Can we train employees to perform first aid/cpr?
OSHA does not require worksites located in close proximity to 911 services to train employees. So, unless your work location is something other than a regular office environment with special licensing or accreditation requirements related to providing first aid, it is safe to say that you do not need to have employees trained. However, it is training that can be very beneficial to the work environment and to the trained employees outside of work. Unless there are special requirements in work settings such as the institutions, labs, etc., you should consider this as a wellness activity as opposed to required safety training and balance your decision to provide this training with your other training needs.
