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1910.266 App A - First-aid Kits (Mandatory).

Part Number:1910

Part Number Title:Occupational Safety and Health Standards

Subpart:1910 Subpart R

Subpart Title:Special Industries

Standard Number:

1910.266 App A

Title: First-aid Kits (Mandatory).

GPO Source:e-CFR

The following list sets forth the minimally acceptable number and type of first-aid supplies for first-aid kits required under paragraph (d)(2) of the logging standard. The contents of the first-aid kit listed should be adequate for small work sites, consisting of approximately two to three employees. When larger operations or multiple operations are being conducted at the same location, additional first-aid kits should be provided at the work site or additional quantities of supplies should be included in the first-aid kits:

1. Gauze pads (at least 4 x 4 inches).

2. Two large gauze pads (at least 8 x 10 inches).

3. Box adhesive bandages (band-aids).

4. One package gauze roller bandage at least 2 inches wide.

5. Two triangular bandages.

6. Wound cleaning agent such as sealed moistened towelettes.

7. Scissors.

8. At least one blanket.

9. Tweezers.

10. Adhesive tape.

11. Latex gloves.

12. Resuscitation equipment such as resuscitation bag, airway, or

pocket mask.

13. Two elastic wraps.

14. Splint.

15. Directions for requesting emergency assistance.

[59 FR 51672, Oct. 12, 1994; 60 FR 47022, Sept. 8, 1995]HA.gov

(11) Worksite first aid kits must contain the following minimum supplies at all times: 

(a) Eight gauze pads individually wrapped (at least 4 inches by 4 inches in size); 

(b) Two large gauze pads that are or can be folded to an approximate size of 8 inches by 10 inches or the equivalent; 

(c) One box adhesive bandages; 

(d) One package gauze roller bandage at least 2 inches wide or the equivalent; 

(e) Two triangular bandages; 

(f) Wound-cleaning agent, such as sealed, moistened towelettes, or soap and water;(g) Scissors; 

(h) One stretcher or equivalent weatherproof litter at any three or more person worksite, and at all logging sites; 

(i) Two blankets, one of which must provide the strength and insulation equivalent to a wool blanket; 

(j) Latex gloves; 

(k) Mouth barrier; 

(l) Tweezers; 

(m) Adhesive tape; 

(n) Two elastic wraps; and 

(o) Splint material. 

NOTE: The quantities of each item are minimum amounts. Bulk pack or unit pack supplies are acceptable. First aid supplies from other states may be acceptable if such supplies are the reasonable equivalent of those required by this rule. 

(12) The employer also may have the number and content of first aid kits reviewed and approved annually by a health care provider. 

(13) First aid supplies must be regularly inspected and replenished as needed. 

(14) First aid supplies must be stored in containers adequate to protect the contents from damage, deterioration or contamination. 

(a) The containers must be clearly marked “First Aid.” 

(b) The container must not be locked, but may be sealed. 

(c) Soap and water, stretcher, or basket and blankets may be stored separately, but must be near or with the first aid supplies. 

(15) All employees must be informed of the location of first aid supplies. 

Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(4). Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 through 654.295. Hist: OR-OSHA Admin. Order 5-2003, f. 6/02/03, ef. 12/01/03. OR-OSHA Admin. Order 3-2004, f. 6/7/04, ef. 6/7/04.