4. By the Numbers
In 2008:
• 3.7 Million Reportable Injuries
– ~ 50% with days away from work
• 5214 Workplace Fatalities
Total actual fines in the past year:
• $700,000 for First Aid Violations
• $126,000 for Bloodborne Pathogen Violations
5. Training Overview
• General First Aid Requirements
• Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs)
• Bloodborne Pathogen Regulations
• Compliance Options
6.
7. First Aid Requirements
2 Options:
1. Emergency Care in “Close Proximity”
– 3- 4 Minutes
2. Designated First Aid Responders
– Training
– Bloodborne Pathogens
9. First Aid Kits
• Easily accessible
• 10 Minimum Requirements
• Monthly Inspections
Supply and Minimum Size or Volume Quantity
Absorbent Compress, 32 sq. in. (206 sq. cm), with no side smaller than 4in. (10 cm) 1
Adhesive Bandages, 1 x 3 in. (2.5 x 7.5 cm 16
Adhesive Tape, 3/8 in. x 2.5 yd. (2.3 m total 1
Antibiotic Treatment, 0.14 fl oz (0.5 g) application 6
Antiseptic, 0.14 fl. oz. (0.5 g) application 10
Burn Treatment, 1/32 oz. (0.9 g) application 6
First Aid Guide 1
Medical Exam Gloves 2 Pair
Sterile pad, 3 x 3 in. (7.5 x 7.5 cm) 4
Triangular Bandage, 40 x 40 x 56 in. (101 x 101 x 142 cm) 1
10. Eyewash Stations
• Low Velocity Flow
– 3 Gal / Min for 15 Min
• Spray heads protected
• Hands-free stay open valve
– Actuated within 1 second
• Lukewarm water
• Within 10 Seconds of Hazard
– Unobstructed path
• Weekly Inspections
• Signage
11. MSDS Access
• Every chemical present onsite
– Including those brought onsite
– Contractors
• No barriers to access
• Readily accessible
– Within ~ 5 minutes
12. Automatic External Defibrillators
5214 workplace fatalities reported to OSHA
Up to 60% might have been saved if (AEDs) were immediately available
• Training
• Maintenance Costs
• Bloodborne Pathogen Regulations
13. “If job requires exposure to BBP”
“Employees trained in CPR and First
Aid and expected to use it”
14. BBP Requirements
• Exposure Determination
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
• Training
• Hepatitis B Vaccine
– “Collateral Duty”
• PPE
• Proper Disposal Methods
– Disinfection
• Recordkeeping
15. Training Requirements
• First aid
– Recognized training organization
– Once every 3 years
• CPR
– Recognized training organization
– Once a year
• Bloodborne Pathogens
– In-house training
– Once a year
• Voluntary Training
– Universal Precautions
16.
17. EMS Administered First Aid
• Clear Policies and Job Descriptions
• Response time for EMS should be verified
–3-4 minutes max
• Universal Precautions Training
• Most common method of Compliance
– Low OSHA priority at dealerships and body shops
18. Full Compliance
• Required for AED unless “Collateral Duty”
• Ensure trainings are up to date
• Hepatitis B Vaccine or Opt out Documentation
• Biohazard Handling
• Recordkeeping