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29 CFR 1926.50: Medical services and first aid

Subpart D—Occupational Health and Environmental Controls

2,540citations since 2015
2,259employers cited
57%serious, willful or repeat
$399median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.50 2,540 times since 2015, against 2,259 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $2,674,073 at their current amounts.

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The parts of the rule cited most

1926.50(c) · 1,561 citations

(c) In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, hospital, or physician, that is reasonably accessible in terms of time and distance to the worksite, which is available for the treatment of injured employees, a person who has a valid certificate in first-aid training from the U.S. Bureau of Mines, the American Red Cross, or equivalent training that can be verified by documentary evidence, shall be available at the worksite to render first aid.

1926.50(g) · 555 citations

(g) 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.

1926.50(d)(1) · 260 citations

(d)(1) First aid supplies shall be easily accessible when required.

1926.50(b) · 114 citations

(b) Provisions shall be made prior to commencement of the project for prompt medical attention in case of serious injury.

1926.50(d)(2) · 21 citations

(2) The contents of the first aid kit shall be placed in a weatherproof container with individual sealed packages for each type of item, and shall be checked by the employer before being sent out on each job and at least weekly on each job to ensure that the expended items are replaced.

1926.50(e) · 16 citations

(e) Proper equipment for prompt transportation of the injured person to a physician or hospital, or a communication system for contacting necessary ambulance service, shall be provided.

1926.50(a) · 7 citations

(a) The employer shall insure the availability of medical personnel for advice and consultation on matters of occupational health.

1926.50(f)(2)(i) · 4 citations

(i) Ensure that the communication system is effective in contacting the emergency-medical service; and

Industries cited most

  • Construction 2,396
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 59
  • Manufacturing 19
  • Wholesale Trade 12
  • Public Administration 10
  • Utilities 7

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