On-Site CPR and AED Training for Utility Companies

Utility companies face the most stringent OSHA CPR requirements of any industry. Under 29 CFR 1910.269, first aid AND CPR are mandatory for all employees exposed to electrical lines or equipment at 50 volts or higher. At least two trained persons must be present at each field location, and the response time from a trained responder to any exposed employee must be under 4 minutes at fixed locations.

NFPA 70E (2024 edition) adds further requirements: CPR, AED, first aid, and emergency response training at minimum every 3 years with annual skills proficiency demonstration.

The elevated risk of ventricular fibrillation from electrical contact makes utility work the industry where CPR training is most critical.

Schedule on-site CPR training for your utility team.

Why Electrical Workers Need Specialized Training

Electrical shock is one of the leading causes of workplace cardiac arrest. When current passes through the heart, it can trigger ventricular fibrillation, a chaotic heart rhythm that only a defibrillator can correct. CPR maintains circulation until a defibrillator is available.

The 4-minute response requirement exists because brain damage begins within 4 to 6 minutes of cardiac arrest. Having two trained responders at every field location ensures that CPR can begin immediately regardless of which team member is affected.

What Our Utility Training Covers

Our on-site training for utility companies covers all AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED content with emphasis on electrical injury response, AED use for ventricular fibrillation, contact release and scene safety for electrical environments, and response coordination with EMS.

Every participant receives an AHA eCard valid for two years. We also support annual proficiency demonstrations to meet NFPA 70E requirements.

Full breakdown of OSHA CPR requirements across all industries.

Meet Your OSHA 1910.269 Requirements - Schedule On-Site Training