What’s Required for OHS First Aid Compliance in Alberta?

Whether you’re running a construction site, a daycare, or a downtown office, understanding Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (Alberta OHS) first aid requirements is crucial to keeping your workplace safe—and legal.

Let’s break down what’s required, what’s optional, and how to make compliance easy with a free downloadable checklist at the end.

What Does Alberta OHS Requirements Say About First Aid?

The Alberta t Health and Safety (OHS) Code outlines minimum standards for workplace first aid. The regulations apply to all employers in Alberta and require you to assess:

• The number of employees on-site at any given time

• The type of work performed (risk level)

• The proximity to emergency medical services

3 Key Components of First Aid Compliance

1. Certified First Aiders

Depending on your worker count and risk level, you may need one or more certified first aiders on-site at all times. Training must be Alberta OHS-approved, such as the Basic or Intermediate (formerly called Emergency and Standard) First Aid through a provider like AHASTI.

2. First Aid Kits and Supplies

Kits must be clearly labeled, accessible, and stocked according to workplace size. Alberta’s OHS Code outlines Type A, B, or C kits based on your business type.

3. Posting and Documentation

You must visibly post first aider names and emergency numbers, and maintain a log of injuries and treatments administered.

How to Get Certified

All first aid courses must be delivered by an OHS-approved training partner. AHASTI is authorized to deliver the Canadian Red Cross:

• Intermediate/Standard First Aid + CPR

• Basic/ Emergency First Aid + CPR

• CPR/AED (Levels A, C, BLS)

• Advanced First Aid with Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR

We also offer on-site corporate training across Calgary and Red Deer and surrounding areas for businesses of all sizes.

Our team has helped hundreds of Alberta businesses stay compliant with Red Cross-certified training and custom programs.

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📧 Email: corporate@ahasti.ca

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