Saskatchewan OH&S First Aid Room Equipment & Supplies
Under clause 5-9 of The Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020, employers with 100 or more workers at a distant or isolated worksite must provide a dedicated First Aid Room to ensure comprehensive medical readiness. This facility requires specific physical furnishings, such as a cot and a sink with hot and cold running water, along with advanced, strictly latex-free CSA-compliant trauma supplies that go far beyond standard wall-mounted kits. Our First Aid Room equipment and supplies are pre-configured to ensure 100% compliance with current Saskatchewan OH&S regulations.
Not sure if your site requires a dedicated First Aid Room or what specific items you need? Scroll down to our Saskatchewan First Aid Room FAQ at the bottom of this page to find guidance on workforce thresholds, required furnishings, and staffing requirements.
Requirement Matrix: Saskatchewan First Aid Room Contents
Below is the mandatory equipment and supply list as defined by the Saskatchewan OHS Regulations for First Aid Rooms (scaled for 100+ workers). This includes mandatory facility items as well as the complete contents of a strictly latex-free Large CSA Z1220-17 Type 3 Intermediate Trauma Kit.
| Description | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sink with hot and cold running water | 1 |
| Cot or bed | 1 |
| First aid manual (paper or electronic) | 1 |
| First aid register (for recording incidents) | 1 |
| Emergency instruction signage (prominently displayed) | 1 |
| Communication equipment (to summon emergency transport) | 1 |
| 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 |
Saskatchewan First Aid Room Compliance FAQ
Which businesses are required to have a First Aid Room in Saskatchewan?
Under clause 5-9 of the Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020, a dedicated First Aid Room is legally required if there are 100 or more workers present at any one time at a distant or isolated place of employment. It must be used exclusively to provide first aid, medical examinations, and rest for ill or injured workers.
What are the physical facility and furnishing requirements for a Saskatchewan First Aid Room?
The regulations state that the room must be of adequate size, kept clean, and contain adequate lighting, heat, and ventilation. It must specifically be equipped with a sink featuring hot and cold running water, as well as a cot or bed for patient rest and assessment.
What supplies and equipment are required in a Saskatchewan First Aid Room?
The room must meet all the requirements of a standard first aid station while scaling up for 100+ workers. This includes the appropriate CSA Z1220-17 trauma supplies (arterial tourniquets, compressible dressings, malleable splints, etc.), a first aid manual, a first aid register, communication equipment to call for transportation, and properly posted emergency instructions. All medical materials provided must be strictly latex-free.
Who must be in charge of a Saskatchewan First Aid Room?
The required personnel depend on your workplace hazard risk assessment. However, because a First Aid Room is triggered at 100+ workers, Table 9 of the Regulations typically requires a combination of highly trained staff. For high-risk sites with 100+ workers, this means two Class A Attendants, two Class B Attendants, and one trained person with a medical license to practice (such as a paramedic).
Can I reorder individual supplies to restock my First Aid Room?
Yes. We offer individual replacement items, from CSA-compliant trauma supplies to registers and signage, to ensure your Saskatchewan First Aid Room remains fully compliant and ready for emergency response at all times.