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Building a Workplace Program
Employers are expected to provide first-aid readiness appropriate to the hazards of the worksite. A real program goes beyond a dusty wall cabinet: it pairs everyday first aid with the capability to handle the two events most likely to kill someone before EMS arrives — sudden cardiac arrest and severe bleeding.
The three pillars
| Pillar | What it covers |
|---|---|
| First aid | Stocked cabinets and kits sized to headcount and refilled on a schedule |
| Cardiac | An AED reachable within the critical first minutes, with trained responders |
| Bleeding control | Bleeding control kits near high-risk areas and at public-facing sites |
Match the program to the hazard
- Office — first-aid cabinets, an AED, and basic bleeding control.
- Plant / job site — higher-capacity bleeding control near machinery, plus eyewash and trauma supplies.
- Maintain it — assign restocking and check expiration dates; a depleted cabinet fails when it's needed.
Standing up a workplace program? Match stations to your headcount and hazards. The workplace readiness guide walks through it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What first aid is required in the workplace?
Employers are generally expected to provide first-aid supplies appropriate to the hazards of the worksite, and ready access to trained responders where medical help isn't nearby. Requirements scale with the size and risk of the operation; check current OSHA guidance for your industry.
Does my workplace need an AED?
Many workplaces benefit from an AED because sudden cardiac arrest can occur anywhere and survival drops with every minute. Some jurisdictions and industries require them; place units so they're reachable within the first few minutes of a collapse.
What is a bleeding control station?
It's a mounted, clearly marked kit with tourniquets, hemostatic gauze, and pressure dressings placed where severe bleeding could occur — near machinery, in public lobbies, or alongside AED cabinets — so a bystander can act before EMS arrives.
How big should a workplace first-aid kit be?
Size it to headcount and hazard. A small office needs far less than a manufacturing floor. Many programs use cabinets rated to a number of people and add trauma and bleeding control based on the specific risks on site.
How often should workplace kits be restocked?
Assign responsibility and check on a schedule. Supplies get used and expire, and a depleted or out-of-date cabinet fails at the worst moment. Routine inspection is part of a compliant program.
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MED-TAC International Corp. is a clinician-founded, veteran-led tactical medicine provider. Product references to CoTCCC reflect committee recommendations and do not imply FDA approval or certification. This content is educational and is not a substitute for hands-on training or medical direction.