Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a)
Emergency medical services at all places of employment where these safety
orders are applicable shall comply with the requirements of Section
1512 of the Construction Safety
Orders and the following:
(1) At least one
basket-type stretcher, or equally appropriate type stretcher with straps, a
woolen blanket, a waterproof blanket or equivalent covering and adequate
first-aid materials shall be provided near the primary access to the
underground work area(s).
(2) At
all underground operations over one-quarter mile distance from the surface, a
stretcher equipped according to the requirements of Section
8420(a)(1) shall
be provided at a convenient location near the advancing face for the care of
injured employees.
(3) At least one
stretcher equipped according to the requirements of Section
8420(a)(1) shall
be provided for each 20 employees working on a shift, or fraction
thereof.
(4) For the purposes of
these safety orders, adequate first-aid material shall consist of those
required for 6 - 15 employees in Section
1512(c)(1) of the
Construction Safety Orders and the following:
(A) six (6) compresses of surgical pads
suitable for pressure dressings.
(B) Six (6) triangular bandages.
(C) Suitable splinting
material.
(5) First-aid
material shall be maintained in a dry, sanitary and usable condition. Where
blankets are required, they shall be kept in sealed, moisture and dust-proof
containers.
(6) First-aid kits,
boxes and containers shall be prominently marked to indicate their
purpose.
(7) Weekly inspections
shall be made of all first-aid materials to ensure that the expended items are
replaced.
(8) An effective means of
communication shall be provided for contacting emergency medical services. The
procedures to contact emergency medical service(s) shall be prominently
posted.
(9) Where a first-aid
station is provided or required, dependable communications shall be provided
between the first-aid station and the work area(s).
(b) Where emergency medical services are not
available within a 30 minute response time, the following conditions shall
prevail:
(1) A designated emergency
transportation vehicle properly equipped and maintained unless a licensed
ambulance service is available.
(2)
A responsible person on each shift shall be designated to ensure that the
transportation vehicle is dependable, fueled, properly cleaned, and equipped
with blankets, first-aid materials, oxygen, tire chains and anti-freeze where
necessary. Attention is also called to the California Vehicle Code, Regulations
and Laws relating to Ambulance Operation in California. Four-wheel drive
vehicles for transporting injured workers may be required depending on terrain,
weather and road conditions.
(3)
Where 25 or more individuals are employed on the largest shift, a fully
equipped first-aid station shall be maintained with the supplies recommended by
a consulting physician.
(4) A
qualified medical attendant approved by the licensed physician shall be
available and responsible for first-aid care at all times when work is in
progress. He/she shall be under the direction of a responsible licensed
physician.
NOTE: Qualified shall mean a person holding a current
certificate in first aid issued by the American Red Cross or the Mine Safety
and Health Administration (MSHA).
(5) In addition to the required emergency
transportation vehicle, approved emergency medical helicopter service shall be
prearranged for remote areas of difficult access.
(c) In the event of a fatality, the Division
shall be notified and no work, other than rescue and essential maintenance
work, is to be resumed in that area until an investigation is completed by the
Division.
1.
Amendment of section and new NOTE filed 3-5-96; operative 4-4-96 (Register 96,
No. 10).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
142.3 and
7997, Labor
Code. Reference: Sections
142.3 and
7997, Labor
Code.
