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First Aid: Construction Sites

36 minutesEN / ES / MLCCSafety Training29 CFR 1926.50
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First Aid: Construction Sites is a 36-minute online course that covers emergency response procedures for injuries and illnesses common to construction work as required by OSHA under 29 CFR 1926.50. It is designed for construction workers, site supervisors, and designated first aid responders and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.

Course Overview

Construction consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 1,075 construction worker fatalities in 2023 - accounting for 20% of all workplace deaths - and the industry's Fatal Four hazards (falls, struck-by, electrocution, and caught-in/between) are responsible for more than 60% of those fatalities. OSHA's 29 CFR 1926.50 requires employers to provide first aid supplies and ensure that someone trained in first aid is available at every construction site where an infirmary, clinic, or hospital is not reasonably accessible. When a traumatic injury occurs on a jobsite, the first minutes of response determine whether the outcome is recovery, disability, or death.

This course prepares your employees to respond effectively to the injuries and emergencies most likely to occur on construction sites. Your team will learn treatment techniques for burns, abrasions, musculoskeletal injuries, eye and head trauma, bites and stings, breathing emergencies, choking, cardiac events, electrocution, heat stress, cold stress, and shock. The training also covers how to assess an unconscious victim, the risks responders face when administering first aid on an active jobsite, and the importance of knowing where first aid supplies and equipment are located before an emergency occurs.

What You'll Learn

  • OSHA first aid requirements for construction under 29 CFR 1926.50
  • Treatment of burns, abrasions, blisters, and open wounds common to construction work
  • Response to musculoskeletal injuries - sprains, strains, fractures, and back injuries
  • Eye, mouth, and head injury assessment and initial treatment
  • Insect bites, stings, and exposure-related emergencies
  • Breathing emergencies, choking response, and basic cardiac event recognition
  • Electrocution response, heat stress and cold stress management, and shock treatment
  • Assessing an unconscious victim and managing risks to the first aid responder

Who Needs This Training

  • Construction workers on jobsites where an infirmary or hospital is not reasonably accessible
  • Designated first aid responders on construction crews
  • Site supervisors and foremen who may be the first to respond to a jobsite injury
  • Safety managers establishing first aid response programs for construction operations
  • Subcontractor crews who need site-specific emergency response awareness
  • New hires entering construction who need baseline first aid knowledge

Regulatory Background

OSHA's 29 CFR 1926.50 requires that first aid supplies approved by a consulting physician be available at every construction site, and that a person trained in first aid be present when an infirmary, clinic, or hospital is not reasonably accessible. The standard also requires provisions for prompt medical attention in case of serious injury, including telephone access to emergency services and pre-planned transportation routes. Construction accounted for 1,075 of the 5,283 total workplace fatalities in 2023 according to the BLS, and the industry's Fatal Four hazards - falls, struck-by, electrocution, and caught-in/between - account for over 60% of construction deaths. While first aid training does not appear on OSHA's Top 10 Most Cited list, failure to comply with 29 CFR 1926.50 can result in serious citations up to $16,550 per violation. Many state OSHA programs impose additional first aid and emergency planning requirements beyond the federal standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

OSHA does not require every construction worker to be trained in first aid. Under 29 CFR 1926.50(c), the requirement is that a person trained in first aid must be available at the worksite when an infirmary, clinic, or hospital is not reasonably accessible. However, many employers choose to train a larger portion of their workforce because construction sites present a high risk of traumatic injury and rapid response can be critical to survival.
No. This online course provides awareness-level training on first aid concepts and construction-specific injury response. It does not replace hands-on first aid or CPR certification from organizations like the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Employers who need certified first aid responders on their jobsites should ensure designated personnel complete a hands-on certification program in addition to this awareness training.
Under 29 CFR 1926.50(d)(1), first aid supplies must be approved by a consulting physician and readily available at the worksite. While OSHA does not publish a mandatory supply list for construction, the agency references ANSI Z308.1 as a minimum baseline for first aid kit contents. The consulting physician should tailor the kit to the specific hazards present - for example, burn treatment supplies on sites with hot work, eye wash on sites with chemical exposure, and tourniquets on sites where amputation hazards exist.
The most common construction injuries requiring first aid include lacerations and puncture wounds from tools and materials, musculoskeletal injuries from lifting and repetitive motion, eye injuries from debris and chemical splash, burns from hot work and electrical sources, and heat-related illness from outdoor work in high temperatures. OSHA's Fatal Four - falls, struck-by, electrocution, and caught-in/between - represent the most severe incidents and require rapid emergency response and activation of EMS.
Under 29 CFR 1926.50, employers must ensure telephone access to emergency medical services, maintain adequate first aid supplies, and have a trained first aid provider on site when medical facilities are not reasonably accessible. Additionally, 29 CFR 1926.50(f) requires employers to post emergency telephone numbers and 29 CFR 1926.50(g) requires informing employees of the procedures to follow if an injury or illness occurs. Best practice includes a written emergency action plan with evacuation routes, hospital locations, and designated first aid responders identified by name.

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Employers building a complete jobsite safety program often pair this course with Safety Bob's Comprehensive Construction Safety Orientation for new hire onboarding and with Fall Protection and Prevention: Jobsite Safety, since falls are the leading cause of construction fatalities and the most likely trigger for first aid or emergency response on the jobsite.

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25 - 49$21.55
50 - 99$17.50
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This course is available in English, Spanish, and Multi-Language CC at no additional charge.

Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.

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