Nova Scotia
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.
Download the Requirements here
Download Inspection Forms & Stickers for Nova Scotia First Aid Kits
| First Aid Kit | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| Nova Scotia Level 1 | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| Nova Scotia Level 2 | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| Nova Scotia Level 3 | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| Nova Scotia First Aid Room | Inspection Form | Inspection Sticker |
| ** Inspection Stickers should be printed on Shipping Labels (5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″) | ||
Training and First Aid Equipment Requirements
| Workplace Type | Required Training | Required Equipment |
| 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
First Aid Supplies |
No. 1 First Aid Kit |
No. 2 First Aid Kit |
No. 3 First Aid Kit |
First Aid Room |
| Abdominal Pad (20cm x 30cm/8″ x 12″) | 4 | |||
| Accident Record Book & Pen/Pencil | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Antiseptic Towelettes | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Bandages (2.5cm wide/1″ wide) | 12 | 24 | 32 | 48 |
| Bandages, Fingertip | 10 | |||
| Bandages, Knuckle | 10 | |||
| Basin, Emesis (200 ml) | 1 | |||
| Basin, Wash | 1 | |||
| Bed with plastic sheet | 1 | |||
| Bio-Hazard Bag | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Blanket | 1 | |||
| Chair with arm rests | 1 | |||
| Compress Bandage (10cm x 10cm/4″ x 4″) | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| CPR-Aid Rescuer Device, Single Use | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dettol or other antiseptic | 100 ml | 100 ml | 100 ml | 100 ml |
| First Aid Pocket Guide, Bilingual | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flashlight with Batteries | 1 | |||
| Forceps, Straight Splinter | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Gauze Pads (7.5cm x 7.5cm/3″ x 3″) | 12 | 16 | 32 | 32 |
| Gauze Rolls (5cm x 4.5m/2″ x 5yd) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Gloves, Disposable (Pair) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
| Lamp, Magnifying (Portable) | 1 | |||
| Nail Brush | 1 | |||
| No. 2 First Aid Kit (portable) | 1 | |||
| Paper Cups, Sleeve | 1 pkg | |||
| Paper Towel, Sheets | 1 pkg | |||
| Pillows | 1 | |||
| Refuse Pail & Cover | 1 | |||
| Safety Pins, Assorted | 6 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Scissors | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sink, permanent (hot & cold running water) | 1 | |||
| Soap, Green | 1 | |||
| Splints, Wooden, Assorted Sizes | 1 set | |||
| Sterilizer, cold (non-rusting) | 1 | |||
| Tape, Cloth (2.5cm x 2.5m/1″ x 2.5yd) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Triangular Bandage with Pins | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Tube Gauze and Applicator (.01 size) | 1 | |||
| Wipes, Hand | 6 | 24 | 24 | 36 |
| Other Requirements | Sufficient size for the supplies and services required by these regulations | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Posted emergency telephone numbers | ||||
| Cabinet to store dressings and instruments |
