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Workplace Classes
At the American Red Cross, we're committed to being your
first choice for safety training. As the industry leader, we're dedicated to
bringing you the latest, most reliable skills in the way that best supports the
needs of your organization.
American Red Cross Health and Safety training is the solution
to your workplace safety needs. Designed to fit your schedule and your budget,
it's an inexpensive way to increase health awareness, reduce the risk of
injuries and accidents on the job, and potentially save lives.
Workplace training demonstrates your concern for employees'
safety and well-being. Safety training also helps you contain and prevent the
expenses associated with on-the-job injuries and illnesses. It's a win-win
proposition that builds productivity and morale while protecting your
operations.
Meet Training Standards
American Red Cross workplace safety training meets the first aid guidelines
identified by OSHA, as well as Emergency Cardiovascular Care 2000 Guidelines.
Reach More Employees
Each course combines visual, auditory and hands-on training to engage a
range of learning styles. To ensure effective training for all, text is easy to
read and understand.
Focus on your Workplace Needs
Authorized Red Cross instructors will assess your workplace safety needs and
work with you to focus training sessions on your unique risks and opportunities.
Maximize Training Potential
For optimal training flexibility, consider becoming an American Red Cross
Authorized Provider. We'll train your staff instructors to deliver Red Cross
courses and provide continuing support and evaluation that keeps your training
first rate.
COURSES
Choose one of our core courses, Workplace Training: Standard First
Aid or Adult CPR/Automated External Defibrillation (AED). Then add a
supplemental module such as Ergonomics; Slips, Trips, and Falls; Back Injury
Prevention; Workplace Violence Awareness or Your Heart Matters and Heart Attack
Warning Signs.
Workplace Training: Standard First Aid (5 1/2 hours)
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize, and provide
basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel
arrive and take over. Standard First Aid is also available in a 6 1/2 hour
course with AED training included.
Adult CPR/AED
Recognizing and handling emergency situations, caring for breathing and
cardiac emergencies, performing CPR on adults, and using an AED (Automated
External Defibrillator) on victims of sudden cardiac arrest until advanced
medical help is available. Basic precautions for preventing disease
transmission.
Infant and Child CPR
Participants learn how to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for
breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children under the age of 12
until advanced medical help can take over. Basic precautions for preventing
disease transmission.
AED Essentials
Individuals currently certified in Adult CPR learn how to safely use an AED
to provide care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest.
Injury Control Modules (1 hour each)
Focusing on common causes of worksite injuries and key health risks, these
one-hour awareness-level modules highlight risks and promote prevention.
Self-assessments help employees recognize risky habits. Demonstrations and
lively discussions reinforce practical prevention tips. Modules include:
Ergonomics; Slips, Trips and Falls; Back Injury Prevention; Workplace Violence
Awareness; Managing Stress; and Your Heart Matters.
Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease
Transmission.
A training module for employers and employees who, while on the job, may be
exposed to blood or other body fluids that could cause infection. Employers can
offer this program as part of their compliance with OSHA regulations.
Oxygen Administration
Laypersons can learn when and how to use supplemental oxygen and breathing
devices. Professional rescuers also learn advanced skills in airway management.
For more information, please contact
us at 973-579-1600 |
