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New first aid rules take effect Nov. 1 in B.C.

Starting Nov. 1, 2024, new occupational first aid requirements will be enforced across British Columbia, as announced by WorkSafeBC.

The updates, which amend the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR), are designed to align with Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards and enhance first aid provisions in workplaces, particularly in high-risk and remote industries.

Key changes include updated certification levels, stricter requirements for first aid kits, mandatory workplace first aid assessments, and annual drills. Employers are urged to review and comply with these new standards to ensure worker safety.

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