19. A person who is assigned as a first-aider by the employer in an establishment or by the principal contractor on a construction site and who does not have a valid first-aid certificate granted by an organization recognized by the Commission may take the necessary time off from work to obtain or renew this certificate, without any loss in salary.
The travelling expenses of the person assigned as a first-aider are paid by the employer or the principal contractor provided the first-aid training or refresher course is given not more than 40 km from the establishment or the construction site where this person works.