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908 Offshore Oil and Gas Safety I
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First Aid/CPR

One or more persons, trained and authorized to respond to emergencies with first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques, should be available at the worksite during normal operations.

Good Example of Housekeeping
  • First-Aid/CPR equipment and supplies should be checked and tested as necessary, and should be located to provide easy access.
  • First-Aid/CPR responders should be trained using approved courses provided by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or equivalent training.
  • Retraining in first aid should be conducted at least every 2 years to maintain competency.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

7-5. How often should retraining in first aid be conducted to maintain competency?