Section 43.41. First aid

(a) Materials. The constructor, superintendent, or other person in charge of any tunnel shall keep at places and in numbers so the Department may designate, stretchers, woolen blankets, and waterproof blankets in good condition, for use in carrying out any person who may be injured on the works. On all tunnel works an adequate supply of material shall be kept readily accessible for the treatment of any one injured and shall include the following:

(1) First aid outfits consisting of extra long gauze bandages with compress served in the center, triangular bandages with methods of application attached and safety pins.

(2) Large first aid dressings for wounds, assorted bandages, tourniquet and boric acid ointment.

(3) Packages of sterilized gauze, picric acid gauze and absorbent cotton.

(4) Wooden or wire gauge splints.

(5) Scissors and forceps, aromatic spirits of ammonia, peroxide and paper cups.

(6) First aid book of instructions.

(b) Corps. On all tunnels where work is in progress a first aid corps shall be maintained. It shall consist of a foreman, shift bosses, timekeepers or other employes designated by the superintendent. The constructor or superintendent of the tunnel shall organize the first aid corps so that at least one member is on the works through each shift. The constructor or superintendent of the tunnel shall procure the services of a competent person to instruct the members of the first aid corps from time to time, but not less than once in every 3 months, in the proper handling and treatment of injured persons before the arrival of a physician.