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First Aid / Medical Assistance / First Aid Kit Access

Employees/Students/Visitors/Contractors may obtain medical assistance through the following sources:

  1. Klinic - Nurse to provide assistance
  2. Security Services - Security Staff with First Aider Certificate
  3. Departmental Trained First Aiders

Non-emergent medical assistance:

  • If you suffered a minor injury and require a band-aid and other first aid supplies, use the departmental first aid kit.  Ensure you are aware of the location of the first aid kit. 

  • Call or visit the Klinic - Room 1S02 - in Sparling Hall.   Contact: 204.786.9496 or by email at klinic@uwinnipeg.ca to book an appointment.  Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

In House - Medical Assistance:

  • If you require emergent first aid assistance, call the Security Office, at 204-786-6666. 

  • In addition to calling Security, if you are aware that emergency first aiders exist in your building or your department, summon additional assistance while you wait for Security.

  • In addition, if deemed serious, call 9-1-1.

Serious Injury requiring Paramedics:

  • Call 9-1-1 then - Call Security 204-786-666

Accident/Incident Report Form:

All injuries/incidents must be reported to the Safety Office using the form. 

First Time Purchase of a First Aid Kit:

  • The purchase of first aid kits (MB Regulation or Personal First Aid Kit) is the responsibility of the department with approval from their Department Head. 

  • Once approved, the request for purchase is made through the Safety Office.  Request through email safety@uwinnipeg.ca.  You will then be provided with supplier information and in turn you will be required to purchase through a purchase order form with your account number and sent to Purchasing for processing.

  • The Safety Office will record all departments with first aid kits.

Replenishment of First Aid Kit Contents:

  • The department needs to ensure that the first aid kits are regularly checked to ensure contents are according to the Regulations and are replenished when required. 

  • Requests for replenishment by completing the online form:  
    https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/safety-first-aid-kit-replenish 
    Follow the instructions.  

Internal First Aid Training Provided/Coordinated by the Safety Office:

If you are interested in receiving a First Aider Training due to work requirements or for other reasons, please email the Safety Office at safety@uwinnipeg.ca  Your request must be supported by your manager as there will be a cost associated with this training.  The cost will be $25.00 per person and a transfer of funds will be made to the Safety Office to cover the expenses for booklets/certificates.  If you have sufficient numbers for enrollment, we will schedule a training session. 

A notice indicating the availability of first aiders should be posted in locations where information may be accessed. The notice shall include first aid the procedures for requesting medical assistance.