{"id":2799,"date":"2026-11-05T06:11:01","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T06:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/?p=2799"},"modified":"2026-11-05T06:11:01","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T06:11:01","slug":"osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"OSHA First Aid and CPR Requirements for the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\/#What_OSHAs_first_aid_standard_says\" >What OSHA&#8217;s first aid standard says<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\/#What_%E2%80%9Cnear_proximity%E2%80%9D_means\" >What &#8220;near proximity&#8221; means<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\/#Does_OSHA_require_CPR_specifically\" >Does OSHA require CPR specifically?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\/#Who_decides_what_training_counts\" >Who decides what training counts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\/#Bloodborne_pathogens_a_separate_OSHA_standard\" >Bloodborne pathogens: a separate OSHA standard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\/#Building_a_simple_workplace_first_aid_program\" >Building a simple workplace first aid program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\/#Which_SimpleCPR_course_fits_your_workplace\" >Which SimpleCPR course fits your workplace?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\/#Get_your_responders_trained\" >Get your responders trained<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>If you manage a workplace, you have probably wondered whether OSHA requires you to have employees trained in first aid and CPR. The short answer: in many workplaces, yes, someone must be trained in first aid, depending on how far you are from medical help and what hazards your employees face. CPR is not spelled out as a universal requirement, but it is part of most first aid programs and is specifically expected in some high-risk situations.<\/p>\n<p>This guide explains what the OSHA rules actually say, how OSHA has interpreted them, and how to choose training for your team. It is general information, not legal advice. Your employer, safety officer, or state plan has the final word on what your site needs.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"scpr-cta\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Workplace first aid and CPR training\" style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;padding:1rem 1.25rem;margin:1.5rem 0;background:#f8fafc;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 0.6rem;\"><strong>Need trained responders?<\/strong> SimpleCPR courses are based on OSHA guidelines, 100% online, and most take 60 minutes or less. Adult CPR\/AED is $19.95; Adult CPR\/AED &amp; First Aid is $34.95. Groups of 5+ save $5 per course.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/adult-cpr-first-aid?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#c8102e;color:#ffffff;padding:0.55rem 1rem;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;margin:0.3rem 0.5rem 0.3rem 0;\">Start Adult CPR &amp; First Aid, $34.95<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/adult-cpr-aed?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#c8102e;color:#ffffff;padding:0.55rem 1rem;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;margin:0.3rem 0.5rem 0.3rem 0;\">Start Adult CPR\/AED, $19.95<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/welcome-our-groups-page?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#c8102e;color:#ffffff;padding:0.55rem 1rem;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;margin:0.3rem 0.5rem 0.3rem 0;\">See Group Rates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_OSHAs_first_aid_standard_says\"><\/span>What OSHA&#8217;s first aid standard says<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The core general industry rule is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/laws-regs\/regulations\/standardnumber\/1910\/1910.151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">29 CFR 1910.151, Medical services and first aid<\/a>. Paragraph (b) reads:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace which is used for the treatment of all injured employees, a person or persons shall be adequately trained to render first aid. Adequate first aid supplies shall be readily available.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Paragraph (c) adds that where employees may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body must be provided.<\/p>\n<p>OSHA&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/medical-first-aid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medical and First Aid<\/a> page summarizes the expectation this way: employers must provide medical and first aid personnel and supplies commensurate with the hazards of the workplace. In other words, the more dangerous the work, the more preparation is expected.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_%E2%80%9Cnear_proximity%E2%80%9D_means\"><\/span>What &#8220;near proximity&#8221; means<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The key phrase is &#8220;near proximity.&#8221; In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/laws-regs\/standardinterpretations\/2007-03-23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2007 letter of interpretation<\/a>, OSHA explained how it reads that phrase:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In workplaces where serious accidents such as falls, suffocation, electrocution, or amputation are possible, emergency medical care should be available within no more than <strong>3 to 4 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In workplaces like offices, where those life-threatening injuries are unlikely, a longer response time of up to <strong>15 minutes<\/strong> may be reasonable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So if your site is not within that window of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital that treats your injured employees, or if you cannot count on emergency services arriving in time, you need trained first aid responders on site. For many workplaces, especially those in rural areas, with long response times, or with serious hazards, that means trained staff on every shift.<\/p>\n<p>The same letter notes that the construction industry standard, 29 CFR 1926.50(c), contains a similar requirement, and that certain industries have their own mandatory first aid training rules, including logging (29 CFR 1910.266(i)(7)) and electric power generation, transmission, and distribution (29 CFR 1910.269(b)).<\/p>\n<p>OSHA also points out that interpretation letters explain existing requirements but cannot create additional employer obligations. The standard itself sets the rule; the letters show how OSHA applies it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_OSHA_require_CPR_specifically\"><\/span>Does OSHA require CPR specifically?