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.
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First Aid Requirements for Nova Scotia Workplaces
| Workplace Type |
Required Training |
Required Equipment |
| Any worksite where a full time employee regularly works alone where no one can give first aid or call assistance in a reasonable time |
1 Emergency First Aider |
Minimum of a No. 1 First Aid Kit |
| Office(Stand-alone, independent) |
1 Emergency First Aider/shift |
Minimum of a No. 1 First Aid Kit |
| 1-19 workers (non-office). Includes vehicles, boats and aircraft. |
1 Emergency First Aider/shift |
Minimum of a No. 2 First Aid Kit |
| 20-99 workers (non-office). Includes vehicles, boats and aircraft. |
1 Standard First Aider/shift |
Minimum of a No. 3 First Aid Kit |
| 100 or more workers (non-office). Includes vehicles, boats and aircraft. |
1 Advanced First Aider/shift |
First Aid Room |
