V.

Construction (29 CFR 1926) Requirements for

Emergency Response and Preparedness

A. General Requirements for Workplaces

1. 29 CFR 1926.23 First aid and medical attention, and
1926.50 Medical services and first aid

These first aid and medical service requirements apply to construction work only. The standard
establishes requirements for first aid and medical care for job-related injuries.

Procedural, Make arrangements before a project begins to ensure that medical personnel are
Program, available for advice and consultation on occupational health matters.
and/or First aid supplies shall be easily accessible when required. Ensure that kits are
Equipment checked before being sent out to a job and at least weekly to replace used items.
Requirements Provide suitable facilities for immediate emergency use for quick drenching and
flushing of the eyes and body, if exposure to corrosive materials is possible.
Provide proper equipment to transport the injured person to a physician or
hospital or a communication system for contacting necessary ambulance service.
Post the telephone numbers of physicians, hospitals, or ambulances, where 911
service is not available.

Training In the absence of readily accessible medical services, a person who has a valid
Requirements certificate in first aid training from the U.S. Bureau of Mines, the American Red
Cross, or equivalent training that can be verified by documentary evidence must
be available at the worksite to render first aid.

Assistance Standard – 29 CFR 1926.23 First aid and medical attention.

Tools Standard – 29 CFR 1926.50 Medical services and first aid.
Interpretation Letter – December 1, 1976, Ms. Deborah A. Moser, Accessibility
of a hospital or physician in terms of distance and travel time.

2. 29 CFR 1926.24 Fire protection and prevention,

1926.150 Fire protection, and
1926.151 Fire prevention

These standards apply to construction, repair, alteration, and demolition work. The standards
require the development of a fire prevention and protection program and the availability of fire
suppression equipment.
Procedural, Develop a fire protection program to provide equipment for potential fire
Program, hazards.
and/or
Equipment Conspicuously locate firefighting equipment.
Requirements
Provide fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment based on site
conditions and site fire hazards (fire classes).

Periodically inspect and maintain firefighting equipment. Replace defective

equipment.

Where warranted by the project, provide a trained and equipped firefighting

organization (fire brigade).

Establish an alarm system to alert employees on the site and the local fire
department of an emergency. Post alarm code(s) and reporting instructions at
phones and at employee entrances.

Ensure that material storage and potential ignition sources do not create a fire
hazard.

Store materials so that exits are not impeded.

Training If a fire brigade is necessary, adequately train the fire brigade.

Requirements

Assistance Standard – 29 CFR 1926.24 Fire protection and prevention.

Tools Standard – 29 CFR 1926.150 Fire protection.
Standard – 29 CFR 1926.151 Fire prevention.

3. 29 CFR 1926.34 Means of egress

This standard provides requirements to ensure that egress is unobstructed and clearly marked.