WorkSafeBC First Aid Room Equipment & Supplies
As of November 1, 2024, British Columbia updated its workplace first aid requirements, changing how employers must assess and equip their medical facilities. Whether you manage a large manufacturing plant in Surrey or a high-hazard remote site in Prince George, your old first aid facility setup may no longer meet the updated WorkSafeBC requirements. Our First Aid Room supplies and equipment packages are pre-configured to ensure 100% compliance with current British Columbia Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Not sure if your site requires a dedicated First Aid Room? Scroll down to our BC First Aid Room FAQ at the bottom of this page to find guidance on Hazard Ratings, workforce numbers, facility sizing, and the new travel time and accessibility rules.
Rollaway Cot w/Mattress - 39"
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Sturdy cot consists of a polypropylene deck with steel angle construction and 5 cm (2″) casters with full swivel action. Hypoallergenic mattress i...
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First Aid Injury/Illness Record Reporting Form 18/Package
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For use in British Columbia Regulation First Aid Kits
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Patient Assessment Chart 18/Package
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Occupational First Aid Patient Assessment Chart Dimensions: 21.6 x 28 cm (8-1/2" x 11")
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BC WorkSafeBC First Aid Rooms
Larger workforces and higher-hazard environments require more comprehensive medical readiness. Employers are responsible for ensuring their workplace has the required facilities to treat injured workers. A dedicated First Aid Room requires a significantly larger footprint and more extensive specialized supplies than a standard dressing station to meet WorkSafeBC regulations.
Not sure if your site meets the threshold? Scroll down to our BC First Aid Room FAQ at the bottom of this page to find guidance on workforce numbers, travel time rules, minimum facility sizing, and more.
Requirement Matrix: First Aid Room Contents
Note that all first aid kit contents should be made of latex-free materials. Sizes given here are approximate, as exact sizing varies by supplier.
| Description | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Blankets, woolen or similar | 3 |
| Refuse pail with lid | 1 |
| Bifocal magnifier with head strap, 12.5 cm focus | 1 |
| Eye cup | 1 |
| Bandage scissors, stainless steel (with angled, blunt tip), minimum 14 cm (5.5 in.) | 1 |
| Splinter forceps or tweezers, fine point, stainless steel, minimum 11.4 cm (4.5 in.) | 1 |
| Plier type forceps, thin nosed, stainless steel, 15 cm (6 in.) | 1 |
| Penlight or flashlight | 1 |
| Antiseptic wound cleansing towelette, individually wrapped | 36 |
| Liquid soap, 150 mL | 1 |
| Cold packs or equivalent | 4 |
| Sterile adhesive dressing, assorted sizes, individually packaged | 100 |
| Sterile skin closures, individually packaged | 48 |
| Abdominal pad, sterile, individually wrapped, 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 in.) | 6 |
| Abdominal pad, sterile, individually wrapped, 30 x 40 cm (12 x 16 in.) | 3 |
| Gauze sponges, 7.5 x 7.5 cm (3 x 3 in.) | 200 |
| Conforming stretch bandage, relaxed length, individually wrapped 5.1 cm x 1.8 m (2 in. x 2 yd.) | 4 rolls |
| Conforming stretch bandage, relaxed length, individually wrapped, 7.6 cm x 1.8 m (3 in. x 2 yd.) | 8 rolls |
| Gauze dressing, sterile, individually wrapped, 7.5 x 7.5 cm (3 x 3 in.) | 50 |
| Gauze dressing, sterile, individually wrapped, 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in.) | 50 |
| Compress/pressure dressing with ties, sterile, 15.2 x 15.2 cm (6 x 6 in.) | 4 |
| Adhesive crepe bandage, 7.5 cm x 4.5 m (3 in. x 5 yd.) | 2 |
| Adhesive tape, 2.5 cm x 2.3 m (1 in. x 2.5 yd.) | 4 rolls |
| Triangular bandage, cotton, with 2 safety pins, 101.6 x 101.6 x 142.2 cm (40 x 40 x 56 in.) | 6 |
| Splint: padded, malleable, minimum size 10.2 x 61 cm (4 x 24 in.) | 3 |
| Tubular finger bandage with applicator, 1.6 cm x 4.5 m (5/8 in x 5 yd.) | 1 |
| Kidney basin | 1 |
| Wash basin | 1 |
| Cold instrument sterilizer with supply of non-rusting germicidal solution | 1 |
| Chair suitable for treating injured workers (with a non-porous surface or covered with non-porous material) | 1 |
| Bed, approximately 2 m long x 75 cm wide, with a mattress having a non-porous surface or covered with a non-porous material | 1 |
| Pillow with a non-porous surface or covered with a non-porous material | 1 |
| Portable urinal (if overnight care is required) | 1 |
| Bedpan (if overnight care is required) | 1 |
| Blank first aid records | - |
| Patient assessment charts | - |
First Aid Room Compliance FAQ
Which businesses are required to have a First Aid Room in BC?
Under the updated WorkSafeBC Schedule 3-A (effective November 2024), the requirement for a First Aid Room depends on your workplace hazard rating, the number of workers per shift, and site accessibility. Assuming you operate a standard "Class 1" workplace (readily accessible and less than 30 minutes from an ambulance station), a dedicated First Aid Room is legally required if you have:
- Low Hazard rating: 200 or more workers per shift.
- Moderate Hazard rating: 100 or more workers per shift.
- High Hazard rating: 51 or more workers per shift.
If your worksite is considered "remote" or "less accessible" (Classes 2, 3, or 4), these worker thresholds may differ, and you will also be required to factor in emergency transportation.
What are the physical facility requirements for a First Aid Room?
Because of the advanced level of care provided, a First Aid Room requires a significantly larger footprint than a dressing station. It must be at least 9.3 square metres (100 sq. ft.) in size. The room must have adequate storage cupboards, counter space, a sink with hot and cold running water (or potable water), and have a toilet facility inside or located as near as practicable. It must be kept clean, dry, well-lit, ventilated, and heated/cooled.
How do travel time and site accessibility affect my First Aid Room requirements?
Under the new regulations, requirements are no longer based on a 20-minute travel time to a hospital. Instead, your workplace falls into one of four classes based on "remoteness" (whether you are more than 30 minutes of surface travel time from the nearest BC ambulance station) and "accessibility" (whether an ambulance can easily reach the site). If your site triggers either of these conditions, you will need a higher level of first aid kits, emergency transportation readiness, and facilities for fewer workers.
What should be done if our main first aid kits are not near the First Aid Room?
Where first aid kits are not readily accessible to the first aid room, additional PPE for first aid attendants and an additional CPR pocket mask with one-way valve must be provided in the first aid room itself.
Where can I view the complete WorkSafeBC lists and guidelines?
For the full, detailed breakdown directly from the source, you can review the official document: WorkSafeBC First Aid Equipment, Supplies, and Facilities (PDF).
Can I reorder individual supplies to restock my First Aid Room?
Yes. We offer individual replacement items to ensure your First Aid Room remains fully compliant, sterile, and ready for use at all times.