Seyfarth Synopsis: The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board has approved significant revisions to California’s workplace first aid requirements for both construction and general industry. For general industry employers, the most notable change is the elimination of the longstanding requirement that first aid kit contents be approved by a consulting physician. Instead, employers may now comply by providing a…

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By Mark A. Lies II, Kerry M. Mohan, and Ilana R. Morady

Unfortunately, accidents happen at work. No matter how thorough an employer’s training program may be and how much personal protective equipment an employer requires, employees still get injured.

Because injuries happen at work, OSHA requires employers to make first aid and medical services available to their employees.
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