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Safety & OSHA

First Aid

In Plain English

Basic emergency medical care given immediately to an injured worker on the job site.

Definition

First aid in construction refers to the immediate, temporary care given to an injured or ill worker before professional medical treatment is available. OSHA requires that at least one person trained in first aid be present at a construction site when a hospital or clinic is not in reasonable proximity. First aid supplies, AED availability, and emergency response procedures must be documented in the site safety plan.

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