Medical and first aid - California

California’s requirements for medical and first aid are equivalent to the federal requirements; however, the state adds further requirements. Click the link below to view the federal requirements.

Medical and First Aid

Citations

California: Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 7, 3400 Medical services and first aid

Federal: 29 CFR 1910.151 Medical services and first aid and Appendix A

For information on Good Samaritan laws, see the following:

• California Health and safety Code 1317 Emergency services
• California Health and safety Code 1797.190 et seq Requirements for AED owners; penalties for violators
• California Civil Code 1714.2 Training; and AED immunity

Provides immunity for rescuers, acquirers and enablers of AEDs. Encourages/requires CPR & AED training to AHA or ARC standards.

A summary of the additional requirements includes the following:

• First-aid training must be equal to that of the American Red Cross or the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
• First-aid materials must be approved by the consulting physician.
• First-aid materials must be readily available to all employees on every job.
• First-aid materials must be kept in a sanitary and usable condition.
• The first-aid materials must be inspected frequently and replenished as necessary.
• Stretchers and blankets may be required if ambulance service is more than 30 minutes away.
• Provisions must be made for prompt medical treatment in the event of serious injury or illness. This must be accomplished by a communication system for contacting a doctor or emergency medical service, readily accessible and available on-site treatment facility, and/or proper equipment for prompt medical transport.

There are also specific first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for workers performing tree work maintenance or removal. These can be found at 3421. General.