Proposal
First Aid Modernization Consultation
Regulation Number(s):
N/A
Instrument Type:
Proposal
Bill or Act:
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Summary of Proposal:
The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) is proposing to transfer the responsibility of workplace first aid from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) to MLTSD.
This regulatory modernization could include:
• A new first aid regulation made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA),
• Revocation of the current Regulation 1101 First Aid Requirements made under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (WSIA),
• The development of first aid training standards that are approved by the Chief Prevention Officer (CPO), and;
• Enforcement of first aid requirements by MLTSD.
This regulatory modernization could include:
• A new first aid regulation made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA),
• Revocation of the current Regulation 1101 First Aid Requirements made under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (WSIA),
• The development of first aid training standards that are approved by the Chief Prevention Officer (CPO), and;
• Enforcement of first aid requirements by MLTSD.
Further Information:
First Aid Consultation Paper EN
First Aid Reg Registry Posting EN
Proposal Number:
21-MLTSD 001
Posting Date:
January 8, 2021
Comments Due Date:
March 11, 2021
Contact Address:
First Aid Modernization Proposal
Health, Safety and Insurance Policy Branch
Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
400 University Avenue, 14th Floor
Toronto ON M7A 1T7
Health, Safety and Insurance Policy Branch
Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
400 University Avenue, 14th Floor
Toronto ON M7A 1T7