First Aid

The next Steps cover Cal/OSHA safety regulations for First Aid. Where appropriate, we have referenced the code from Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.

The topics we will cover in this Navitent are:

-Minimum Supplies
-Trained Personnel
-Procedures
-Emergency Medical Services
-Exposure to Blood

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Minimum Supplies

A first aid kit must be provided by each employer on all jobsites and must contain the minimum of supplies as determined by an authorized licensed physician or as listed in 1512(c).

Trained Personnel

Trained personnel in possession of a current Red Cross First Aid certificate or its equivalent must be immediately available at the jobsite to provide first aid treatment. 1504(a), 1512(b)

Procedures

Each employer shall inform all of its employees of the procedure to follow in case of injury or illness. 1512(d)

Emergency Medical Services

Emergency medical services, including a written plan, must be provided. 1512(a),(e)

Exposure to Blood

Exposure to blood borne pathogens is considered a job-related hazard for construction workers who are assigned first aid duties in addition to construction work. Although construction employers are specifically exempted from General Industry Safety Order (GISO) 5193 requirements, they are required to provide appropriate protection for employees who may be exposed to blood borne pathogens when providing first aid. 3203

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-Emergency Medical Services
-Exposure to Blood

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