Welcome to the First Aid Room section for the Province of Manitoba.
This section will outline all the regulatory items to set up a regulation First Aid Room within your organization. Regulations listed below are current; however, please visit the Manitoba website for possible updates. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us.
Notice: All persons making use of this section are reminded that it has no legislative sanction and has been provided for convenience of reference; and that the original Act should be consulted for all purposes of interpreting and applying the law.
An employer who is required under subsection (1) to provide a first aid room shall ensure that the first aid room:
| Equipment Supplies Minimum Requirements | Recommended Products |
|---|---|
| (12) A first aid room must contain at least the following items: | |
| (a) a recent edition of a first aid manual |
1 x FA02458 - St. John Ambulance, First On The Scene (English)
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| (b) supplies: | |
| bandage scissors |
1 x FA19161 - Scissors, Bandage, 14 cm
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| dressing scissors |
1 x FA19085 - Scissors, Surgical, Blunt/Sharp, 11.4 cm
|
| dressing forceps |
1 x FA19522 - Thumb Dressing Forceps, 14 cm
|
| splinter forceps |
1 x FA19159 - Splinter Forceps, Blunt End, Nickel-Plated, 8.1 cm
|
| one dozen safety pins |
1 x FA02026 - Safety Pins, Assorted Sizes
|
| plastic eye wash bottle (500 ml size) |
1 x FA04099 - Eye Wash Bottle, 946 mL
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| tongue depressors |
1 x FA14184 - Tongue Depressors, Senior, 1.9 x 15.2 cm
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| flashlight |
1 x FA77044 - Flashlight w/Led Bulb, Crank-Style, Rechargeable
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| applicators (cotton tipped) |
1 x FA20138 - Cotton Tipped Applicators, 2/Pk, 7.6 cm, Single-End,Sterile
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| paper towels | |
| paper cups |
1 x FA14454 - Drinking Flat Cups, Waxed Paper, 89 mL
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| disposable gloves |
1 x FA18057 - Vinyl, Medical Examination Gloves, Powder-Free, Large
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| disposable resuscitation mask (with one-way valve) |
1 x FA17738 - CPR Face Shield, w/One-Way Filtered Valve
|
| isopropyl alcohol (500 ml) |
1 x FA06270 - Alcohol Isopropyl Rubbing Compound, 70%, 500 mL
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| sodium hypochlorite, such as javex (1 litre) | |
| 25 individually wrapped antiseptic swabs |
1 x FA06061 - Benzalkonium Chloride (BZK), Antiseptic Towelettes
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| (c) dressings: | |
| adhesive dressings, individually wrapped |
1 x FA03056 - Hypafix, Dressing Retention Sheet, 2.5 cm x 10 m or
1 x FA03057 - Hypafix, Dressing Retention Sheet, 5.1 cm x 10 m or
1 x FA03058 - Hypafix, Dressing Retention Sheet, 10.2 cm x 10 m or
1 x FA03059 - Hypafix, Dressing Retention Sheet, 15.2 cm x 10 m
|
| sterile gauze pads of assorted sizes, individually wrapped |
1 x FA02221 - Gauze Pads, 10.2 x 10.2 cm, Sterile &
1 x FA03052 - Gauze Pads, 7.6 x 7.6 cm, Sterile &
1 x FA03186 - Gauze Pads, 5.1 x 5.1 cm, Sterile
|
| sterile eye pads |
1 x FA04273 - Eye Dressing Pads
|
| conforming bandages, such as kling |
1 x FA02331 - Conforming Stretch Bandage, 5.1 cm x 1.8 m or
1 x FA02332 - Conforming Stretch Bandage, 7.6 cm x 1.8 m or
1 x FA02333 - Conforming Stretch Bandage, 10.2 cm x 1.8 m or
1 x FA02528 - Conforming Stretch Bandage, 2.5 cm x 1.8 m
|
| tensor bandages of assorted sizes |
1 x FA08048 - Elastic Support/Compression Bandage, 5.1 cm x 1.7 m &
1 x FA08049 - Elastic Support/Compression Bandage, 7.6 cm x 1.7 m &
1 x FA08050 - Elastic Support/Compression Bandage, 10.2 cm x 1.7 m &
1 x FA08051 - Elastic Support/Compression Bandage, 15.2 cm x 1.7 m
|
| adhesive tape and extensible fabric tape of various sizes |
1 x FA07966 - Tape, Cotton Cloth, 2.5 cm x 2.3 m
|
| splints of assorted sizes |
1 x FA02103 - Splint Set, Wood, Assorted Sizes
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| splint padding |
1 x FA02029 - Splint Padding, 10.2 x 20.3 cm (4" x 8"), 2/Unit Box
|
| sterile telfa pads of assorted sizes (non-adhesive) |
1 x FA03183 - Telfa, Non-Adherent Pads, 5.1 x 7.6 cm, Sterile or
1 x FA03184 - Telfa, Non-Adherent Pads, 7.6 x 10.2 cm, Sterile or
1 x FA03185 - Telfa, Non-Adherent Island Dressings, 5.1 x 9.5 cm, Sterile
|
| tubular finger bandage with applicator |
1 x FA31671 - Gauze Digit Dressings, Medium &
1 x FA31672 - Gauze Digit Dressings, Large
|
| cold compresses |
3 x FA14130 - Cold Pack, Instant, Large, 15.2 x 22.9 cm
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| (d) furnishings: | |
| 2 taps for hot and cold running water | |
| 2 washbasins, preferably stainless steel |
2 x FA12483 - Wash Basin, Stainless Steel, 3 L
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| 1 kidney basin |
1 x FA12129 - Emesis Basin, Plastic, 20.3 cm
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| 1 instrument sterilizer |
1 x FA14356 - Instrument Sterilizing Solution, 2% Glutaraldehyde, 4 L
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| 1 cabinet for dressings | |
| 1 sanitary receptacle with lid and disposable plastic liners |
1 x FA14457 - Waste Receptacle, Step-On, 17L, White
1 x FA14549 - Infectious Waste Bags, 61 x 61 cm 37.9 L
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| 1 first aid kit, as set out in Schedule B |
1 x FA50300 - Manitoba, 25 Workers, 16 Unit, Plastic Box, Unitized or
1 x FA50303 - Manitoba, 25 Workers, 24 Unit, Plastic Box, Unitized or
1 x FA50312 - Manitoba, 25 Workers, 36 Unit, Plastic Box, Unitized or
1 x FA50306- Manitoba, 25 Workers, 24 Unit, Metal Cabinet w/Gasket, Unitized
|
| 1 couch that can be curtained off or that is located so as to provide privacy for an ill or injured worker |
1 x FA26155 - Recovery Couch w/Headrest with
|
| 2 pillows |
2 x FA26712 - Pillow, Polyester Fibres
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| 1 chair |
1 x FA26666 - Treatment Chair
|
| 1 magnifying loop with a built in lamp |
1 x FA19891 - Luxo Magnification Lamp w/Table Clamp, White
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| 1 stretcher |
1 x FA26153 - Stretcher, Single-Fold, Aluminum Poles
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| 2 blankets |
2 x FA26154 - Blanket, Multi-Fibre, Grey, 152.4 x 213.4 cm
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