The American Red Cross and your business share the common goal of keeping American workers safe. That’s why the Heartland Chapter continues to provide the latest information, guidance and training resources to help you find cost effective solutions to OSHA Recommendations and Requirements.

 

Is your business prepared for. . .

·         a workplace injury?

·          Burns, Cuts

·          Broken Bones

·          Heart Attacks

·          Choking

·         a natural disaster?

·          Tornadoes

·          Blizzards

·          Hurricanes

·          Earthquakes

·         a loss of services?

·          Blackouts

·          Gas leaks

·          Telephone Outages

 

 

OSHA Recommendation

Training programs should be up to date with current first aid techniques and knowledge. Outdated training and reference materials should be replaced or removed.

 

Red Cross Solution

In March 2006, the Red Cross released a new First Aid/CPR/AED program updated with the latest science for First Aid, CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.

 

 

OSHA Recommendation

First Aid training programs should have “hands-on” skills practice through use of manikins and partner practice.

 

Red Cross Solution

Red Cross continues to utilize both partner practice and skill practice on manikins. Our new “practice-while-you watch” teaching method in the new First Aid/CPR/AED program provides even more hands-on practice and instructor guidance than before.

 

 

OSHA Recommendation

OSHA encourages skills review and practice sessions at least every six months, and recommends that staff have instructor led retraining annually for life-threatening emergencies. First Aid training for non-life threatening response should occur periodically.

 

Red Cross Solution

The Red Cross CPR/AED certification is recognized for one year because we realize how important annual recertification is in the retention of lifesaving skills.

 

 

OSHA Recommendation

A workplace First Aid program should comply with OSHA requirements related to First Aid and include First Aid supplies and First Aid equipment such as bandages.

 

Red Cross Solution

The Red Cross offers workplace First Aid kits tailored to meet OSHA requirements, available for purchase locally through the Heartland Chapter. Visit the Red Cross Store today. 

 

 

OSHA Requirement (OSHA Standard Number 29 CFR 1910.151)

a.        “Employer shall ensure the ready availability of medical personnel

for advice and consultation on matters of plant health.

b.       In the absence of an infirmary, clinic or hospital in near proximity to the workplace. . .A person(s) shall be adequately trained to render first aid. Adequate first aid supplies shall be available.”

 

Defining Near Proximity: “In an area where accidents resulting in suffocation, severe bleeding, or other life-threatening or permanently disabling injury or illness are likely, a 3 to 4 minute response time, from time of injury to time of administering fist aid, is required.” (OSHA Standards Interpretation and Compliance Letters, 1/16/2007)

 

Health and Safety Training ROI and Other Benefits

·          OSHA cites several studies that have shown a $4 to $6 return for every dollar invested in health and safety, with improvements in cost associated with absenteeism, Workers Compensation Claims and productivity.

·          Meets OSHA Standards

·          Has an emphasis on emergency preparedness

·          Offers modular programs for maximum flexibility

·          Training supports your local Red Cross Chapter and the Community