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Part Number:
1910
Part Number Title:
Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Subpart:
1910 Subpart K
Subpart Title:
Medical and First Aid
Standard Number:

1910.151
Title:

Medical services and first aid.
GPO Source:

e-CFR

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.

[63 FR 33450, June 18, 1998]