Workforce Services, Department of

OSHA - General Industry 1910

Chapter 11: Medical and First Aid (Supart K)

Effective Date: 07/06/1994 to 06/16/1997

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 053.0025.11.07061994

employment/oshagen/11_Medical_and_First_Aid_Supart_K Agency EMPLOYMENT Employment, Dept. of Program OSHAGEN Occupational Health & Safety - General Chapter Name Medical and First Aid (Supart K) Chapter No.11 Date Filed 07/06/94 Expr Date Supr Date Repeal Date Document Type RULES

Subpart K - Medical and First Aid

1910.151 Medical services and first aid. 1910.152 [Reserved] 1910.153 Sources of standards.

SUBPART K -- Medical and First Aid

AUTHORITY: Secs. 4, 6, 8, Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); Secretary of Labor's Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754), 8-76 (41 FR 25059) or 9-83 (48 FR 35736), as applicable.

1910.151 Medical services and first aid.

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

(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. First aid supplies approved by the consulting physician shall be readily available. STEP

(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. STD 1-8.2 STEP 1910.152 [Reserved]

1910.153 Sources of standards.

The standard in 1910.151 is derived from 41 CFR 50-204.6.