Understanding WorkSafeBC First Aid Requirements

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The Four Workplace Classes

WorkSafeBC divides workplaces into four classes. Each class has different first aid requirements. Your class depends on two key factors: accessibility and remoteness.

Class 1 Workplaces

Means a workplace other than a class 2, 3 or 4 workplace

Class 2 Workplaces

Means a workplace that is a remote workplace but not a less-accessible workplace

Class 3 Workplaces

Means a workplace that is a less-accessible workplace but not a remote workplace

Class 4 Workplaces

Means a workplace that is both a remote workplace and a less-accessible workplace

Hazard Ratings Explained

Your workplace also has a hazard rating. This rating is low, moderate, or high. It reflects how dangerous your work activities are.

Higher hazard ratings require more first aid coverage. For example, construction sites typically have moderate to high ratings. Office environments usually have low ratings.

WorkSafeBC determines hazard ratings based on industry type and specific work activities.

Emergency transportation

Emergency transportation required by section 3 must

(a) be capable of safely transporting

(i) a first aid attendant, and

(ii) the injured worker, with a stretcher used to secure the worker,

(b) have an effective means of communication between the first aid attendant and the operator of the transportation, and

(i) secure injured workers to minimize excessive jarring,

(ii) protect injured workers from natural elements and dust,

(iii) maintain normal body temperature of injured workers, and

(iv) allow adequate space for the first aid attendant to safely provide first aid to injured workers.

First Aid Requirements by Class

The tables below show minimum requirements for each workplace class. Requirements are based on the number of workers present and your hazard rating.

Table 3-1
Minimum Requirements – Class 1 Workplaces

Item	Column 1 Workers present	Column 2 Low hazard rating	Column 3 Moderate hazard rating	Column 4 High hazard rating
1	2-9	Personal first aid kit	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant
2	10-19	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant	Basic first aid kit 2 basic first aid attendants
3	20-49	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant	Intermediate first aid kit Dressing station Intermediate first aid attendant	Intermediate first aid kit Dressing station Basic first aid attendant Intermediate first aid attendant
4	50-99	Intermediate first aid kit Basic first aid attendant Intermediate first aid attendant	Intermediate first aid kit Dressing station Basic first aid attendant Intermediate first aid attendant	Intermediate first aid kit First aid room 2 intermediate first aid attendants
5	100-199	Intermediate first aid kit Dressing station Basic first aid attendant Intermediate first aid attendant	Intermediate first aid kit First aid room 2 intermediate first aid attendants	Advanced first aid kit First aid room Intermediate first aid attendant Advanced first aid attendant
6	200-499	Intermediate first aid kit First aid room 2 intermediate first aid attendants	Advanced first aid kit First aid room Intermediate first aid attendant Advanced first aid attendant	Advanced first aid kit First aid room 2 advanced first aid attendants
7	500 or more	Intermediate first aid kit First aid room 3 intermediate first aid attendants	Advanced first aid kit First aid room 2 intermediate first aid attendants Advanced first aid attendant	Advanced first aid kit First aid room 2 intermediate first aid attendants 2 advanced first aid attendants

Table 3-2
Minimum Requirements – Class 2 Workplaces

Item	Column 1 Workers present	Column 2 Low hazard rating	Column 3 Moderate hazard rating	Column 4 High hazard rating
1	2-5	Personal first aid kit	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant
2	6-9	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant	Intermediate first aid kit Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) Emergency transportation for one injured worker
3	10-19	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant	Intermediate first aid kit Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) Emergency transportation for one injured worker	Advanced first aid kit Basic first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant Emergency transportation for one injured worker
4	20-49	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant	Advanced first aid kit Dressing station Basic first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant Emergency transportation for one injured worker	Advanced first aid kit Dressing station Basic first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant Emergency transportation for one injured worker
5	50-99	Intermediate first aid kit Basic first aid attendant (transport) Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) Emergency transportation for one injured worker	Advanced first aid kit Dressing station Basic first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant Emergency transportation for one injured worker	Advanced first aid kit First aid room Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant Emergency transportation for 2 injured workers
6	100-199	Advanced first aid kit Dressing station Basic first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant Emergency transportation for one injured worker	Advanced first aid kit First aid room Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant Emergency transportation for 2 injured workers	Advanced first aid kit First aid room 2 advanced first aid attendants Emergency transportation for 2 injured workers
7	200-499	Advanced first aid kit First aid room Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant Emergency transportation for one injured worker	Advanced first aid kit First aid room 2 advanced first aid attendants Emergency transportation for 2 injured workers	Advanced first aid kit First aid room Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) 2 advanced first aid attendants Emergency transportation for 2 injured workers
8	500 or more	Advanced first aid kit First aid room 2 intermediate first aid attendants (transport) Advanced first aid attendant Emergency transportation for one injured worker	Advanced first aid kit First aid room Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) 2 advanced first aid attendants Emergency transportation for 2 injured workers	Advanced first aid kit First aid room 2 intermediate first aid attendants (transport) 2 advanced first aid attendants Emergency transportation for 2 injured workers

