Workplace Safety June 19, 2026 · small business, retail

First Aid Requirements for Small BC Businesses

Small BC businesses often assume first aid does not apply to them. It does. Even a three-person business has WorkSafeBC first aid obligations.

Minimum requirement

Every BC workplace must have at least a basic first aid kit and someone trained to use it. For low-hazard businesses with a handful of workers, Level 1 is typically sufficient.

When Level 2 is the right call

  • You work in trades, delivery, food service or any physical work
  • Your nearest hospital is more than 20 minutes away
  • You expect growth into a moderate-hazard classification
  • You want to bid on contracts that require Level 2

See Schedule 3-A for exact rules.

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About this site: IntermediateFirstAidTraining.ca is operated by Mainland Safety Training, a WorkSafeBC and Canadian Red Cross authorized provider. Our OFA Level 2 Intermediate First Aid course is delivered across Surrey, Vancouver, Burnaby, Langley, Richmond, Delta, Coquitlam, Abbotsford, Kelowna and Victoria.