Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first aid kit contain?
Unfortunately there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ answer to this question. However, you can find out what legally needs to be in your first aid kit using our First Aid Safety Kit Finder. This tool will help you isolate which first aid kit you need to purchase for your needs.
If you already have a first aid kit and you need to refill it. Learn the specific contents of each Level of First Aid Kit using our new Refill Comparison Chart.
What should be in a restaurant first aid kit?
We have dedicated an entire page of our website to the Food and Restaurant industry. You’ll find products that are commonly needed by the restaurant industry on this page.
What is in a medical kit?
We have dedicated an entire page of our website to the Food and Restaurant industry. You’ll find products that are commonly needed by the restaurant industry on this page.
What should be in a first aid kit at home?
If you’re not operating a business at-home and you just want to keep a first aid kit on hand for private emergencies we offer a Basic First Aid Kit that usually meets everyone’s at-home needs. We also offer an automobile and boating version which keeps everyone safe while using their private vehicles.
What should a first aid kit contain at work?
Similar to question number one. No workplace is the same and WCB has mapped out very specific requirements for each business depending on the industry and size of the company. Use our First Aid Kit Finder tool to find out which level of first aid kit you need to keep in your workplace.
Do you sell wholesale first aid supplies in Canada?
Yes! You can purchase any of our products in wholesale quantities across Canada.
How to buy oxygen tanks?
We try to make purchasing and refilling oxygen tanks as straight forward and easy for our customers as possible. Get started by filling out a quote form on the product page of the oxygen tank you would like to purchase. We’ll take it from there and reach out to you with further details. You can add as many products to your ‘Quote’ as you’d like by clicking the ‘Add to Quote’ button on each product page. Then submit the whole thing through our website and we’ll contact you with further details.
How to make a first aid kit?
If our pre-built first aid kits are not suitable you can absolutely “build-your-own” first aid kit by assembling all the products you’d like to include on our website. Check out the ‘First Aid Supplies’ drop down for the individual first aid kit supplies we carry. Add however many you want to your quote. Don’t forget we also sell empty ‘First Aid Kit’ bags if you need to get started with one of those to fill with the first aid supplies of your choosing.
What is a safety blanket?
We offer a wide variety, depending on price point, weather temperatures & storage space. Please view for a full list of the safety blankets we offer.
What is an ETV?
ETV stands for “Emergency Transport Vehicle” and there are very specific requirements mapped out for what safety supplies and medical equipment needs to be kept on-hand inside all ETV’s. We’ve dedicated an entire page of our site to outlining what safety supplies and equipment to keep in all ETV’s. Visit that page for more information here.
What is in an oxygen tank?
An oxygen tank is filled with pressurized O2 gas. Pickering Safety sells Oxygen Tanks and provides O2 Refills.
How often do I need to replace safety supplies and equipment?
Depending on how frequently you use your first aid kit, we recommend you check your first aid kit once a year to make sure it’s filled with all required supplies.
Do you offer wholesale deals for public servants including policing and paramedics?
We do. Contact our head office and ask for Sarah to discuss further details. She’ll need to know the industry and the estimated size of the order and roughly when you need it by in order to assemble a quote.
Head Office Email: sarah@pickeringsafety.com
Head Office Phone Number: 604-298-6465