First Aid on the Farm

Guidelines

  • Workplace NL guidelines require Newfoundland and Labrador employers to ensure a first aid kit is available in the workspace, and that those first aid kits provided meet the requirements of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA standard Z1220).


  • If you employ a worker or workers on your farm, we recommend you stock at least two (2) personal first aid kits in commonly used workspaces including inside any tractor that may be used, and also on the farm property in an easily accessible location marked with signage.


  • Click here to view a list of CSA Standard approved first aid kits for the workplace in Newfoundland and Labrador, provided across the province by St. John Ambulance. Most first aid kits expire after 1-year of shelf life. 

Best Practices

Best Practices to Meet NL OHS Regulations

  • Post signage in a prominent position near the first aid kit that includes: 

- The name of the person in charge of the first aid kit

- The name and qualifications of each person currently trained to administer first aid

- A printed emergency procedure and telephone list for reaching the nearest police, ambulance, fire station, hospital or physician

  • Be sure to document in detail all incidents requiring medical attention on your farm.

Guides

Want to read more about the occupational health and safety first aid regulations for NL employers? 

  • Click here to read the guide provided by Workplace NL

Resources

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First aid is crucial in agriculture because farm work involves constant exposure to numerous hazards, and therefore carries a high risk of accidents involving acute bodily harm.


Immediate care can significantly impact the outcome of injuries sustained on farm, especially in remote areas where professional medical help may be delayed. Having a grasp on first-aid essentials can assist lone workers with managing their own safety until help is available.


Requirements in Newfoundland and Labrador:


  • NL employers are required to make sure an adequate number of first aid trained workers are present at the worksite whenever farm employees or temporary workers are present on the farm.

  • A list of all first aid trained workers and their names must be posted in an accessible common area of the worksite.

  • All farm workers must be informed about the farm's workplace injury reporting procedure and to report injuries or illnesses that happen at work to their employer immediately. A written copy of the policy and procedure for reporting injuries must be posted in an accessible common area of the worksite.
 
   First Aid Quick Resources
 

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Are you a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture (NLFA)?


We would like to thank you for your membership and promote safe farm practices by providing you with a free personal sized first aid kit (that meets CSA standards) for your farm vehicle and/or workplace. 

Click here to fill out the form to receive your free personal first aid kit via mail delivery.


Eligibility requirements:

(1) Must be a current NLFA member in good standing

(2) Limit of 2 first aid kits per person, per calendar year


Funding for the first aid kits has been provided by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a $3.5-billion, 5-year agreement (2022-2028) between the federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of Canada’s agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector. The agreement includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and $2.5 billion in cost-shared programs and activities funded by federal, provincial and territorial governments.