1926.951(b)(1): Two Trained Persons for Field Work
For field work involving two or more employees at a work location, at least two first-aid trained persons must be available.
Key takeaways
- 1926.951(b)(1) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart V).
- OSHA cited it 4 times in the last 3 years, in 4 inspections, with $19,764 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Related part: 1926.951(b) First-aid training (4 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.951(b)(1) ("Field work") is one requirement inside 1926.951 Medical services and first aid, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart V). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(1) Field work. For field work involving two or more employees at a work location, at least two trained persons shall be available. 4 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.951.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1926.951(b)(1).
At 11:30 a.m. on August 9, 2024, Employee #1 was working at a residential site and reached inside a handhole to perform tasks. The employee made contact with an exposed wire and was electrocuted by a live 208V electrical line. Emergency services were called, but…
Where and how often it was cited
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Frequently asked questions
How many first-aid trained persons are required for field work?
At least two, when two or more employees are at a work location.
Does this apply to all field work?
It applies to field work covered by 1926.951(b), involving exposed lines or equipment energized at 50 volts or more.
What training must these persons have?
First-aid training, in addition to the medical services and first aid requirements of 1926.50.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.951 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.