Prince Edward Island WCB First Aid Room Equipment & Supplies
Under Section 9.14 of the Prince Edward Island Occupational Health and Safety Act General Regulations, the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI requires employers to provide a dedicated First Aid Room if there are more than 100 workers regularly employed on any one shift at a workplace that involves moderate to high-risk work. This facility must be adequately sized to accommodate a stretcher and requires specific physical furnishings, such as a permanently installed sink with hot and cold running water, a bed or cot with a moisture-protected mattress, a treatment chair with arm rests, and specialized stainless steel basins. In addition to these room furnishings, the facility must be equipped with the complete contents of a Large CSA Z1220-17 Type 3 Intermediate First Aid Kit. Our First Aid Room equipment and supplies are pre-configured to ensure 100% compliance with current Prince Edward Island WCB regulations.
Not sure if your site requires a dedicated First Aid Room or what specific items you need? Scroll down to our Prince Edward Island First Aid Room FAQ at the bottom of this page to find guidance on workforce thresholds, required furnishings, and staffing requirements.
Requirement Matrix: Prince Edward Island First Aid Room Contents
Below is the mandatory equipment and supply list as defined by PEI OHS General Regulation Section 9.14(2), combined with the granular contents of a Large CSA Z1220-17 Type 3 Intermediate Trauma Kit.
| Description | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Permanently installed sink with hot and cold running water | 1 |
| Bed or cot with a moisture-protected mattress and 2 pillows | 1 |
| Treatment chair with arm rests | 1 |
| Wash basin (made from stainless steel or polypropylene) | 1 |
| Kidney basin (made from stainless steel or polypropylene) | 1 |
| Nail brush & Hand soap | Required |
| Package of paper towels & Package of disposable paper cups | 1 of each |
| Flashlight | 1 |
| Telephone or communication means to contact emergency medical services | 1 |
| Emergency instructions on how/where to access a first aider & posted EMS numbers | Required |
| Emergency blanket, aluminized, non-stretch polyester (min 132 x 213 cm) | 2 |
| Bandage scissors, stainless steel (with angled, blunt tip) | 1 |
| Splinter forceps/tweezers, fine point, stainless steel | 1 |
| Tourniquet, arterial | 1 |
| CPR resuscitation barrier device with one-way valve | 1 |
| Splint, padded, malleable (min 10.2 x 61 cm) | 2 |
| Elastic support/compression bandage (7.6 cm) | 2 |
| Compress/pressure dressing with ties, sterile (15.2 x 15.2 cm) | 4 |
| Triangular bandage, cotton, with 2 safety pins | 8 |
| Conforming stretch bandages, assorted sizes | 8 rolls |
| Adhesive bandages, sterile, assorted sizes (strip, fingertip, knuckle, patch) | 100 |
| Gauze pads, sterile, individually wrapped (assorted sizes) | 72 |
| Abdominal pad, sterile (12.7 x 22.9 cm) | 4 |
| Eye dressing pad, sterile, and eye shield with elastic strap | 4 sets |
| Antiseptic wound cleansing towels, individually wrapped | 100 |
| Antibiotic ointment, topical, single use | 24 |
| Cold pack, instant | 4 |
| Glucose tablets, 4g (10 per package) or acceptable alternative | 3 packages |
| Examination gloves, disposable, medical grade, non-latex, powder free | 16 pairs |
| Biohazard waste disposal bag (single use) | 8 |
Prince Edward Island First Aid Room Compliance FAQ
Which businesses are required to have a First Aid Room in Prince Edward Island?
Under Section 9.14 of the PEI OHS General Regulations, an employer must provide a dedicated First Aid Room if there are more than 100 workers regularly employed on any one shift, provided the work being conducted goes beyond "low risk" work (or is a mix of low and moderate/high risk).
What are the physical facility and furnishing requirements for a PEI First Aid Room?
The room must be kept clean, have adequate lighting, heating, and emergency ventilation, and be large enough to accommodate a stretcher. It must contain a permanently installed sink with hot and cold running water, a bed or cot with a moisture-protected mattress and two pillows, and a treatment chair with armrests. It must be accessible at all times during a shift and used exclusively for first aid.
What supplies and equipment are required inside a PEI First Aid Room?
In addition to room furnishings, PEI explicitly requires specific sanitary and diagnostic tools: a stainless steel or polypropylene wash basin and kidney basin, a nail brush, a flashlight, hand soap, paper towels, and paper cups. The room must also contain a complete Large CSA Z1220-17 Type 3 Intermediate First Aid Kit to address advanced trauma needs.
Who must be in charge of a PEI First Aid Room?
The room must be managed by designated workplace first aiders. Because a First Aid Room is triggered by high headcounts and elevated hazard levels, the assigned first aiders must hold valid training certificates appropriate to the workplace's risk assessment (which for high-risk sites with 100+ workers typically requires Intermediate or Advanced First Aid certification as per CSA Z1210-17 standards).
Can I reorder individual supplies to restock my First Aid Room?
Yes. We offer individual replacement items—from CSA-compliant trauma supplies to registers, basins, and signage—to ensure your Prince Edward Island First Aid Room remains fully compliant and ready for emergency response at all times.