Workplace CPR and OSHA Compliance
OSHA's 1910.151 standard requires trained first-aid responders when professional medical help is not in 'near proximity.' Workplace CPR + First Aid + AED training is the standard solution. Caring People Rescue offers in-person and blended CPR courses if you're ready to certify.
- OSHA 1910.151 sets the federal baseline
- 'Near proximity' often means a 3–4 minute response time
- AED placement is encouraged, sometimes required by state law
- Documented training records are essential at audit time
Who needs to be trained
Enough responders should be trained that one is always on-site during operations. For multi-shift facilities, that often means 1 in 10 employees.
Choosing a provider
On-site group training from AHA, Red Cross, or HSI providers is typically the most cost-effective option. Per-person costs drop sharply above 8 students.
Prefer learning hands-on? Caring People Rescue runs in-person and blended workplace cpr and osha compliance classes with certified instructors — visit www.caringpeoplerescue.com to reserve a seat.
Beyond the minimum
Tourniquets, bleeding control kits (Stop the Bleed), and Narcan training pair well with CPR for higher-risk worksites.
Frequently asked questions
- Does OSHA require CPR specifically?
- OSHA requires trained first-aid responders. CPR is part of every recognized first-aid program.
- How many employees need certification?
- Enough to ensure coverage on every shift. Many companies aim for 10–20% of staff.
- Are AEDs legally required?
- Federally no, but many states require them in schools, gyms, and large public buildings.