Workplace first aid requirements
First Aid & CPR Tanzania
If you run or manage a workplace in Tanzania — 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 Tanzania.
What the law requires in Tanzania
How many designated first-aiders?
For a headcount of 10 to 50 employees, the workplace must have at least one first-aid box and two trained first-aiders; the number of boxes and first-aiders increases with headcount above this threshold.
Tanzania governs occupational health and safety through national legislation that requires employers to provide first aid in the workplace.
The Rules require trained first-aiders but do not prescribe the delivery mode; online theory combined with a practical assessment is accepted.
Region specifics
- First-aiders must be trained and available during working hours; compliant first-aid boxes and welfare facilities are required.
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.
Is this really what you're looking for?
Our first-aid and CPR courses are 100% online, lead to a recognized certification, and exceed the required standards; a hybrid option is also available and fits most needs. Choose the course that fits your situation:
The course
Our course, built to the CSA Z1210-17 standard, 100% online and leading to a certification, meets and exceeds this requirement.
CSA Z1210-17First Aid – Healthcare Professional (16h) - Compliant with CSA Z1210-17
This 16-hour first aid training, compliant with the CSA Z1210-17 standard, is specifically designed for healthcare professionals. Upon completion, the candidate will receive a certification valid for two years, meeting the requirements of 'Intermediate First Aid Training' as defined in the CSA Z1210-17 standard. Skills will be updated annually, and the training must be renewed every two years to maintain active certification. Tailored for nurses, it strengthens the safety of residents in long-term care facilities and other healthcare settings.
CSA Z1210-17First 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.
Specifically need the "Workplace first aid" certificate?
That specific regulatory certificate must be completed in full with the legislating body: Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA), under the Prime Minister's Office — Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability.
OSHA Tanzania itself delivers the 'Industrial First Aid' course and maintains an official training register (WIMS eRegister); workplace first-aider training is expected through OSHA or an OSHA-approved trainer. A non-approved online provider does not on its own satisfy the requirement — our training complements it. Medium confidence, as no text publishes an explicit closed list of approved bodies.