Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, often referred to as the General Duty Clause, requires employers to "furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees". Section 5(a)(2) requires employers to "comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act".
 

Note: Twenty-four states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have OSHA-approved State Plans and have adopted their own standards and enforcement policies. For the most part, these States adopt standards that are identical to Federal OSHA. However, some States have adopted different standards applicable to this topic or may have different enforcement policies.

General Industry (29 CFR 1910)

• 1910 Subpart K, Medical and first aid
  • 1910.151, Medical services and first aid
• 1910 Subpart R, Special industries
  • 1910.266, Logging operations [related topic page]
    • 1910.266(d)(2), First-aid kits
    • Appendix A, First-aid kits (Mandatory)
    • Appendix B, First-aid and CPR training (Mandatory)
  • 1910.269, Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution [related topic page]
    • 1910.269(b), Medical services and first aid
• 1910 Subpart T, Commercial diving operations
  • 1910.421, Pre-dive procedures [related topic page]

Shipyard Employment (29 CFR 1915)

• 1915 Subpart F, General working conditions
  • 1915.98, First aid

Marine Terminals (29 CFR 1917)

• 1917 Subpart B, Marine terminal operations
  • 1917.26, First aid and lifesaving facilities 

Longshoring (29 CFR 1918)

• 1918 Subpart I, General working conditions
  • 1918.97, First aid and lifesaving facilities (see appendix V of this part)

Construction Industry (29 CFR 1926)

• 1926 Subpart C, General safety and health provisions
  • 1926.23, First aid and medical attention
• 1926 Subpart D, Occupational health and environmental controls
  • 1926.50, Medical services and first aid

• Inspection Procedures for the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard, 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1926.65, Paragraph (q): Emergency Response to Hazardous Substance Releases. CPL 02-02-059 [CPL 2-2.59A], (1998, April 24).
• Logging Operations, Inspection Procedures and Interpretive Guidance Including Twelve Previously Stayed Provisions. CPL 02-01-022 [CPL 2-1.22], (1996, September 27).
• Logging Operations, Inspection Procedures and Interpretive Guidance. CPL 02-01-019 [CPL 2-1.19], (1995, March 17).
• Exposure Control Plan for OSHA Personnel with Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. CPL 02-02-060 [CPL 2-2.60], (1994, March 7).
• Guidelines for First Aid Training Programs. CPL 02-02-053 [CPL 2-2.53], (1991, January 7).
• 29 CFR 1910.151(c), Medical Services and First Aid; 29 CFR 1926.50 and .51, Medical Service and First Aid, and .... STD 01-08-002 [STD 1-8.2], (1982, March 8).
• American Red Cross Agreement. CPL 02-00-002 [CPL 2.2], (1978, October 30). Provides information regarding first aid training requirements and courses.
• 29 CFR 1910.401-1910.441, Subpart T -- Commercial Diving Operations. STD 01-17-001 [STD 1-23.2], (1978, October 30).
• Search all available directives.

• Interpretation of the First Aid standard. (1996, December 11).
• OSHA first aid standard. (1996, March 18). Discusses frequency of training.
• Clarification of training requirements under 1910.151, (Medical Services and First Aid). (1995, July 24).
• Medical and First Aid standards. (1994, July 26). Discusses whether full face shields and access to a water hose can be used as a substitute for a commercially available eye wash facility.
• Interpretation of the term "in near proximity". (1994, February 9).
• Clarification on first aid requirements for hazardous waste sites. (1993, April 20).
• Employee training in first aid. (1992, October 5).
• Successful completion of a first aid course demonstrated by means other than a written knowledge test. (1992, September 2).
• When a lifesaving skiff is to be considered as being "immediately available". (1991, December 6).
• Standard for medical services and first aid. (1991, July 2).
• First Aid treatment required within 3 to 4 minutes of injury. (1990, June 13).
• First Aid Training. (1976, January 27).
• The following interpretations are applicable to eyewash and body flushing facilities:
  
  • Requirements for emergency eyewash stations in retail autoparts stores. (1994, August 11).
  • Standard requirements for eyewash and shower equipment, personnel and other protective equipment and air circulation fans, used in an automotive battery charging area. (1994, March 31).
• The following interpretations demonstrate the application of the bloodborne pathogens standard to first aid providers:
  
  • Most frequently asked questions concerning the bloodborne pathogens standard. (1993, February 1).
  • Bloodborne pathogens impact on non-health care industries. (1992, December 15).
  • Applicability of Bloodborne Pathogens Standard to emergency responders, decontamination, housekeeping, and good samaritan acts. (1992, December 4).
  • Applicability of bloodborne pathogens standard to first aid providers at electric cooperatives. (1992, October 23).
  • Applicability of bloodborne pathogens standard to first aid providers at drilling operations. (1992, October 22).
  • Bloodborne pathogen standard's applicability to employees of summer camps and conference/retreat centers. (1992, October 1).
  • Bloodborne pathogens standard's relationship to employees trained in first aid around electrical lines. (1992, September 4).
• Search all available standard interpretations.