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OSHA GUIDELINES

FIRST AID KITS AND SUPPLIES, OSHA CODE OF HAZARD COMMUNICATION 29 CFR 1910.1200 (a)(1)
FEDERAL REGULATION 29 CFR 1910.151 (b) Employers are responsible for providing training and education
Adequate first aid supplies shall be readily available to employees. (ask programs for their employees. This transmittal of information is to be
your service representative for more details) accomplished by means of comprehensive hazard communication
programs, which are to include container labeling and other forms of
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, OSHA CODE warning, safety data sheets and employee training.
OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS 29 CFR 1910.132 (a)
Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective ACCIDENT PREVENTION SIGNS, OSHA CODE OF
equipment for eyes, face, head and extremities, protective clothing, FEDERAL REGULATIONS 29 CFR 1910.145 (a) (1)
respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be pro- These specifications apply to the design, application and use of signs
vided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever or symbols intended to indicate and, insofar as possible, to define
it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemi- specific hazards of a nature such that failure to designate them may
cal hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in lead to accidental injury to workers or the public, or both, or to property
a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any damage.
part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.
OXYGEN EQUIPMENT-EMERGENCY & (OTC) OVER
EYE WASH AND EYE STATIONS OSHA CODE OF THE COUNTER USE, FDA COMPLIANCE POLICY
FEDERAL REGULATION 29 CFR 1910.151 (c) GUIDE 7124.16
Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious Oxygen equipment intended for emergency use can be marketed for
corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of OTC distribution, but must be capable of providing a minimum flow
the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate rate of 6 liters of oxygen per minute for at least 15 minutes. The
emergency use. labeling for emergency oxygen for OTC use may not contain
references to heart attacks, strokes, shock or any other medical
CONTINUE, EYE WASH AND EYE STATIONS, OSHA condition amenable to diagnosis or treatment only by a licensed practi-
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATION 29 CFR 1910.132 tioner. Oxygen units providing a flow rate of less than 6 liters per minute
However, the employer could be cited for a violation of the general duty or for a period less than 15 minutes and labeled for emergency use are
clause if the most reasonable predictable injury from such exposure is regarded as adulterated and misbranded. If the units are not labeled
serious in nature, regardless if the product is corrosive or not. The for emergency use they are prescription devices.
information on the MSDS and/or product label demonstrates that the
hazard is “recognized”. CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING, OSHA CODE OF
FEDERAL REGULATION 29 CFR 1910.151 (b)
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION, OSHA CODE OF In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity (3
FEDERAL REGULATION 29 CFR 1910.134 (a)(2) minutes) to the workplace which is used for the treatment of all injured
Respirators shall be provided by the employer when such equipment employees, a person or persons shall be adequately trained to render
is necessary to protect the health of the employee. The employer shall first aid.
provide the respirators which are applicable and suitable for the purpose
intended. BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS, OSHA CODE OF
FEDERAL REGULATION 29 CFR 1910.1030 (d)
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION, OSHA CODE OF Employers shall protect their employees from the hazards of
FEDERAL REGULATION 29 CFR 1910.133 (a) bloodborne pathogens and comply with this standard through the use
Protective eye and face equipment shall be required where there is a of universal precautions, engineering controls, work practice controls,
reasonable probability of injury that can be prevented by such equip- personal protective equipment (gloves, gowns, face shields, CPR
ment. In such cases, employers shall make conveniently available a type mask, etc...), proper housekeeping (clean up kits, etc...), and handling
of protector suitable for the work to be performed, and employees shall of regulated waste.
use such protectors. Suitable eye protectors shall be provided where
machines or operations present the hazard of flying objects, glare, THE ABOVE INFORMATION WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE OSHA BOOK “29”
liquids, injurious radiation, or a combination of these hazards. CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, ACTUAL OSHA CITATIONS, VARIOUS
OSHA PUBLICATIONS AND FROM THE FDA POLICY GUIDELINES ON “OVER
HEARING PROTECTION, OSHA CODE OF THE COUNTER EMERGENCY OXYGEN USE.” THE INFORMATION IS IN NO
FEDERAL REGULATIONS 29 CFR 1910.95 (d) (i) WAY A COMPLETE RECORD OF THE APPLICABLE
When information indicates that any employee’s exposure may equal or REGULATIONS. FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer DISTRIBUTOR OR THE APPROPRIATE STATE OR FEDERAL OSHA OFFICE.
shall develop and implement a monitoring program. The sampling
strategy shall be designed to identify employees for inclusion in the
hearing conservation program and to enable the proper selection of
hearing protectors.
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