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General Working Conditions » First Aid
Due to the hazardous work in the shipyard, first aid resources must be available. [29 CFR 1915.98]


First Aid
Figure 1: First aid kit must be available when first aid facilities are not near the work site
Figure 1: First aid kit must be available when first aid facilities are not near the work site.

Figure 2: Stokes basket and other first aid supplies available for use in portable manbasket
Figure 2: Stokes basket and other first aid supplies available for use in portable manbasket.
Potential Hazards:

Injuries to workers may worsen due to inadequate or delayed access to medical treatment.

Requirements and Example Solutions:
  • If a first aid room and a qualified attendant are not close at hand, an adequate first aid kit and a qualified person to administer first aid must be available on the vessel. [29 CFR 1915.98(a) and (b)]
  • A stokes basket or equivalent must be available when there are ten (10) or more employees working. [29 CFR 1915.98(d)]
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