First Aid

First Aid Resources For Employees and Departments at Lakehead University

For serious injuries, immediately contact Security Services 24 hour Emergency Phone Number:

Orillia: Campus phones ext. 3912 OR 3911, or by cell phone 705-330-4008 

Thunder Bay: Campus phones ext. 8911, Security button or Blue Telephones or by cell phone 807-343-8911 

To support the health and safety of our employees and departments, the university provides first aid resources in compliance with Ontario Regulation 1101 (First Aid Requirements). Strategically placed, fully stocked first aid kits are accessible throughout campus. These kits contain essential materials to address common workplace injuries, including but not limited to:

• Bandages 
• Adhesive dressings (various sizes and types)
• Gauze pads
• Medical tape
• Disposable gloves
• Scissors
• Tweezers
• CPR pocket mask (where applicable)
• First aid manual

 Replacement materials are available using the Request Form below:

Employees

• Need to know the location of the nearest first aid kit
• Kit must be accessible at all times 
• Kits are required to visible with signage posted at the location. 
• Employees are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the location and contents of these kits available in their work area.
• In the event of an injury, please utilize the kits provided and if needed, seek assistance from a designated first aid attendant, if available
• Ensure that the kit is maintained

Supervisors

• Please ensure that you include first aid kit locations in your orientation with new department personnel
• Ensure that the kit is maintained

First Aid Training:

To help ensure each department has designated support, the Office of Human Resources – H&S provides first aid training for up to two full-time employees per department.  If interested in being the designated first aider for your department, please complete the form by following this link.

Request Form (First Aid Kit Supplies)

To request first aid supplies please complete this form https://forms.gle/KDvAZcBTs1EMni6c9

The Lakehead University First Aid Training and First Aid Stations Procedure is available at this link:  First Aid Training and First Aid Stations | Lakehead University

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