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. (l) 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.