La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § I-3129

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section I-3129 - First Aid

A. First Aid Supplies and Treatment

1. Every lead instructor conducting a department motorcycle operator training course shall have a fully charged fire extinguisher and a first aid kit available on the training site at all times during a course.

2. The first aid kit shall contain supplies necessary to treat minor injuries, to help prevent loss of blood, and to provide some comfort. At a minimum, it should contain the following supplies:

a. sufficient gauze wrappings to make up a compression bandage;

b. several dressings;

c. several different sized band-aids;

d. roll of medical tape;

e. information on the treatment of minor wounds and injuries.

3. Instructors may supplement the above with aspirin, burn ointment, medical gloves, etc. Instructors shall not administer prescription medication to any student for whom it was not prescribed by a physician.

4. In the event of an injury resulting from the conduct of a motorcycle operator training course, the course instructor(s) shall act with prudence and dispatch in dealing with the immediate medical needs of the injured party. Such action may include, but is not limited to, the administering of first aid to the best of the instructor's ability and the requesting of emergency medical service (EMS).

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § I-3129

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, LR 36:543 (March 2010).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.32:402.3.