bag) | 60 ml (12 tsp) |
| Plastic Bags (1 litre) | 5 |
| Large Plastic Garbage Bags | 2 |
| Plastic Bags (Waterproof & sealable for waste products) | 2 |
| Disposable bags (waterproof, emesis) | 4 |
| Treatment Record Forms (including Vital Sign Recording) | 3 |
| Oral Temperature Thermometer | 1 |
| Emergency Signaling Mirror | 1 |
| Emergency Blanket (pocket size) | 1 |
| Anti-Itch Ointment/Lotion/Swabs (10 pack) | 2 |
| Scissors | 1 |
| Burn Jelly (5 ml) | 4 |
| Instant Cold Packs | 2 |
| Instant Hot Packs | 2 |
Additional Required Supplies for First Aid Rooms |
Quantity |
| Occupational First Aid Kit Type C | 1 |
| Wash Basin, portable (4.7 litre) | 1 |
| Bedding (2 sheet/2 pillowcase set) | 6 |
| Instrument Tray | 1 |
| Waste Receptacle | 1 |
| Liquid Soap in a dispenser | 1 |
| Disposable Towels in a dispenser | 1 |
| Disposable Cups in a dispenser | 1 |
| Flashlight | 1 |
