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General industry (29 CFR 1910) · Subpart K: Medical and first aid

OSHA 1910.151: Medical services and first aid

29 CFR 1910.151 is titled "Medical services and first aid". It is part of Subpart K (Medical and first aid) of the general industry standards.

It has 1 paragraph about training. We quote them below word for word, with links to the full text.

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Official source: eCFR, 29 CFR 1910.151

TRAINING

Training requirements

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1910.151(b) (b) In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace which is used for the treatment of all injured employees, a person or persons shall be adequately trained to render first aid. Adequate first aid supplies shall be readily available.

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OFFICIAL TEXT

Full text: 29 CFR 1910.151

Official text of the federal regulation (public domain). Training paragraphs are shaded.

(a) The employer shall ensure the ready availability of medical personnel for advice and consultation on matters of plant health.

(b) In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace which is used for the treatment of all injured employees, a person or persons shall be adequately trained to render first aid. Adequate first aid supplies shall be readily available.

(c) Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.