Construction (Site) First Aid Training: Be Ready When It Matters

First Aid in Construction Environments teaches workers how to respond to common jobsite injuries in the critical minutes before medical help arrives. It covers assessing the scene, bleeding control, burns, fractures, shock and when to call for emergency help.

The library includes Heat Stress in Construction Environments, Electrical Emergencies: How to Respond and Stay Safe, and Eye Safety in Construction Environments. Bloodborne pathogens courses also teach workers to protect themselves while helping an injured coworker.

Every construction worker benefits from knowing basic first aid response. It's especially valuable for foremen, supervisors and crews working at remote sites far from medical facilities.

Under 29 CFR 1926.50, employers must ensure prompt medical attention is available. If no clinic or hospital is nearby, a person with a valid first aid certificate must be on site, and first aid supplies must be readily available.

No. This course builds first aid knowledge and awareness. Workers who need a formal first aid or CPR certification should complete a hands-on program from a recognized provider such as the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

First Aid in Construction Environments runs about 30 minutes. Related videos such as Electrical Emergencies run about 8 minutes.

Heat illness is one of the most common and preventable jobsite emergencies. Heat Stress in Construction Environments teaches workers to spot the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke and respond quickly.