Medical Services and First Aid.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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

Ms. Gretchen M. Mendez-Vilella, Esq.
P.O. Box 70364
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-0364

Dear Ms. Mendez-Vilella:

Thank you for your inquiry of February 27, requesting an interpretation of standard 29 CFR 1910.151, Medical Services and First Aid.

You specifically requested the following items:

1. Definition and/or standards for the term "available medical personnel" included in the standard 29 CFR 1910.151(a).

Requirement to provide accessible quick drenching and flushing facilities where there is exposure to corrosive materials.

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 27, 2007

Robin Bolte
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Allied Universal Corporation
3901 NW 115th Avenue
Miami, FL 33178

Dear Ms. Bolte:

Clarification on providing first aid training and maintenance of medical records under OSHA's BBP 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.

February 5, 2007

Mr. Bruce Sutherland
Quintiles Laboratories Limited
5500 Highlands Parkway
Suite 600
Smyrna, Georgia 30082

Dear Mr. Sutherland:

Out-of-doors emergency eyewash and shower installations in freezing and hot temperature areas.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

June 21, 1994

Mr. Robert J. Burke
Manager, Sales and Marketing
Therm-Omega-Tech, Inc.
207 Witmer Road
Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044-2212

Dear Mr. Burke:

Thank you for your inquiries of April 12, and April 20, requesting clarification of requirements for out-of-doors emergency eyewash and shower installations in freezing and hot temperature areas. Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding.

Requirements for emergency deluge showers and/or eye/face wash units in the immediate area of ethylene oxide sterilizers used by health care facilities.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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 17, 1995

Mr. George L. Notarianni
42450 West Twelve Mile Road
Suite 300
Novi, MI 48377

Dear Mr. Notarianni:

OSHA requirements for providing training for first aid, CPR, and BBP for prompt treatment of injured employees at various workplaces.

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 16, 2007

Mr. Charles F. Brogan
Pro Med Training Center, LLC
P.O. Box 374
Front Royal, VA 22630

Dear Mr. Brogan:

OSHA's requirement to provide first aid supplies specific to the needs of the workplace.

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 2, 2007

Leanne D. Cress
P. O. Box 223
Palomar Mountain, CA 92060

Dear Ms. Cress:

Your November 23, 2006 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been referred to the Directorate of Enforcement Programs for response. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question or scenario not delineated within your original correspondence. You asked if it was mandatory for all workplaces to provide a first aid kit.

The OSHA enforcement guidelines revert to our original position of acceptance of the product with no other qualifications.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

September 11, 1995

Mr. Gary Allison, President
Desert Assembly, Inc.
653 Middlegate Road
Henderson, NV 89015

Dear Mr. Allison:

This is in response to your request letter of July 12, that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) enforcement guidelines revert to our original position of acceptance of your product with no other qualifications.

Clarification of "in near proximity" and OSHA's discretion in enforcing first aid requirements in particular cases.

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.

 

 

Requirements for eyewash and shower facilities.

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.

June 1, 2009

Mr. Donald Bossow, CIH
Johnson Diversey, Inc.
P.O. Box 902
Sturtevant, WI 53177-0902

Dear Mr. Bossow,