Yukon Regulation First Aid Kits
Overview of Yukon’s Requirements
- Yukon classifies workplaces by number of employees, risk level, and remoteness (distance from medical facilities).
- Required kit contents and the need for a dedicated first aid room or nurse can vary accordingly.
A safe environment in the workplace that employers must uphold is found in the Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board. According to their Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, all workers are required to have a first aid kit. In Schedule 1, employers can determine what Class hazard work they are, and with Schedule 2 what first aid kit is most appropriate for their workplace.
How CSA Kits Comply
- A CSA Z1220 kit is well-suited to Yukon’s typical workplace demands; it covers the standard array of first aid supplies.
- For remote or high-risk worksites, you may need to supplement with additional items (splints, blankets, advanced care resources).
Differences to Note
- No direct CSA mandate, but an “equal or better” standard is acceptable.
- Pay attention to extra “remote work” requirements, such as transportation or specialized equipment.
Class C hazard work – (work of administrative, profession or clerical nature. Work that does not require substantial physical exertion or exposure to hazardous conditions, work processes or substances.
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Number of workers at workplace per shift |
Close workplace (within 20 minutes surface travel time from medical facility) |
Distant workplace (more than 20 minutes surface travel time from medical facility) |
Isolated workplace |
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1 |
Personal first-aid kit |
Personal first aid kit |
Personal first aid kit |
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2 - 9 |
Level 1 first aid kit |
Level 2 first aid kit 1 standard first-aid attendant |
Level 2 first aid kit 1 standard first-aid attendant |
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10 - 49 |
Level 1 first aid kit 1 standard first aid attendants |
Level 2 first aid kit 2 standard first aid attendants |
Level 2 first aid kit 2 standard first aid attendants |
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50 - 99 |
Level 2 first aid kit 2 standard first aid attendants |
Level 2 first aid kit 3 standard first aid attendants |
Level 2 first aid kit 1 advanced first aid attendant |
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100 - 199 |
Level 3 first aid kit 3 standard first aid attendants Dressing station |
Level 3 first aid kit 3 standard first aid attendants 3 blankets, stretcher, splints Dressing station |
Level 3 first aid kit 1 advanced first aid attendant 3 blankets, stretcher, splints First aid room |
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200 + |
Level 3 first aid attendants 1 standard first aid attendant for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers Dressing station |
Level 3 first aid kit 3 standard first aid attendants 3 blankets, stretcher, splints 1 standard first aid attendant for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers Dressing station |
Level 3 first aid kit 1 advanced first aid attendant 3 blankets, stretcher, splints 1 standard first aid attendant for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers First aid room |
Note: Adapted from https://yukonregs.ca/RegsPublic/Home/Details/3. Copyright (2012) by Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board
Class B hazard work – (recreational activities including guiding and outfitting, tourism, campgrounds, the operation of medical services/facilities, social service programs, retail stores, food and beverage preparation and sales, small appliance service and repair, janitorial service, etc.
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Number of workers at workplace per shift |
Close workplace (within 20 minutes surface travel time from medical facility) |
Distant workplace (more than 20 minutes surface travel time from medical facility) |
Isolated workplace |
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1 |
Personal first-aid kit |
Personal first aid kit |
Personal first aid kit |
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2 - 9 |
Level 1 first aid kit 1 standard first aid attendant |
Level 2 first aid kit 1 standard first aid attendant 3 blankets |
Level 2 first aid kit 1 standard first aid attendant 3 blankets |
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10 - 19 |
Level 2 first aid kit 1 standard first aid attendant |
Level 2 first aid kit 2 standard first aid attendants 3 blankets |
Level 2 first aid kit 2 standard first aid attendants Stretcher and 3 blankets |
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20 - 49 |
Level 2 first aid kit 2 standard first aid attendants |
Level 2 first aid kit 1 advanced first aid attendant Stretcher and 3 blankets |
Level 3 first aid kit 1 advanced first aid attendant Approved oxygen therapy equipment Dressing station |
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50 - 99 |
Level 3 first aid kit 1 advanced first aid attendant |
Level 3 first aid kit 1 advanced first aid attendant 1 standard first aid attendant Approved oxygen therapy equipment Dressing station |
Level 3 first aid kit 1 advanced first aid attendant 1 standard first aid attendant First aid room |
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100 + |
Level 3 first aid kit 1 advanced first aid attendant 1 standard first aid attendant plus 1 standard first aid attendant for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers Approved oxygen therapy equipment Dressing station |
Level 3 first aid kit 1 advanced first aid attendant 1 standard first aid attendant plus 1 standard first aid attendant for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers First aid room |
Level 3 first aid kit 2 advanced first aid attendants plus 1 standard first aid attendant for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers First aid room |
Note: Adapted from https://yukonregs.ca/RegsPublic/Home/Details/3. Copyright (2012) by Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board
Class A hazard work – (construction, demolition and associated work on industrial or commercial facilities, pipelines, sewage, etc. The operation and maintenance of food packing, foundries, industrial heavy equipment, automotive, etc.
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Number of workers at workplace per shift |
Close workplace (within 20 minutes surface travel time from medical facility) |
Distant workplace (more than 20 minutes surface travel time from medical facility) |
Isolated workplace |
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1 |
Personal first-aid kit |
Personal first aid kit |
Personal first aid kit |
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2 - 4 |
Level 1 first aid kit 1 standard first aid attendant |
Level 2 first aid kit 1 standard first aid attendant 3 blankets |
Level 2 first aid kit 1 standard first aid attendant 3 blankets |
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5 - 9 |
Level 2 first aid kit 1 standard first aid attendant |
Level 2 first aid kit 1 standard first aid attendant 3 blankets, stretcher, splints |
Level 2 first aid kit 2 standard first aid attendants 3 blankets, stretcher, splints |
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10 - 19 |
Level 2 first aid kit 2 standard first aid attendants 3 blankets, stretcher, splints |
Level 3 first aid kit 1 advanced first aid attendant 3 blankets stretcher, splints |
Level 3 first aid kit 1 advanced first aid attendant Dressing station |
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20 - 49 |
Level 3 first aid kit 1 advanced first aid attendant 3 blankets, stretcher, splints |
Level 3 first aid kit 1 advanced first aid attendant 1 standard first aid attendant Approved oxygen therapy equipment Dressing station |
Level 3 first aid kit 1 advanced first aid attendant 1 standard first aid attendant First aid room |
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50 - 99 |
Level 3 first aid kit 1 advanced first aid attendant 1 standard first aid attendant plus 1 standard first aid attendant for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers Approved oxygen therapy equipment Dressing station
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Level 3 first aid kit 1 advanced first aid attendant 1 standard first aid attendant plus 1 standard first aid attendant for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers First aid room |
Level 3 first aid kit 1 advanced first aid attendant 2 standard first aid attendants plus 1 standard first aid attendant for each additional increment of 1 to 100 workers
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Note: Adapted from https://yukonregs.ca/RegsPublic/Home/Details/3. Copyright (2012) by Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board
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