First Aid Program
First aid supplies, trained responder requirements, emergency medical procedures.
What this document is
This document is a written first aid program that meets OSHA requirements for workplace medical response. It outlines the supplies, personnel, and procedures your company must have ready when someone gets hurt on a job site.
The regulation that requires it
29 CFR 1910.151 and 29 CFR 1926.50 require employers to provide adequate first aid supplies and trained personnel when medical assistance is not available within a few minutes. The rule states that "the employer shall ensure the availability of medical personnel for advice and consultation on matters of occupational health" and that first aid kits must be easily accessible. In California the parallel requirements appear in Title 8 CCR Section 1512. These standards apply to both general industry and construction activities.
Who needs it
Every U.S. employer covered by OSHA must maintain some level of first aid capability, but the written program is especially important for contractors who work on sites where emergency medical services can take more than a few minutes to arrive. Construction trades, general contractors, subcontractors, and site supervisors in California need this document to satisfy both federal and Cal/OSHA expectations. Employers with 10 or more workers on a job site face closer scrutiny during inspections.
What happens without it
OSHA and Cal/OSHA cite employers for serious violations when first aid provisions are missing or inadequate. Current federal penalty ranges for serious violations run from about $15,000 to $16,000 per violation, while willful or repeat violations can reach $150,000 or more. Inspectors routinely check first aid kits and training records during construction site visits. Multi-employer work sites can result in citations to both the controlling contractor and the subcontractor who failed to provide the required program.
What's included in the generated document
- Purpose and scope statement
- First aid kit location and inventory checklist
- Minimum training and responder requirements
- Emergency notification and response procedures
- Annual review and update log
How to implement it at your company
- Talk to Guy first. Describe your operation, trade, and location — Guy draws from 300,000+ verified OSHA and state regulatory citations to build a compliance plan specific to your company. Your answers shape every section of the document you receive. Takes about 10 minutes.
- Download the PDF and replace the highlighted placeholder text with your company name, site locations, and contact numbers.
- Walk the job site with your supervisor to confirm first aid kit locations and stock levels match the checklist.
- Schedule and document first aid and CPR training for the required number of employees.
- Distribute the completed program to field supervisors and keep a copy in the job site safety binder.
- Review the program once per year or after any serious injury to update contact information and procedures.