(225 ILCS 710/21) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4228)
Sec. 21.
It shall be the duty of any operator, superintendent, mine
foreman or any one in charge of any mine to keep at such places about
the mine as may be designated by the inspector, a stretcher, a woolen
blanket and a waterproof blanket in good condition for use in carrying
any person who may be injured at the time. When more than 100 persons
are employed two stretchers, two woolen blankets and two waterproof
blankets shall be kept. At all mines an adequate supply of materials
shall be kept readily accessible for the treatment of any one injured
and shall include at least two all-purpose gas masks; sufficient
waterproof unit type first-aid kits equipped with units consisting of
extra long gauze bandages with compresses sewed in their centers;
triangular bandages with methods of application printed thereon and one
card of instructions; large first-aid dressings for wounds; packages of
sterilized gauze; assorted bandages; United States Army tourniquet;
materials for burn treatment approved by the Department of Natural
Resources; wooden or wire gauze splints; packages of
absorbent cotton;
shears; tweezers; aromatic spirits of ammonia; paper cups; first aid
book of instructions; soap; basins, towels. In all mines a first-aid
corps shall be organized, consisting of a foreman, shift bosses, and any
other employees who may be designated by the superintendent. It shall be
the duty of the operator or superintendent of the mine to cause the
organization of such employees into a first-aid corps and to procure the
service of a competent person to instruct the members of such first-aid
corps from time to time, but not less than once in each three months, in
the proper handling and treatment of persons before the arrival of a
physician.
(Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
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