Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15114 - Injuries, first aid, and first aid training
Rule 5114.
(1)
An employer shall provide first aid kits at each worksite where trees are being
cut, at each active landing, and on each employee transport vehicle. The number
of first aid kits and the content of each kit shall reflect the degree of
isolation, the number of employees, and the hazards reasonably anticipated at
the worksite.
(2) The number and
content of first aid kits may be reviewed and approved annually by a health
care provider.
(3) An employer
shall maintain the contents of each first aid kit in a serviceable
condition.
(4) An employer shall
have not less than 1 employee at a jobsite who is trained in American red cross
first aid or who has equivalent training.
(5) An employer shall assure that each
employee, including supervisors, receives or has received first aid and
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training that is in compliance with the
requirements specified in subrule (11) of this rule.
(6) An employer shall assure that each
employee receives first aid training at least once every 3 years and receives
CPR training at least annually.
(7)
An employer shall assure that each employee's first aid and CPR training or
certificate of training, or both, remain current.
(8) All training shall be conducted by a
designated person.
(9) An employer
shall assure that all training required by this rule is presented in a manner
that the employee is able to understand. An employer shall assure that all
training materials used are appropriate in content and vocabulary to the
educational level, literacy, and language skills of the employees being
trained.
(10) The contents of the
first aid kit shall be adequate for small worksites, which consist of
approximately 2 or 3 employees. When larger operations or multiple operations
are being conducted at the same location, additional first aid kits shall be
provided at the worksite or additional quantities of supplies shall be included
in the first aid kits.
A first aid kit on a logging worksite shall contain at least all of the following items:
(a)
Gauze pads that are not less than 4 inches by 4 inches.
(b) Two large gauze pads that are not less
than 8 inches by 10 inches.
(c) Box
adhesive bandages, such as Band-Aids.
(d) One package gauze roller bandage that is
not less than 2 inches wide.
(e)
Two triangular bandages.
(f) A
wound cleaning agent, such as sealed, moistened towelettes.
(g) Scissors.
(h) At least 1 blanket.
(i) Tweezers.
(j) Adhesive tape.
(k) Latex gloves.
(I) Resuscitation equipment, such as a
resuscitation bag, airway, or pocket mask.
(m) Two elastic wraps.
(n) Splint.
(o) Directions for requesting emergency
assistance.
(11) At a
minimum, for employees engaged in logging activities, first aid and CPR
training shall be conducted using conventional methods of training, such as
lecture, demonstration, practical exercise, and examination, both written and
practical. In addition, the length of training shall be sufficient to assure
that trainees understand the concepts of first aid and can demonstrate their
ability to perform the various procedures required in subrule (12) of this
rule.
(12) At a minimum, first aid
and CPR training shall consist of instruction in all of the following areas:
(a) The definition of first aid.
(b) The legal issues of applying first aid,
such as good samaritan laws.
(c)
Basic anatomy.
(d) Patient
assessment and first aid for all of the following:
(i) Respiratory arrest.
(ii) Cardiac arrest.
(iii) Hemorrhage.
(iv) Lacerations and abrasions.
(v) Amputations.
(vi) Musculoskeletal injuries.
(vii) Shock.
(viii) Eye injuries.
(ix) Burns.
(x) Loss of consciousness.
(xi) Extreme temperature exposure, such as
hypothermia or hyperthermia.
(xii)
Paralysis.
(xiii)
Poisoning.
(xiv) Loss of mental
functioning, such as psychosis and hallucinations.
(e) CPR.
(f) The application of dressings and
slings.
(g) The treatment of
strains, sprains, and fractures.
(h) The immobilization of injured
persons.
(i) The handling and
transporting of injured persons.
(j) The treatment of bites or stings or for
contact with poisonous plants or animals.
Notes
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