CPR, AED and first aid training can be an important part of workplace emergency preparedness. The exact legal requirement depends on the industry, hazards, worksite conditions, and how quickly professional medical care can reach employees.
Does OSHA require first-aid-trained employees?
OSHA’s general-industry standard requires adequately trained first-aid personnel when an infirmary, clinic, or hospital is not in near proximity to the workplace. Other OSHA standards contain additional first-aid or CPR requirements for particular industries and hazards.
Why does CPR and AED training matter?
CPR teaches responders how to support circulation and breathing during cardiac emergencies. AED training teaches how to use an automated external defibrillator when appropriate. Combining CPR, AED and first aid skills can help workplaces prepare employees to respond during the critical period before emergency medical services arrive.
Who should take a CPR/AED course?
Training may be useful or required for security staff, construction personnel, supervisors, healthcare-support roles, childcare workers, fitness staff, and employees assigned emergency-response responsibilities. Employers should identify the requirements that apply to their specific workplace.
Tribune CPR, AED and First Aid training
See Tribune’s First Aid, CPR and AED training page for current delivery format, course details and registration information.
Is a short awareness course the same as CPR certification?
Choose training according to the credential your employer requires. Tribune also has a 1-Hour First Aid and CPR learning event. A short awareness course should not be assumed to provide the same credential, hands-on scope or completion requirements as a full First Aid, CPR and AED certification course. Confirm the issued credential and course scope before enrolling.
Compare the short course with the First Aid, CPR and AED training options, or call (718) 790-2664 with the exact training requirement you received.
Official references
Review OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151 and OSHA’s Medical and First Aid overview. Course-specific certification requirements should also be verified with the credentialing organization or employer.
Workplace first-aid requirements vary by industry and hazard. Employers should evaluate the rules that apply to their own operations.