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The general industry first aid standard says &#8220;adequately trained to render first aid.&#8221; It does not list CPR by name for every workplace. In practice, though:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cardiac arrest is exactly the kind of emergency where the 3-to-4-minute window matters. Brain damage can begin within minutes without oxygen, and a trained coworker with an AED is often the only person close enough to help in time.<\/li>\n<li>Most workplace first aid programs include CPR and AED use as a core skill.<\/li>\n<li>Some industry-specific standards, like those cited above for logging and electric power work, carry their own first aid training requirements, and employers in those fields should read their standard closely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The practical answer for most employers: if you need trained first aid responders, train them in CPR\/AED as well. A combined CPR &amp; First Aid course covers both on one card.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_decides_what_training_counts\"><\/span>Who decides what training counts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the part many training providers gloss over, so here it is plainly: <strong>the employer decides<\/strong> whether a training program meets its needs, based on its hazards, its distance from medical care, its industry standard, and any state plan rules. OSHA&#8217;s standards describe what employees must be able to do; they do not name a single required course.<\/p>\n<p>Some employers, insurers, and industries require an in-person, hands-on skills component, especially for responders in high-hazard settings. Others accept online training. Before you buy for a team, confirm with your safety manager or the people responsible for your safety program. For more on how employers evaluate online cards, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/is-online-cpr-certification-accepted-by-employers\/\">Is Online CPR Certification Accepted by Employers?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bloodborne_pathogens_a_separate_OSHA_standard\"><\/span>Bloodborne pathogens: a separate OSHA standard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your designated first aid responders could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/laws-regs\/regulations\/standardnumber\/1910\/1910.1030\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloodborne Pathogens standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030<\/a>, also applies. Among other things, it requires employers to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a written Exposure Control Plan (1910.1030(c)(1))<\/li>\n<li>Offer the hepatitis B vaccine at no cost to employees with occupational exposure (1910.1030(f))<\/li>\n<li>Train each employee with occupational exposure at no cost and during working hours, at initial assignment and at least annually after that (1910.1030(g)(2)(i)\u2013(ii))<\/li>\n<li>Keep training records for 3 years (1910.1030(h)(2))<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An online course like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/bloodborne-pathogens-infection-control?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\">Bloodborne Pathogens \/ Infection Control<\/a> covers the general knowledge portion. The standard also calls for site-specific elements, such as an explanation of your own exposure control plan and an opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person conducting the training, so employers should add those pieces themselves. Related reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/ppe-for-bloodborne-pathogens-the-complete-osha-compliant-guide\/\">PPE for bloodborne pathogens<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/which-bloodborne-pathogens-have-vaccines-hbv-opim-and-workplace-risk-guide\/\">which bloodborne pathogens have vaccines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"scpr-cta\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Train your first aid responders\" style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;padding:1rem 1.25rem;margin:1.5rem 0;background:#f8fafc;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 0.6rem;\"><strong>Based on OSHA guidelines and nationally accepted.<\/strong> Print cards immediately, unlimited exam retakes, and a group dashboard to track completions and expiration dates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/adult-cpr-first-aid?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#c8102e;color:#ffffff;padding:0.55rem 1rem;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;margin:0.3rem 0.5rem 0.3rem 0;\">Start Adult CPR &amp; First Aid, $34.95<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/standard-first-aid?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#c8102e;color:#ffffff;padding:0.55rem 1rem;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;margin:0.3rem 0.5rem 0.3rem 0;\">Start Standard First Aid, $19.95<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/bloodborne-pathogens-infection-control?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#c8102e;color:#ffffff;padding:0.55rem 1rem;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;margin:0.3rem 0.5rem 0.3rem 0;\">Start Bloodborne Pathogens, $19.95<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0.6rem 0 0;font-size:0.95em;\">Training a team? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/welcome-our-groups-page?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\">Groups of 5 or more save $5 per course<\/a>, or call 1-801-477-4352 (Monday\u2013Friday, 9 AM\u20136 PM Mountain Time).<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Building_a_simple_workplace_first_aid_program\"><\/span>Building a simple workplace first aid program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>OSHA&#8217;s Best Practices Guide to fundamentals of a workplace first aid program (OSHA Publication 3317) is a good reference. The basics most employers cover:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Assess your hazards and response times.<\/strong> Know how long it takes emergency services or a clinic to reach every part of your site, on every shift.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Designate responders.<\/strong> Choose enough trained people that someone is always available, including nights, weekends, and remote crews.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Train them.<\/strong> First aid, CPR, and AED use for responders; bloodborne pathogens training where exposure is possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stock supplies.