Clarification on first aid requirements for hazardous waste sites.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

 

 

Employees who become ill or injured on the job.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

December 12, 1991

The Honorable Jerry F. Costello
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Costello:

This is in further response to your letter of November 4, on behalf of your constituent, Mr. Michael R. Rogers, who expressed concern about a policy at the Granite City Steel Division of National Steel Corporation that requires employees who become ill or injured on the job, to report to the company medical facility before seeking medical attention from their own medical provider.

Requirements for emergency eyewash stations in retail autoparts stores

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 11, 1994

Mr. John Raiford, CSP, ARM
Assistant Vice President
Risk Control Manager
Sedgwick James of Tennessee, Inc.
5350 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38119

Dear Mr. Raiford:

Thank you for your inquiry of January 28, addressed to our Nashville, Tennessee, office, requesting an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for emergency eyewash stations in retail autoparts stores. Your letter was transferred to us for action, and we apologize for the delay in responding.

Training material for first aid and CPR training.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 4, 1994

Ms. Judy Streger Brady
Marketing Manager
Paramount Publishing Education Group
113 Sylvan Avenue, Route 9W
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632

Dear Ms. Streger:

Thank you for your inquiry of June 28, requesting comments and suggestions on your complete set of training material for first aid and CPR training.

OSHA's position regarding compensating time spent taking employer-sponsored medical exams.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 24, 1993

Ms. Sonia Berg
Science Applications
International Corp.
Post Office Box 2535
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886

Dear Ms. Berg:

This is in response to your inquiry of February 3, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) position regarding employer's payment of wages to employees for time when they are taking employer-sponsored medical exams or treatment, especially related to a workplace injury.

Clarification of training requirements under 1910.151, (Medical Services and First Aid).

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 24, 1995

Larry M. Starr, Ph.D.
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085

Dear Dr. Starr:

This is in response to your follow-up letter of May 18, seeking clarification of training requirements under 29 CFR 1910.151 (Medical Services and First Aid).

You specifically requested the following information:

1. Is there a minimum population requirement for a workplace in order for 1910.151 to apply? Would a company of 10 or 25 be exempt from compliance because it is too small?

The review of first aid training programs.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 6, 1995

Larry M. Starr, PhD.
Department of Psychology
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085-1699

Dear Dr. Starr:

Standard requirements for eyewash and shower equipment, personnel and other protective equipment and air circulation fans, used in an automotive battery charging area

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

March 31, 1994

Mr. Matthew P Caputo
HQ USAREUR
CMR 420 BOX 2163
APO AE 09063

Dear Mr. Caputo:

Thank you for your inquiry of February 2, requesting a copy of the current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard requirements for eyewash and shower equipment, personal and other protective equipment, and air circulating fans, used in an automotive battery charging area. We apologize for the delay in our response.

OSHA does not certify first aid training programs, instructors or trainees.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

March 25, 1994

Mr. Bernard J. Fisher, Director
American Lifeguard Association, Inc.
Philomont, Virginia 22131

Dear Mr. Fisher:

Thank you for your inquiry of September 28, 1993, requesting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to accept the American Lifeguard Association, Inc. issuance of a new photo identification to Association members who have been trained in first aid. We apologize for the delay in response.

OSHA first aid standard.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

March 18, 1996

The Honorable Charles E. Grassley
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Senator Grassley:

Thank you for your letter of February 9, on behalf of your constituent, Mr. Norman Willis, regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) first aid standard.