Q: Who is OSHA? [OSHA CPR and First Aid]
A: OSHA is part of the U.S. Department of Labor. The OSHA Act of 1970 requires that employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees.
Q: Does my company need First Aid?
A: Yes, under section 1910.151(b) of OSHA LAW all General Industry such as heating & cooling, electrical, manufacturing plants, plumbing, as well as construction industry are required to provide medical and first aid if not in proximity (more than 4 minutes away) from a hospital or clinic.
Q: Does my company need First Aid Equipment?
A: Yes, under section 1910.269(b)(3), First Aid kits shall be maintained, shall be readily available for use, and shall be inspected frequently enough to ensure that expended items are replaced but at least once per year.
Q: Does my company need CPR Training?
A: OSHA recommends that CPR training be a general program element of a first aid program.
Q: When is CPR Training Required?
A: Under 1910.269(b)(1), anyone working with equipment, installations, or repair that is associated with 50 Volts or more require CPR training.
Q: Do Online Classes Meet Requirements?
A: NO! Online training alone for First Aid and CPR do not meet the requirements. As per OSHA’s Best Practices Guide the training requires physical skills, such as bandaging and CPR with mannequins and partner practice.
Q: How much in fines can OSHA assess?
A: OSHA can assess a fine up to $7,000 per violation, and $70,000 for a repeated violation.
*Recent OSHA Fines in Missouri for Lack of Safety Compliance
DES PERES, Mo. – The U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA has cited a roofing company for safety violations…penalties of $52,800.
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. – The U.S. Department of OSHA cited a plumbing & heating company…fines of $35,000.
AURORA, Mo. – The U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA cited a milling plant…fines total $91,000.
CPR/AED and FIRST AID FOR PEDIATRICS AND ADULTS
Nevada Safety Training
OSHA Authorized 10 & 30 Trainer for Construction, General Industry and Disaster site Worker.
Phone: 775-750-7462
Email: loren@nevadasafetytraining.com
CPR REFERENCE MATERIAL FOR CLASS ATTENDEE'S ONLY
If you are registered for one of our American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED courses, you can download the materials you will need for class here. We hope you enjoy our safety first aid training courses.