<\/strong> First aid kits matched to your hazards, plus AEDs where practical and eyewash or drench stations where corrosives are used.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep records and renew.<\/strong> CPR and first aid cards are typically valid for two years; BBP training is annual. Track expirations so responders do not lapse.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_SimpleCPR_course_fits_your_workplace\"><\/span>Which SimpleCPR course fits your workplace?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;\">Need<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;\">Course<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;\">Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Designated first aid + CPR responders<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/adult-cpr-first-aid?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\">Adult CPR\/AED &amp; First Aid<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$34.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CPR and AED only<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/adult-cpr-aed?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\">Adult CPR\/AED<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$19.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Workplaces with children present<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/adult-child-infant-cpr-first-aid?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\">Adult-Child-Infant CPR\/AED &amp; First Aid<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$34.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>First aid only<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/standard-first-aid?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\">Standard First Aid<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$19.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exposure to blood or body fluids<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/bloodborne-pathogens-infection-control?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\">Bloodborne Pathogens \/ Infection Control<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$19.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clinical or healthcare staff<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/healthcare-provider-bls-professional-cpr?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\">BLS \/ Healthcare Provider CPR<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$19.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>All courses are 100% online and self-paced, based on AHA (American Health Association) and OSHA guidelines, and nationally accepted. Most take 60 minutes or less (CPR &amp; First Aid combos typically 60\u201390 minutes), and you print your card immediately. SimpleCPR has certified over 1 million people since 2004. Training five or more people? See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/group-cpr-training-for-staff\/\">group CPR training for staff<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Does OSHA require CPR training in every workplace?<\/h3>\n<p>No single OSHA rule requires CPR training in every workplace. The general industry standard requires trained first aid responders when an infirmary, clinic, or hospital is not in near proximity, and some industry standards have their own first aid training rules. Most first aid programs include CPR.<\/p>\n<h3>How many employees need first aid training?<\/h3>\n<p>The standard says &#8220;a person or persons.&#8221; Enough people should be trained that someone is available on every shift and in every work area where response time matters.<\/p>\n<h3>Is online first aid and CPR training enough for OSHA?<\/h3>\n<p>OSHA does not name a specific course. Your employer decides whether a program meets its needs, and some employers or industries require hands-on skills practice. SimpleCPR courses are based on OSHA guidelines; confirm with your safety program before you buy.<\/p>\n<h3>Are SimpleCPR courses OSHA certified?<\/h3>\n<p>OSHA does not certify or endorse individual CPR or first aid courses. SimpleCPR courses follow OSHA guidelines and are nationally accepted.<\/p>\n<h3>How often does workplace first aid training need to be renewed?<\/h3>\n<p>CPR and first aid cards are typically valid for two years. Bloodborne pathogens training under 29 CFR 1910.1030 must be repeated at least annually. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/how-long-does-first-aid-certification-last-renewal-expiration-guide\/\">how long first aid certification lasts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>What about state OSHA plans?<\/h3>\n<p>States that run their own occupational safety plans can have requirements that are at least as effective as federal OSHA and sometimes stricter. Check your state plan if one applies.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_responders_trained\"><\/span>Get your responders trained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you know who needs training and at what level, your team can complete the course online and print cards today.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"scpr-cta\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Workplace CPR &amp; First Aid\" style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;padding:1rem 1.25rem;margin:1.5rem 0;background:#f8fafc;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 0.6rem;\"><strong>Adult CPR\/AED &amp; First Aid: $34.95 ($29.95 each for 5+).<\/strong> 100% online, card printed immediately, based on OSHA guidelines. Over 1 million certified since 2004.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/adult-cpr-first-aid?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#c8102e;color:#ffffff;padding:0.55rem 1rem;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;margin:0.3rem 0.5rem 0.3rem 0;\">Start Adult CPR &amp; First Aid, $34.95<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/adult-cpr-aed?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#c8102e;color:#ffffff;padding:0.55rem 1rem;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;margin:0.3rem 0.5rem 0.3rem 0;\">Start Adult CPR\/AED, $19.95<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/welcome-our-groups-page?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=osha-first-aid-cpr-requirements-workplace\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#c8102e;color:#ffffff;padding:0.55rem 1rem;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;margin:0.3rem 0.5rem 0.3rem 0;\">See Group Rates<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0.6rem 0 0;font-size:0.95em;\">Invoice billing or large teams: call 1-801-477-4352 (Monday\u2013Friday, 9 AM\u20136 PM Mountain Time). 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