Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-810.4

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024

Rule 761-810.4 - First aid and medical treatment for railroad employees

(1) Railroad employees who are injured in the course of employment shall have reasonable and adequate access to first aid or medical treatment. A railroad or railroad employee shall not:

a. Deny, delay or interfere with first aid or medical treatment for any railroad employee who is injured in the course of employment.

b. Discipline or threaten to discipline any railroad employee for requesting first aid or medical treatment when the employee is injured in the course of employment.

(2) All railroads operating in the state must make reasonable efforts to have emergency first-aid kits available at locations where railroad employees perform their employment duties.

(3) Nothing in this rule shall be construed to require a railroad or railroad employee to perform first aid or medical care.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 327F.38.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-810.4