Do you know the First Aid requirements for Ontario businesses? Test your knowledge as our hosts Pam Patry and Shawn Chadwick answer common questions about First Aid (2:30). Plus, learn some steps you can take to reduce the potential for theft, violence and harassment as grocery and convenience stores are gearing up to sell alcohol (1:00).

Note: This episode was recorded on August 6, 2024. All information presented was in effect at that time.

Show Notes

In the News

• Selling alcohol in your grocery or convenience store? 7 tips to keep staff safe (WSPS.CA)

Hazard Assessments

• Perform a hazard assessment to make your business safer: a step-by-step guide (WSPS.CA)
• How to Identify and Assess your Hazards: Using the WSPS Hazard Assessment Tool (video, WSPS.CA)
• Simple Hazard Assessment Tool
• Small Business Hazard Assessment Tool

First Aid

• Reg. 1101: First Aid Requirements, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 16, Sched. A
• First Aid Program (WSIB.ca)
• Providers approved to deliver emergency and standard first aid (WSIB.ca)

Naloxone

• Naloxone kits and addictions in the workplace: balancing privacy with responsibility (WSPS.CA)
• Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 24 | Naloxone requirements: how will they impact your business?
• Safety in 60 Seconds – safety tip videos on naloxone in the workplace