How does First Aid, CPR or AED training fit into OSHAs stringent requirements?
Under Senate Bill 198, OSHA mandates that companies have a written safety policy. To maintain compliance employers are required to have quarterly safety meetings. A First Aid, CPR or AED course meets the quarterly training requirement. OSHA rarely conducts on the spot inspections. However, once there is an injury in the workplace the OSHA investigators will be on your premises to investigate your safety records. The investigative process begins the minute rescue personnel arrive at your site. Rescue and hospital personnel are required to report ALL industrial accidents to OSHA. Many companies have incurred large fines from OSHA for safety violations. The employees attorney may use these fines as evidence in a civil court to further a case against the company.
