About First Aid

ESDC provides first aid services to employees in accordance with Part XVI of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Part XVIII of the NJC OHS Directive. The Departmental First Aid Program Guide builds on these requirements, ensuring a robust first aid program and a consolidated approach to first aid across the department.

• First Aid Program Guide (PDF, 789 KB) (currently under review)

The following flowchart describes a “best practice” process in managing an incident requiring first aid treatment and describes the steps to be followed by the First Aid Attendant and the Employer, including steps related to electronic record keeping of First Aid Records.

• Managing a First Aid Incident Flowchart

First Aid Tools and Resources

• Poster – In case of injury at work
• Template – First Aid Attendants
• First Aid Kit Inspection Checklist
• First Aid Record (DOCX, 86 KB)
• Frequently Asked Questions