First aid kits are a critical piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) for every business no matter how large or small. 

First aid is required by all workplaces according to the Provincial Occupational Health & Safety Act. Unfortunately, many people do not understand the first aid kit requirements for their workplace and assume that first aid programs are typically reserved for certain business types i.e. manufacturing, food processing, etc.

Here are some examples of businesses that require specific attention to their first aid programs:

• Restaurants – however, often the first aid kit components do not include burn treatment products that should be added to the kit or purchased separately.

• Offices – in buildings with multiple floors. Every business on each floor must have its own first aid kit.
• Retail Store – every store must have a first aid kit. Each store located in a mall must have a first aid kit.
• Workplace Vehicles – every single type of vehicle used for work must have a first aid kit included.
• Auto Repair Centers -whether you are cutting metal, grinding, there are a number of hazards that need to be addressed.
• Car Dealerships – First aid kits for office space as well as the repair center both need to be addressed.
• Dry Cleaning-Burns and scalds are a common injury in dry cleaning facilities as well as the hazard risk of working with caustic and corrosive chemicals.

First aid kits are law! Whether at work or play, accidents can happen anywhere, and you never want to be without these essential supplies to keep you, your colleagues and your loved ones safe.

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