Workplace first aid requirements
First Aid & CPR Uganda
If you run or manage a workplace in Uganda — 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 Uganda.
What the law requires in Uganda
How many designated first-aiders?
The employer must provide a first-aid room or, failing that, a compliant and readily accessible first-aid box; above 150 persons employed, an additional box is required for every further 50 persons. This is a general duty of provision; the person in charge must be trained.
Uganda governs occupational health and safety through national legislation that requires employers to provide first aid in the workplace.
The Act prescribes neither a syllabus nor a delivery mode; online theory combined with a practical assessment is accepted for the person in charge of first aid.
Region specifics
- The first-aid box or room must be kept in charge of a trained person available during working hours.
- Employers must conduct annual occupational safety and health audits.
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.
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.
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.