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WSIB - First Aid Program
Posted November 4, 2020
In light of COVID-19 and the need to remain nimble, the WSIB has made the following decisions: For First Aiders with expired or expiring certifications the WSIB has extended recertification to June 30 2021.
Furthermore, over the last several years there has been high level conversations about First Aid moving over to the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. Over the summer months the Ministry has been discussing this and has started this process and has announced Consultations on First Aid requirements and standards. The Ontario government will consult on modernizing workplace first aid requirements and examine transferring responsibility for first aid from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
WSIB - First Aid Program
Posted June 23, 2020
Important update on COVID-19The Ontario government recently announced that first aid providers in certain regions will be included in phase two of reopening the province, and have permission to reopen and resume in-class first aid training. We are working closely with all of our first aid providers and have developed resources and protocols to ensure that we can safely restart in-person training as soon as possible. While in-person training is now being permitted, we encourage providers to continue delivering remote training where it is possible to do so. We are also encouraging our first aid providers to prioritize access to people and organizations working in front line, essential services.
We are also extending recertification and certification until Dec 31, 2020.