First Aid Regulations

OAKLAND - Questions often arise with respect to first aid regulations in the General Industry Safety Orders and the Construction Safety Orders. General Industry 3400(b) states that aid must be in near proximity to the workplace. Cal-OSHA interprets near proximity to mean access to first aid and CPR within four minutes. What constitutes adequate training? What Cal-OSHA requires is proof of American Red Cross or equivalent training. Another frequent question is how many people at each worksite must be