Workplace first aid requirements
First Aid & CPR Saskatchewan
If you run or manage a workplace in Saskatchewan — an office, shop, construction site or factory — the law requires you to have enough trained first-aiders on your staff, ready to help a colleague in an emergency.
An employer duty — to rescue a colleague
Workplace first aid is not a job qualification: it is the employer's duty to appoint and train enough first-aiders, scaled to headcount and risk level, so someone can act immediately if a colleague is injured. The exact number and rules depend on the regulations that apply in Saskatchewan.
What the law requires in Saskatchewan
How many designated first-aiders?
The number of attendants depends on the hazard level and the number of workers present at one time. Two attendant classes: Class A (min. 14 h first aid + 4 h CPR) for most sites, and Class B (min. 60 h first aid + 8 h CPR) for higher-hazard or remote sites; a person licensed under The Paramedics Act may also serve. Attendants must cover the worker volume given the risk.
As a Canadian province, Saskatchewan has its own occupational health and safety framework with jurisdiction over all workplaces.
Online training is recognized in Saskatchewan; the practical portion of attendant certificates is normally in person.
Region specifics
- Class A / Class B attendant system: the ~68-hour combined Class B stream is among the longest in Canada for a non-advanced certification.
- CSA alignment (Z1220-17 for kits) in force since April 1, 2021 with the OHS Regulations, 2020.
- The risk assessment weighs both total worker count and workplace hazard level to set the number of attendants.
Why it matters
A workplace emergency can happen at any time. When it does, the difference between a positive outcome and a tragedy often comes down to whether someone nearby is trained to respond. Having certified first aiders on staff isn't just a legal requirement — it's an investment in your team's safety.
The course
Our course, built to the CSA Z1210-17 standard, 100% online and leading to a certification, meets and exceeds this requirement.
