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 availabilty 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. First aid supplies approved by the consulting physician 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.

1910.152 - [Reserved]

1910.153 - Sources of standards.

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

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