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When an accident occurs in a workplace that results in a fatality or serious injury to a worker, the employer must send a written notification to the Director by the fastest means possible within 24 hours. The joint health and safety committee must also be notified. (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 25.3)
Signs showing the location of first aid supplies and services must be posted in conspicuous places in working areas. (Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations EC180/87, 9.3)
At every workplace, where there are more than 15 workers, a stretcher, blankets and splints must be provided and maintained in good condition.
A workplace with less than 5 employees must have at least a kit no. 1.
Where there are 6 to 15 workers at a workplace, that workplace must have at least a kit no. 2.
Where there are 16 to 100 workers at a workplace, that workplace must have at least a kit no. 3.
Where there are more than 100 workers at a workplace, that workplace must have a kit no. 3 and a first aid room.
Kit No. 1 |
Kit No. 2 |
Kit No. 3 |
1 first aid manual 1 first aid record book 1 pack safety pins 1 splinter tweezers 1 pair scissors 30 band aids, assorted sizes 1 pkg. cotton tipped applicators 2 triangular bandages 1 roll adhesive tape 2 eye pads 2 abdominal pads 12 sterile individually wrapped gauze pads 1 pack alcohol swabs 1 bottle peroxide |
1 first aid manual 1 first aid record book 1 pack safety pins 1 splinter tweezers 1 pair scissors 50 band aids, assorted sizes 1 pkg. cotton tipped applicators 6 triangular bandages 2 rolls adhesive tape 2 eye pads 2 abdominal pads 24 sterile individually wrapped gauze pads 1 pack alcohol swabs 1 bottle peroxide 1 backboard 1 rescue blanket assorted splints |
1 first aid manual 1 first aid record book 1 pack safety pins 1 splinter tweezers 1 pair scissors 50 band aids, assorted sizes 1 pkg. cotton tipped applicators 10 triangular bandages 2 rolls adhesive tape 2 eye pads 6 abdominal pads 36 sterile individually wrapped gauze pads 1 pack alcohol swabs 1 bottle peroxide 1 backboard 1 rescue blanket assorted splints |
(Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations EC180/87, 9.5 –9.8)
Where there are 5 to15 workers at the worksite, the employer must ensure that one of the workers holds a valid emergency first aid certificate and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate.
Where there are 15 to 100 workers at the worksite, the employer must ensure that one of the workers holds a valid standard first aid certificate and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate.
Where there are more than 100 workers at the worksite, the employer must ensure that one of the workers holds a valid advanced first aid certificate and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate. (Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations EC180/87, 9.5 –9.8)
WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD (WCB) CLAIMS
A reportable injury is one that occurs in the course of employment. (Workers Compensation Act, 4)
Benefits are payable commencing the day after the accident to a worker who suffers personal injury unless the injury is attributable solely to the serious and willful misconduct of the worker. In this case, loss of wages and medical aid benefits are payable after three weeks. (Workers Compensation Act, 6)
Working along means being a worker who is the only worker of the employer at that workplace, in circumstances where he/she can’t get immediate help in case of injury, illness or an emergency.
If an employer knows there will be times when a worker is alone in the workplace, the employer must develop and implement written procedures for working alone. These procedures must include the following information:
a) the name, address, location and telephone number of the workplace;
b) the name, address, location and telephone number of the employer;
c) the nature of the business conducted at the workplace;
d) identification of the possible risks to each worker working alone that arise from or in connection with the work assigned;
e) the steps to be followed to minimize the risks identified in clause (d);
f) details of how a worker who is working alone can obtain help
g) details of how the employer will provide help
The employer must train the affected workers on the written procedure. Also, the employer must train all supervisors who are responsible for employees who work alone.
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