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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 4Ch. 1Art. 5§ 7608 Railroad First Aid Kits

§ 7608 Railroad First Aid Kits

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§ 7608 Railroad First Aid Kits

Key Takeaways

  • •Every train must have a first aid kit with instructions on how to use it.
  • •The first aid kit must have stuff approved by the Public Utilities Commission.
  • •If the first aid kit is used, the person in charge must tell the railroad company.
  • •If the railroad company or its workers don't follow these rules, they can be fined between $5 and $25 for each day they break the rules.

Example

A train is traveling through California and a passenger gets hurt.

The train must have a first aid kit with the right supplies and instructions. The train worker must use the kit to help the hurt person and then tell the railroad company that the kit was used. If the train doesn't have a kit or the worker doesn't tell the company, the railroad can be fined.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 7608 Railroad First Aid Kits

Every railroad company, or the receiver or receivers of any railroad, operating trains within this state, shall provide a first aid kit containing written instructions for the use of its contents, on each train or light engine, however propelled, for first aid to persons who may be injured in the course of the operation of the train. The contents of every first aid kit shall be prescribed or approved by the Public Utilities Commission. The employee of the railroad in charge of the train or engine, however propelled, shall report to the office designated by the company whenever any first aid kit has been opened for use. Any railroad company, or the receiver or receivers, or employee of a railroad company, who fails to comply with this section is liable to a penalty of not less than five dollars ($5) nor more than twenty-five dollars ($25), and each day’s violation shall constitute a separate offense, except that the railroad company, or receiver or receivers, shall be allowed not to exceed three days without penalty to replace any item after the use of the item has been reported by the employees in charge of the train or engine, however propelled. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1322.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 7607 Locomotive Headlight Requirements
  • § 7605 Steam Locomotive Bell Requirements
  • § 7611 Railroad First-Aid Kit Misuse
  • § 7614 Caboose Toilet Requirements
  • § 5413 Charter-Party Carrier Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 7608.
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