OSHA CPR Requirements for Indiana Construction Sites
If you run a construction crew in Indiana, you've probably heard that OSHA requires first aid training on job sites. But what does that actually mean in practice — and is your team compliant? As a Registered Nurse and American Red Cross certified instructor serving Central Indiana, I get these questions constantly. Let's break it down.
What OSHA Actually Requires
The governing standard is OSHA 1926.50(c), which falls under the Construction Industry regulations.
In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, hospital, or physician that is reasonably accessible — a person who has a valid certificate in first-aid training from the American Red Cross, or equivalent, shall be available at the worksite to render first aid.
In plain English: if your job site isn't near a medical facility, you must have at least one certified person on-site.
Who Needs to Be Trained?
OSHA requires at minimum one certified person per job site. However, most safety-conscious contractors certify several crew members:
- Shifts change — your one certified person may not be on-site during an incident
- Large crews spread across a site need coverage in multiple areas
- Certifications expire — one lapse could mean non-compliance overnight
- Insurance carriers increasingly require documented training beyond the OSHA minimum
Why Mobile On-Site Training Makes Compliance Easy
Getting your crew to an off-site classroom is a scheduling nightmare — you're pulling people off the job, dealing with transportation, and losing half a day of productivity. ResQu Health solves that by bringing training to your job site.
- We bring all manikins, AED trainers, and materials
- Training happens in your job trailer, break room, or open bay
- We schedule around your shift, including early mornings and evenings
- Digital certification cards available instantly for your safety records
As a Registered Nurse, I include real-world trauma scenarios in every construction class — not just textbook technique. Construction workers face different risks than office staff, and I tailor the examples to what your crew actually encounters on the job.
Don't Forget: Bloodborne Pathogen Training
OSHA also has requirements under 1910.1030 for workers who may be exposed to blood or body fluids during first aid response. ResQu Health now offers Bloodborne Illness Training as an add-on to CPR/First Aid certification — knocking out multiple compliance requirements in a single session.
Get Your Indiana Construction Crew Compliant
ResQu Health is Central Indiana's only fully mobile CPR and First Aid certification provider led by an active Registered Nurse. We serve construction crews throughout the Anderson, Muncie, Noblesville, Greenfield, Kokomo, and Indianapolis metro areas.
Ready to get your crew certified? Contact us to schedule an on-site class. Group rates available. Instant digital certification included.
ResQu Health
Registered Nurse · American Red Cross Certified InstructorIndiana's only fully mobile CPR and First Aid training provider led by an active RN. Serving Anderson, Muncie, Indianapolis, and Central Indiana.
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