First Aid
The following information is provided to assist you
in establishing an in-house medical management and treatment program and
should be reviewed by a qualified physician prior implementing at your
facility. For the most current CPR
procedures and techniques, contact the American Heart Association
www.americanheart.org
OSHA Standard
- Medical services and first aid. - 1910.151
1910.151(a) The employer shall
ensure the ready availability of medical personnel for advice and
consultation on matters of plant health.
1910.151(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.
1910.151(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.
Training Material
Safety Talk -
Understanding First Aid - English
Basic First Aid
Training Program Guideline
National First Aid
Training Guidelines
Download PDF File
- This material
is provided as a course development guideline containing the essential
elements of what can be considered safe, helpful and effective first aid
training in occupational settings. Intended for use by first aid program
developers, institutions teaching first aid courses, regulatory agency
personnel who review and/or approve first aid courses and the consumers of
these courses