FIRST AID INFORMATION MODULE

1. Legislation References Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code Part 11 First Aid Schedule 2 (Table 3-7) First Aid http://employment.alberta.ca/documents/WHS/WHS-LEG_ohsc_2009.pdf 2. Summary of Definitions The Code makes references to work hazard, distance to medical help, and the different types of trained First Aiders. As used in the Code, these terms have the following meanings: Work Hazards: Low Hazard Work means work at administrative sites (where work is clerical or administrative in nature) and dispersal sites (where workers report for assignment and transportation to the actual work site). High Hazard Work means work involving such things as construction and demolition, operation and maintenance, industrial process facilities, electrical generation and distribution systems, machine shops, metal fabrication shops, etc. (Table 2 of Schedule 2 of the Code gives a complete list); woodlands operations; gas and oil well drilling and servicing operations; mining and quarrying operations; seismic operations, and the detonation of explosives. Everything else is considered to be Medium Hazard Work. Distance to Medical Help: A Close Work Site is within 20 minutes of medical help. A Distant Work Site is 20-40 minutes from medical help. An Isolated Work Site is more than 40 minutes from medical help. First Aiders Schedule 2, Table 5 recognizes three types of First Aiders who might be called upon to render first aid treatment at the worksite: An Emergency First Aider means a person who holds a certificate in emergency first aid from an approved training agency. A Standard First Aider means a first aider who holds a certificate in standard first aid from an approved training agency.

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An Advanced First Aider means an Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, nurse, or other person who holds a certificate in advanced first aid from an approved training agency. CPR training is included in all First Aid courses. Note: At the University of Alberta, Standard First Aid is the acceptable standard for first aid training. All First Aid training shall be provided by an Alberta Workplace Health and Safety approved First Aid training agency. http://employment.alberta.ca/SFW/53.html

3. First Aid Kit Contents There are four types of First Aid Kit recognized in Alberta: A Type P First Aid Kit consists of the following 10 sterile adhesive dressings, assorted sizes, individually packaged 5, 10 cm x 10 cm sterile gauze pads, individually packaged 1, 10 cm x 10 cm sterile compress dressing, with ties 5 antiseptic cleansing towelettes, individually packaged 1 cotton triangular bandage 1 waterproof waste bag 1 pair disposable surgical gloves A Number 1 First Aid Kit consists of the following: 10 antiseptic cleansing towelettes, individually packaged 25 sterile adhesive dressings, individually packaged 10, 10 cm x 10 cm sterile gauze pads, individually packaged 2, 10 cm x 10 cm sterile compress dressings, with ties, individually packaged 2, 15 cm x 15 cm sterile compress dressings, with ties, individually packaged 2 conform gauze bandages 75 mm wide 3 cotton triangular bandages 5 safety pins assorted sizes 1 pair of scissors 1 pair of tweezers 1, 25 mm x 4.5 m of adhesive tape 1 crepe tension bandage 75 mm wide 1 resuscitation barrier device with a one-way valve 4 pairs of disposable surgical gloves 1 first aid instruction manual (condensed) 1 inventory of kit contents 1 waterproof waste bag

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A Number 2 First Aid Kit consists of the following: 10 antiseptic cleansing towelettes, individually packaged 50 sterile adhesive dressings, individually packaged 20, 10 cm x 10 cm sterile gauze pads individually packaged 3, 10 cm x 10 cm sterile compress dressings, with ties, individually packaged 3, 15 cm x 15 cm sterile compress dressings, with ties, individually packaged 1, 20 cm x 25 cm sterile abdominal dressing 2 conform gauze bandages 75 mm wide 4 cotton triangular bandages 8 safety pins assorted sizes 1 pair of scissors 1 pair of tweezers 1, 25 mm x 4.5 m roll of adhesive tape 2 crepe tension bandages 75 mm wide 1 resuscitation barrier device with a one-way valve 6 pairs of disposable surgical gloves 1 sterile, dry eye dressing 1 first aid instruction manual (condensed) 1 inventory of kit contents 1 waterproof waste bag A Number 3 First Aid Kit consists of the following: 24 antiseptic cleansing towelettes, individually packaged 100 sterile adhesive dressings, individually packaged 50, 10 cm x 10 cm sterile gauze pads individually packaged 6, 10 cm x 10 cm sterile compress dressings, with ties, individually packaged 6, 15 cm x 15 cm sterile compress dressings, with ties, individually packaged 4, 20 cm x 25 cm sterile abdominal dressings, individually packaged 6 conform gauze bandages 75 mm wide 12 cotton triangular bandages 12 safety pins assorted sizes 1 pair of scissors 1 pair of tweezers 2, 25 mm x 4.5 m rolls of adhesive tape 4 crepe tension bandages 75 mm wide 1 resuscitation barrier device with a one-way valve 12 pairs of disposable surgical gloves 2 sterile, dry eye dressings, individually packaged 1 tubular finger bandage with applicator 1 first aid instruction manual (condensed) 1 inventory of kit contents 2 waterproof waste bags