Table 3-3
Minimum Requirements – Class 3 Workplaces

Item	Column 1 Workers present	Column 2 Low hazard rating	Column 3 Moderate hazard rating	Column 4 High hazard rating
1	2-9	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant (transport)	Intermediate first aid kit Intermediate first aid attendant (transport)
2	10-19	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant (transport)	Intermediate first aid kit Intermediate first aid attendant (transport)	Advanced first aid kit Basic first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant
3	20-49	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant (transport)	Advanced first aid kit Dressing station Basic first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant	Advanced first aid kit Dressing station Basic first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant
4	50-99	Intermediate first aid kit Basic first aid attendant (transport) Intermediate first aid attendant (transport)	Advanced first aid kit Dressing station Basic first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant	Advanced first aid kit First aid room Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant
5	100-199	Advanced first aid kit Dressing station Basic first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant	Advanced first aid kit First aid room Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant	Advanced first aid kit First aid room 2 advanced first aid attendants
6	200-499	Advanced first aid kit First aid room Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant	Advanced first aid kit First aid room 2 advanced first aid attendants	Advanced first aid kit First aid room Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) 2 advanced first aid attendants
7	500 or more	Advanced first aid kit First aid room 2 intermediate first aid attendants (transport) Advanced first aid attendant	Advanced first aid kit First aid room Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) 2 advanced first aid attendants	Advanced first aid kit First aid room 2 intermediate first aid attendants (transport) 2 advanced first aid attendants

Table 3-4
Minimum Requirements – Class 4 Workplaces

Item	Column 1 Workers present	Column 2 Low hazard rating	Column 3 Moderate hazard rating	Column 4 High hazard rating
1	2-5	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant (transport)	Intermediate first aid kit Intermediate first aid attendant (transport)
2	6-9	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant (transport)	Intermediate first aid kit Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) Emergency transportation for one injured worker
3	10-19	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant (transport)	Intermediate first aid kit Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) Emergency transportation for one injured worker	Advanced first aid kit Basic first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant Emergency transportation for one injured worker
4	20-49	Basic first aid kit Basic first aid attendant (transport)	Advanced first aid kit Dressing station Basic first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant Emergency transportation for one injured worker	Advanced first aid kit Dressing station Basic first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant Emergency transportation for one injured worker
5	50-99	Intermediate first aid kit Basic first aid attendant (transport) Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) Emergency transportation for one injured worker	Advanced first aid kit Dressing station Basic first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant Emergency transportation for one injured worker	Advanced first aid kit First aid room Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant Emergency transportation for 2 injured workers
6	100-199	Advanced first aid kit Dressing station Basic first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant Emergency transportation for one injured worker	Advanced first aid kit First aid room Intermediate first aid attendant (transport Advanced first aid attendant Emergency transportation for 2 injured workers	Advanced first aid kit First aid room 2 advanced first aid attendants Emergency transportation for 2 injured workers
7	200-499	Advanced first aid kit First aid room Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) Advanced first aid attendant Emergency transportation for one injured worker	Advanced first aid kit First aid room 2 advanced first aid attendants Emergency transportation for 2 injured workers	Advanced first aid kit First aid room Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) 2 advanced first aid attendants Emergency transportation for 2 injured workers
8	500 or more	Advanced first aid kit First aid room 2 intermediate first aid attendants (transport) Advanced first aid attendant Emergency transportation for one injured worker	Advanced first aid kit First aid room Intermediate first aid attendant (transport) 2 advanced first aid attendants Emergency transportation for 2 injured workers	Advanced first aid kit First aid room 2 intermediate first aid attendants (transport) 2 advanced first aid attendants Emergency transportation for 2 injured workers

[Enacted by B.C. Reg. 320/2007, effective February 1, 2008.]
[Amended by B.C. Reg. 132/2023, effective November 1, 2024.]

Who to Call?

Contact Vital Safety for first aid services on site, including ETV/MTC, first aid attendant and complete medical supplies plus AED. If your crew is qualified for on site medical coverage, contact MTC Rentals for renting an ETV/MTC without attendant.

Understanding WorkSafeBC First Aid Requirements