Washington State University
SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

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First Aid Training

In order to assure that all University employees can be afforded quick and effective first aid attention, specified University personnel are to obtain first aid certification in a course approved by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.

The WSU Department of Public Safety offers an approved basic certification course. Employees take refresher training every two years to keep the certification current.

The supervisor is responsible for ensuring that individuals certified in first aid are available in the workplace.

Whenever a workplace is occupied by employees there must be an individual holding a valid certificate of first aid training present or available. (WAC 296-24-06120)

All supervisors or persons in charge of crews must be trained and certified in first aid unless their duties require them to be away from the job site. In such cases, other persons are to be trained and certified in first aid practices. (WAC 296-24-06120)

If a demonstrated need is established, management may designate additional employees to be trained/certified to surpass or augment the standard requirements.

It is recommended that student field trips include an individual with current first aid certification.

To meet these basic requirements, Public Safety provides first aid courses conducted at any WSU campus or large research and extension facility.

Departments are charged a set fee for each departmental attendee. Contact Public Safety for current course fees.

Classes accommodate a maximum of 15 students and a minimum of 6.

First aid classes are filled from a waiting list. Priority is based upon the following criteria:

• Number of employees in the requesting department.


• Ratio of certified first-aid qualified employees in the department.


• Degree of hazard potential in the department.


• Location of the job site; proximity to an ambulance service.


• Proximity to other departments' first aid qualified employees.

An employee who signs up for a first aid class is to notify Public Safety prior to the class presentation if he or she cannot attend. If an employee does not notify Public Safety in advance, his or her departmental budget is assessed the regular course fee.

The WSU Week provides first aid course times and locations. To obtain additional information or to register for classes, contact the Public Safety.