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Note: All injuries must be reported, even if just a band-aid is required. www.ehs.ualberta.ca All First Aid Kit supplies must be accounted for at all times

Hint: The item most likely to be used out of the first aid kits are band-aids. People will often rummage through the kit in search of these dressings, making it difficult in the future when it is time to inspect and replenish the kit. An alternative idea is to remove the band-aids from the kit, keeping a box of band-aids beside the kit (seal the first aid kit with a plastic snap tie. This makes the band-aids readily available and easily replenished as needed, while the rest of the kit remains in an undisturbed condition. The snap tie can be easily broken in the case of an emergency; but if it has not been broken, it will indicate the other contents of the kit are still intact). 4. First Aid Kit and First Aider Requirements Schedule 2, Table 6 of the Code lists the requirements for the number and types of first aid kits and the number and types of trained first aiders dependent on three factors: the degree of hazard associated with the work, the distance to medical treatment (e.g. hospital), and the number of workers per shift at the worksite. (See Section 2 for definitions.) http://employment.alberta.ca/SFW/307.html Schedule 2, Table 6 of the Code gives a complete tabulation of the requirements; but the following information will cover most of the situations encountered at the University. The major campus locations may be considered to be Close Work Sites. For this type of site the requirements are: Low Hazard Work (Close Worksite up to 20 mins): Number of workers at work site per shift: 1 2-9 10-49 Requirements:

Type P First Aid Kit No. 1 First Aid Kit 1 Emergency First Aider No. 1 First Aid Kit 1 Emergency First Aider 1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit

50-99

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Medium Hazard Work (Close worksite up to 20 mins): Number of workers at work site per shift: 1 2-9 Requirements:

Type P First Aid Kit 1 Emergency First Aider No. 1 First Aid Kit 1 Emergency First Aider 1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit 2 Emergency First Aider 1 Standard First Aider No. 3 First Aid Kit

10-49

50-99

High Hazard Work (Close worksite up to 20 mins): Number of workers at work site per shift: 1 2-4 Requirements:

Type P First Aid Kit 1 Emergency First Aider No. 1 First Aid Kit 1 Emergency First Aider 1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit 1 Emergency First Aider 1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit 3 blankets 2 Emergency First Aiders 1 Standard First Aider No. 2 First Aid Kit 3 blankets 2 Emergency First Aiders 2 Standard First Aiders No. 3 First Aid Kit 3 blankets

5-9

10-19

20-49

50-99

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Note: Since all our University-trained First Aiders are trained to Standard First Aid requirements, the references above to Emergency First Aiders may be deleted and the number of Standard First Aiders increased by the original number of Emergency First Aiders. First Aid Kits and restocking supplies are available (by their designated names) from suppliers of safety equipment. According to the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, 2009; a work site is considered a location where a worker is, or is likely to be, engaged in any occupation and includes any vehicle or mobile equipment used by a worker in an occupation. 5. Logging First Aid Injuries The Supervisor has custody of First Aid records and must ensure confidentiality of those records. A copy of the First Aid report must be given to the injured worker. The First Aid Record is available at the Environmental Health and Safety Department website: www.ehs.ualberta.ca : Report an Injury, incident or concern 6. University of Alberta Standards All First Aid Attendants will be trained to the minimum standard of Standard First Aid with CPR. Standard First Aid renewed every 3 years. CPR renewed annually. Minimum of 2 trained Standard First Aid Attendants per floor (Where two or more Departments occupy the same floor of a building, they may agree to each provide part of the First Aider requirement and to share services). All Departments are responsible to check their First Aid Kits. If first aid supplies have been used, they must be restocked immediately. 7. Any Questions? If you have any questions about this information, or are uncertain if your work area has sufficient First Aid coverage, contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety at 492-1631. To register for First Aid courses, see the EH&S website: www.ehs.ualberta.ca

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