Regulation First Aid Kits: How to Choose the Right One for Your Workplace

Choosing the right regulation first aid kit is essential for maintaining workplace safety compliance in Canada. Whether you're managing a construction site, office, school, or hospitality business, you need a kit that meets the standards for your province and industry.

What Is a Regulation First Aid Kit?

A regulation first aid kit includes medical supplies required by your provincial or federal health and safety regulations. At First Aid Direct, our kits are designed to comply with the CSA Z1220-17 Standard and tailored to meet workplace-specific needs.

We make it easy for Canadian businesses to stay compliant, safe, and ready in any emergency.

How to Choose a Compliant First Aid Kit

To determine the right kit, ask yourself the following:

1. How Many Employees Are on Site?

Most regulations are based on staff count per shift:

• 1–5 employees
• 6–15 employees
• 16–200 employees
• 201+ employees

2. What’s the Risk Level of Your Workplace?

• Low Risk: Offices, retail spaces, schools
• Medium Risk: Warehouses, hospitality, manufacturing
• High Risk: Construction sites, remote trades, forestry

3. How Close Are You to Medical Help?

If your site is more than 20–30 minutes from a hospital or emergency care, most provinces require a more advanced kit with extra supplies.

Shop CSA-Compliant First Aid Kits by Province and Industry

We’ve taken the guesswork out of compliance. Our first aid kits by industry are organized by:

• Province or Territory: Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, and more
• Risk Level: Low, Medium, High
• Industry Type: Construction, Office, Education, Hospitality, and more

Each kit includes:

• CSA Z1220-17 compliant first aid supplies
• Bandages, gloves, CPR masks, antiseptics, cold packs, and more
• Options for wall-mounted or portable kits

→ Browse First Aid Kits by Industry

Why Canadian Workplace Compliance Matters

Meeting Canadian first aid regulations helps your business:

• Stay legally compliant with provincial and federal standards
• Reduce workplace injury risk
• Protect employees and maintain productivity
• Avoid fines or safety violations during inspections

We recommend inspecting and restocking your kits every 3 to 6 months.

Complete Your First Aid Station

Beyond kits, make sure your workplace has:

• First aid signage and instructions
• Incident reporting books
• Defibrillators (AEDs) for high-risk areas
• Ice packs, burn treatments, eye wash kits

Need Help Choosing the Right Kit?

Still unsure what your workplace requires? Our experts are here to help. We’ve been trusted in Canada for over 25 years for fast shipping, expert service, and top-rated compliant safety supplies.

→ Contact Us for Compliance Support

First Aid Direct is Canada’s leading supplier of CSA-compliant first aid kits, refills, and workplace safety supplies. Serving thousands of businesses nationwide — from construction to education — we help you stay safe, compliant, and ready.

Disclaimer: While our kits are designed to comply with CSA Z1220-17 and provincial regulations, we strongly recommend reviewing the latest official requirements for your province or territory. Visit the CSA Group website and your provincial