New Brunswick Workplace First Aid Room Audit Tool

First Aid Regulation N.B. Reg. 2004-130 (as amended 2023-45) — Section 12 Requirements

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👋 Welcome to the Digital First Aid Room Audit Tool for New Brunswick Workplaces. Use this interactive checklist to inspect your first aid room for compliance, or click print to generate a perfectly formatted paper log for your records.

*In New Brunswick, a dedicated first aid room is legally required under N.B. Reg. 2004-130 for any workplace with 100 or more employees working on a single shift. Requirements cover physical dimensions, specialized equipment, communication tools, and strict administrative protocols overseen by WorkSafeNB.

📋 January 2024 Regulatory Amendments: N.B. Reg. 2023-45 came into force January 12, 2024. While the physical requirements of first aid rooms (Section 12) remained largely consistent, the first aid kits stored within the room must now comply with the national CSA Z1220-17 (R2021) standard. Additionally, the first aid providers supervising the room must be trained by a WorkSafeNB-approved agency without the requirement for a 6-hour annual refresher.

⚠️ First Aid Rooms Apply to ALL Hazard Levels. Whether your workplace is classified as "Not High Hazard" or "High Hazard", hitting the threshold of 100 workers on a shift mandates a first aid room. The hazard classification dictates the level of certification required for the providers staffing the room (Basic vs. Intermediate), but the room's structural and equipment requirements remain universally strictly regulated.

Part A: Physical Space & Accessibility

Minimum Floor Area: The first aid room has a minimum floor area of at least 10 square metres. (Section 12(2)(a))

Stretcher Access: The room is constructed and located to allow easy access for a person on a stretcher. Doorways and pathways are clear of obstruction. (Section 12(2)(b))

Location & Signage: The room is located as close as practicable to the workforce it serves and is clearly identified by a conspicuous sign. (Section 12(2)(c))

Running Water & Plumbing: The room is equipped with a sink that has both hot and cold running water. (Section 12(2)(d))

Toilet Access: The room has easy and immediate access to a toilet facility. (Section 12(2)(d))

Climate Control: The room is adequately illuminated, heated, and ventilated, and is maintained at a steady temperature between 20°C and 24°C. (Section 12(2)(f))

Part B: Furniture, Bedding & Equipment

Patient Rest Area: The room features a separate cubicle or a room divider to afford privacy to the patient. (Section 12(2)(e)(iii))

Cot and Bedding: A cot or bed is provided and is equipped with a moisture-protected mattress, at least two pillows, and at least two blankets. Bedding is clean and in good condition. (Section 12(2)(e)(iii))

Required Furniture: The room contains adequate storage space, a cupboard, a counter, a table, and two or more chairs. (Section 12(2)(e)(iv))

Communication Device: A telephone or other effective means of communication is present in the room and is fully functional. (Section 12(2)(e)(ii))

Emergency Contacts: An up-to-date list of emergency contacts is posted prominently near the communication device. (Section 12(2)(e)(ii))

Part C: Operation & Administration

Exclusive Use: The first aid room is used exclusively for the purpose of administering first aid, health care, or health instruction to employees. It is not used as a general break room, office, or storage closet. (Section 12(2)(g))

Provider Supervision: The room is under the direct supervision of a designated first aid provider who is available to respond during working hours. (Section 12(3))

Sanitation: The room is maintained in an orderly and sanitary condition. Garbage and biohazard waste are properly disposed of. (Section 12(3))

Incident Records: A logbook or written record of all first aid treatments is maintained in the room, documenting names, injuries, treatments, and dates. Records are kept for 3 years. (Section 10)

Part D: First Aid Personnel & Kit Requirements

A first aid room is required for shifts of 100+ workers. Select your workplace hazard classification and total shift size to determine the required number and certification level of your first aid providers, and the required kits to be housed in the room.

Step 1 — Hazard Classification:

Step 2 — Maximum Shift Size:

☝️ Complete both steps above to reveal the personnel requirements from Schedule A and the kit requirements.

Part D: Not High Hazard — 100–199 Workers

First Aid Personnel: 2 × first aid providers with Basic-level certification are present on shift. At least one of these providers has immediate access to the first aid room. (Schedule A)

Room Kit Requirement: The first aid room is equipped with CSA Z1220-17 kits appropriate for the number of workers. For up to 100 workers, a minimum of 1 × Type 2 Basic Large kit (or equivalent smaller kits) is stocked inside the room.

Distributed Kits: Additional first aid kits are distributed throughout the workplace so that employees at a distance from the first aid room have immediate access to supplies.

Part D: Not High Hazard — 200+ Workers

First Aid Personnel: 3 × first aid providers with Basic-level certification for the first 200 employees, PLUS 1 additional provider for each additional 1-100 employees. At least one provider must have immediate access to the first aid room. (Schedule A)

Room Kit Requirement: The first aid room is adequately stocked with multiple CSA Z1220-17 kits scaled to the population (e.g., multiple Type 2 Basic Large kits).

Distributed Kits: Additional kits are distributed extensively throughout the facility reflecting the layout and location of employees.

Part D: High Hazard — 100–199 Workers

First Aid Personnel: 3 × first aid providers with Intermediate-level certification are present on shift. At least one of these providers has immediate access to the first aid room. (Schedule A)

Room Kit Requirement: The first aid room is equipped with CSA Z1220-17 kits. Minimum 1 × Type 2 Basic Large kit is stocked inside the room, alongside necessary hazard-specific supplemental items.

Supplemental Supplies: Risk-specific supplies (e.g., burn kits, eyewash stations, tourniquets) appropriate to the high hazard environment are stocked in the room based on the employer's risk assessment.

Distributed Kits: Additional high-hazard equipped first aid kits are positioned throughout the active work zones.

Part D: High Hazard — 200+ Workers

First Aid Personnel: 4 × first aid providers with Intermediate-level certification for the first 200 employees, PLUS 1 additional provider for each additional 1-100 employees. At least one provider must have immediate access to the first aid room. (Schedule A)

Room Kit Requirement: The first aid room is heavily stocked with multiple CSA Z1220-17 kits to serve the large population.

Supplemental Supplies: Comprehensive hazard-specific trauma, burn, or chemical exposure supplies are stocked in the room according to the facility's risk assessment profile.

Distributed Kits: First aid kits and necessary supplemental equipment are distributed widely across all operational areas.

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New Brunswick Workplace First Aid Room Audit Tool

New Brunswick Workplace First Aid Room Audit Tool

Part A: Physical Space & Accessibility

Part B: Furniture, Bedding & Equipment

Part C: Operation & Administration

Part D: First Aid Personnel & Kit Requirements

Part D: Not High Hazard — 100–199 Workers

Part D: Not High Hazard — 200+ Workers

Part D: High Hazard — 100–199 Workers

Part D: High Hazard — 200+ Workers

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