First aid kits for the workplace

Designation Number:
Z1220
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
11.160
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

Note: The scope for this NOI (originally published on July 5, 2023) was updated by the responsible SDO on March 12, 2024.

This Standard specifies the minimum requirements for workplace first aid kits. It is intended to be used by occupational health and safety (OHS) regulators, manufacturers, and distributors of first aid kits, organizations, and other interested workplace parties.

Project need:

A new edition of Z1220-17 Workplace First aid kits; the anticipated impact of this Standard is to harmonize workplace first aid kits, across Canada to help reduce barriers to interprovincial trade and labour mobility.

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