Medical and first aid - Wisconsin

Wisconsin follows the federal OSHA safety and health program requirements for this topic. Click the link below to view the federal requirements.

Medical and First Aid

Citations

Federal: 29 CFR 1910.151 and Appendix A

For information on Good Samaritan laws, please see the following Wisconsin statutes:

§895.48 (Chapter 895 - Miscellaneous General Provisions) Civil Liability Exemption, Emergency Medical Care, Hazardous Materials, and Information Concerning Paternity. Provides immunity from civil liability for those who render emergency care at the scene, barring gross negligence.

§146.50 (Chapter 146 – Miscellaneous Health Provisions) Emergency Medical Services Personnel, licensure, certification, training. Provides a definition of a semi-automatic defibrillator. Equipment needs to be maintained and tested, and that written notification to the nearest medical service provider of the AED – its type and intended use.