Workplace First Aid Kits

Standards Development Organisation:

Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)

Contact Information:

Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)

Working Program:

View the CSA work program

Designation Number:

CAN/CSA-Z1220

Standard Type:

National Standard of Canada - Domestic

Standard Development Activity:

New Standard

Status:

Proceeding to development

SDO Comment Period Start Date:

2016-08-09

SDO Comment Period End Date:

2016-08-30

Posted On:

2016-08-02

Scope:

This proposed standard is the second project in a series of standards on workplace first aid in Canada. Based on recommendations from

stakeholders and support from governmental agencies responsible for occupational health and safety in Canada, CSA Group is proceeding to develop a standard which will set out the requirements for the contents of workplace first aid kits in Canada. The national standard will set national requirements for the contents as part of efforts to harmonize current provincial and territorial requirements.

Project need:

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