Alberta Workplace First Aid Audit Tool

👋 Welcome to the First Aid Direct Digital Audit Tool. Use this interactive checklist to conduct your monthly inspection on your device, or click print to generate a perfectly formatted paper log for your compliance records.

*These requirements are based on the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code, Part 11 and the CSA Z1220-17 national standard, formally adopted in Alberta effective March 31, 2023. Applies to all industries and workplaces covered by Alberta OHS legislation.

Part A: First Aid Station Physical Condition

Kit Accessibility: First aid station is mounted, unobstructed, and accessible at all times when work is in progress. Workers must be able to reach the kit promptly from any work area.

Box Condition: The first aid box is clean, dry, and closes securely. All items are in plain view and easily accessible inside the kit.

Supplies in Good Condition: All items are undamaged and packaging is intact. Remove and replace any soiled, damaged, or compromised items immediately.

Expiry Dates: Check expiry dates on all sterile items (gauze pads, dressings, antiseptic towelettes, antibiotic ointments). Replace any expired items before returning the kit to service.

No Medications (Exception: Antibiotic Ointments): The kit should not contain prescription medications or unapproved drug products. Single-use antibiotic ointments are explicitly required under Alberta OHS / CSA Z1220-17 and are the only permitted medication-type item.

Part B: Alberta OHS Administrative Requirements (All Workplaces)

First Aid Records Maintained: A written record is being maintained for all injuries treated in the workplace — including date, time, nature of injury, treatment given, and name of the person providing first aid. (Alberta OHS Code, Part 11)

Contents List in Kit: A printed contents list is present inside the kit for inspection reference. (Required under CSA Z1220-17 for all Alberta workplaces)

Trained First Aider on Every Shift: At least one worker on shift holds a valid Alberta-recognized first aid certificate appropriate for the workplace hazard level. The certificate must be current and unexpired. (Alberta OHS Code, Part 11)

First Aid Services Appropriate for Hazard Level: Confirm the level of first aid equipment and trained personnel on site is appropriate for the hazard rating of the workplace (low, medium, or high hazard). Higher hazard workplaces require higher levels of first aid coverage. (Alberta OHS Code, Part 11)

Additional Kits (if required): If the workplace has multiple work areas, floors, or remote locations, confirm that additional first aid kits are placed so that any worker can access one promptly. (Alberta OHS Code, Part 11)

Understanding Alberta Workplace First Aid Requirements

Alberta workplace first aid is governed by Part 11 of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code. Effective March 31, 2023, Alberta formally adopted the national CSA Z1220-17 standard for workplace first aid kits, replacing the previous provincial kit specifications. This applies to all workplaces and industries covered by Alberta OHS legislation.

Under the CSA Z1220-17 standard as adopted in Alberta, kit requirements are determined by the number of workers per shift. A Type 2 Small kit is required for 2–25 workers, a Type 2 Medium kit for 26–50 workers, and a Type 2 Large kit for 51–100 workers. All kit sizes require a trained first aider on every shift at a level appropriate for the workplace's hazard rating — low, medium, or high hazard workplaces have different certification requirements under Part 11 of the OHS Code.

A notable feature of the Alberta / CSA Z1220-17 standard compared to some other provinces is the explicit requirement for single-use antibiotic ointment packets in all kit sizes — these are a required kit item, not an add-on. Monthly inspections are strongly recommended for all workplaces to ensure supplies remain stocked, in good condition, and within expiry. This audit tool helps Alberta employers across all industries verify compliance with the OHS Code in a single structured inspection.

Alberta Workplace First Aid Audit Tool — All Industries

Part A: First Aid Station Physical Condition

Part B: Alberta OHS Administrative Requirements (All Workplaces)

Part C: Select your shift size to verify Alberta OHS / CSA Z1220-17 kit contents:

Part C: Alberta OHS / CSA Z1220-17 Type 2 — Small (2–25 Workers per Shift)

Part C: Alberta OHS / CSA Z1220-17 Type 2 — Medium (26–50 Workers per Shift)

Part C: Alberta OHS / CSA Z1220-17 Type 2 — Large (51–100 Workers per Shift)

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Understanding Alberta Workplace First Aid Requirements

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