Workplace first aid requirements
First Aid & CPR Guyana
If you run or manage a workplace in Guyana — 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 Guyana.
What the law requires in Guyana
How many designated first-aiders?
The employer must keep, maintain and make available a fully stocked medicine chest and ensure that first aid, including trained personnel, is available — an "adequate provision" duty rather than a fixed ratio, aligned with the UK model (trained person in charge above 150 workers).
Guyana governs occupational health and safety through national legislation that requires employers to provide first aid in the workplace.
The Act does not prescribe a delivery mode; workplace first-aid training combining online theory with a practical assessment is accepted.
Region specifics
- Heightened sector-specific requirements for gold and diamond mining (first aid and trained personnel on site).
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.
WorkplaceFirst Aid – Intermediate Level (16h) – CSA Z1210-17 Compliant
Upon successful completion of this 16-hour IN-PERSON intermediate-level first aid training, the candidate will receive a valid certification that meets the requirements of 'Intermediate First Aid Training' as defined in the CSA Z1210-17 standard.
General PublicFirst Aider – General Public (8h)
This 8-hour training, designed for the general public, provides essential knowledge for effective emergency intervention. It is intended for anyone wanting to learn first aid skills, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), wound and bleeding management, or the handling of critical situations. Accessible and practical, this course develops vital skills for protecting and rescuing loved ones or anyone in danger, thereby strengthening community safety.