Standard Interpretations

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards, and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. Each letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information.

1910.151 - Clarification of "in near proximity" and OSHA's discretion in enforcing first aid requirements in particular cases. - 03/23/2007
1910.151 - Clarification of 1910.151 (Medical Services and First Aid). - 04/18/2002
1910.151 - Clarification of OSHA training requirements for basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). - 08/02/2012
1910.151 - Clarification of training requirements under 1910.151, (Medical Services and First Aid). - 07/24/1995
1910.151 - Clarification on first aid requirements for hazardous waste sites. - 04/20/1993
1910.151 - Clarification on providing first aid training and maintenance of medical records under OSHA's BBP standard. - 02/05/2007
1910.151 - CPR/first aid training and "working alone" provisions of 1910.269 - 02/22/1999
1910.151 - Cyanide Antidotes - 03/31/2020
1910.151 - Employees who become ill or injured on the job. - 12/12/1991
1910.151 - Enforcement Guidance Under OSHA's Recordkeeping Regulation When First Aid, Active Release Techniques (ART), and Exercise/Stretching Are Used to Treat Musculoskeletal Injuries and Illnesses - 05/02/2024
1910.151 - First Aid Training. - 01/27/1976
1910.151 - Frequency of refresher training for first aid and CPR - 02/23/2023
1910.151 - Guidelines for First Aid Training Programs. - 03/04/1991
1910.151 - Interpretation of the First Aid standard. - 12/11/1996
1910.151 - Medical services and first aid. - 10/05/1992
1910.151 - OSHA does not certify first aid training programs, instructors or trainees. - 03/25/1994
1910.151 - OSHA first aid standard. - 03/18/1996
1910.151 - OSHA guidelines for First Aid training recommend CPR training as an element. - 04/15/1999
1910.151 - OSHA requirements for providing training for first aid, CPR, and BBP for prompt treatment of injured employees at various workplaces. - 01/16/2007
1910.151 - OSHA's position regarding compensating time spent taking employer-sponsored medical exams. - 02/24/1993
1910.151 - OSHA's requirement to provide first aid supplies specific to the needs of the workplace. - 02/02/2007
1910.151 - Requirement to provide accessible quick drenching and flushing facilities where there is exposure to corrosive materials. - 02/27/2007
1910.151 - Requirements for emergency eyewash stations in retail autoparts stores - 08/11/1994
1910.151 - Requirements for eyewash and shower facilities. - 06/01/2009
1910.151 - Standard for medical services and first aid - 07/02/1991
1910.151 - Standard requirements for eyewash and shower equipment, personnel and other protective equipment and air circulation fans, used in an automotive battery charging area - 03/31/1994
1910.151 - Successful completion of a first aid course demonstrated by means other than a written knowledge test. - 09/02/1992
1910.151 - The review of first aid training programs. - 01/06/1995
1910.151 - Training material for first aid and CPR training. - 08/04/1994
1910.151(a) - Cyanide Antidotes - 03/31/2020
1910.151(a) - First aid for bleeding control - 06/19/2019
1910.151(a) - Medical services and first aid. - 10/05/1992
1910.151(b) - Automated External Defibrillator training is not specifically required by the Permit-Required Confined Space standard; AEDs are not required first aid supplies. - 06/17/2004
1910.151(b) - Clarification of "in near proximity" and OSHA's discretion in enforcing first aid requirements in particular cases. - 03/23/2007
1910.151(b) - Clarification of 1910.151 (Medical Services and First Aid). - 04/18/2002
1910.151(b) - Clarification of first aid training for pharmacists. - 12/24/1975
1910.151(b) - Clarification on first aid requirements for hazardous waste sites. - 04/20/1993
1910.151(b) - Clarification on providing first aid training and maintenance of medical records under OSHA's BBP standard. - 02/05/2007
1910.151(b) - CPR training is a required element in some OSHA general industry standards. - 11/01/2005
1910.151(b) - CPR/first aid training and "working alone" provisions of 1910.269 - 02/22/1999
1910.151(b) - First aid for bleeding control - 06/19/2019
1910.151(b) - First Aid Training. - 01/27/1976
1910.151(b) - Frequency of refresher training for first aid and CPR - 02/23/2023
1910.151(b) - Interpretation of the First Aid standard. - 12/11/1996
1910.151(b) - Locked first aid cabinets in the workplace. - 01/23/2007
1910.151(b) - OSHA first aid standard. - 03/18/1996
1910.151(b) - OSHA guidelines for First Aid training recommend CPR training as an element. - 04/15/1999
1910.151(b) - OSHA requirements for providing training for first aid, CPR, and BBP for prompt treatment of injured employees at various workplaces. - 01/16/2007
1910.151(b) - OSHA's requirement to provide first aid supplies specific to the needs of the workplace. - 02/02/2007
1910.151(b) - Training and designation of first aid providers in general industry and construction. - 05/25/2004
1910.151(c) - Additional clarification of using ANSI Z358.1 as guidance to comply with 1910.151(c). - 11/01/2002
1910.151(c) - ANSI Z358.1 guidance for complying with 1910.151(c) citation policy for eyewashes and showers. - 04/18/2002
1910.151(c) - Clarification of PIT requirements covering: fall protection and safety platforms, seatbelts, LP-gas storage, smoking, and eye wash stations - 03/08/2002
1910.151(c) - Controlling Employee Exposure To Caustic Battery Acid In Battery Charging Areas - 03/04/2013
1910.151(c) - CPR/first aid training and "working alone" provisions of 1910.269 - 02/22/1999
1910.151(c) - Emergency eyewash requirements for eye hazards caused by bloodborne pathogens - 11/06/2020
1910.151(c) - Eyewash equipment is not an acceptable substitute for protective eyewear. - 08/06/1982
1910.151(c) - First Aid. - 07/10/1989
1910.151(c) - IIAR Eye Wash and Shower LOI (Smith Letter) - 12/16/2015
1910.151(c) - Lack of public awareness of the limitations of eyewashes; review of new product, The Eye Irrigator(TM). - 04/18/1997
1910.151(c) - Requirement to provide accessible quick drenching and flushing facilities where there is exposure to corrosive materials. - 02/27/2007
1910.151(c) - Requirements for eyewash and shower facilities. - 06/01/2009
1910.151(c) - Requirements for providing eyewashes/showers near spray finishing operations. - 05/05/2004
1910.151(c) - Using ANSI Z358.1 as guidance to comply with 1910.151(c) - 03/28/2002

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