First Aid Health and Safety Legislation

Federal and Provincial Legislation

All Canadian Red Cross courses meet strict guidelines for content and delivery. Each province and territory of Canada interprets workplace health and safety regulations differently. In addition, there are regulations which apply to Federal government and other national organizations.

Follow the links below to view Federal and Provincial Legislation:

Federal

• Marine
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
• Paramedic Association of Canada National Occupational Competency Profiles

British Columbia

• Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (WorkSafeBC)
• EMA Licensing 
• Child Care Licensing Regulations

Alberta

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Alberta First Aid Training
• Child Care Regulations
• Alberta Child Care Licensing Handbook
• Alberta College of Paramedics
• Alberta Medical First Response
• Required Alberta OH&S Bulletin – First aid in the workplace

Manitoba

• Occupational Health and Safety
• The Workplace Health and Safety Act – Part 5 First Aid Regulation
• The Community Child Care Standards Act
• Best Practices Licensing Manual for Early Learning and Child Care Centres
• Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Approved Training Agencies

New Brunswick

• First Aid – Health and Safety Regulation Act
• New Brunswick Family Services Act
• Child Care Facilities Operator Standards​

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Occupational Health and Safety First Aid Regulations
• Child Care Policy & Standards

Northwest Territories and Nunavut

• Occupational Health & Safety Regulations
• Child Daycare Act

Nova Scotia

• Occupational Health Care Regulations
• Nova Scotia Medical First Responder Program
• Day Care Regulations

Ontario

• WSIB Ontario - First Aid Program
• Child Care and Early Years Act

Prince Edward Island

• OH&S Acts and Regulation
• Child Care/Early Childhood Program Licensing

Quebec

• First Aid in the Workplace Program
• First Aid Minimum Standards Regulation
• Regulation Respecting Childcare Centres

Saskatchewan

• First Aid in Saskatchewan workplaces
• Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020
• Child Care Regulations

Yukon

• Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
• Child Care Act and Regulations

NOTE: Though every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the information provided in these links, Canadian Red Cross takes no responsibility for the information or its source. Always contact your local government office or regulatory body to ensure you are in compliance with the latest legislation.