November 13, 2014
Police officers do much more than keep the peace; they are responsible for the general safety of their entire community. This means that they are forced to rush into the situations that everyone else is afraid of. Below, you’ll find a list of police officer safety training topics that are required for most Police Officers.
OSHA Required Training
First Aid OSHA Regulation: 1910.266 App B
When OSHA Requires First Aid Training:
In the absence of a nearby hospital or clinic (more than 4 minutes away), a designated employee should be trained to render first aid. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Retraining for life threatening emergencies should occur annually. Retraining for non-life-threatening response should occur ‘periodically’.
Downloadable First Aid Training Resources (free):
Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA Regulation: 1910.1030(g)(2)
When OSHA Requires Bloodborne Pathogens Training:
Required for employees that may be occupationally exposed to blood or potentially infectious materials. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Annually.
Downloadable Bloodborne Pathogens Training Resources (free):
Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)
When OSHA Requires Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training:
When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Retraining required when the type of PPE changes, employee demonstrates inability to use PPE properly, or when the workplace changes in a way that renders previous training obsolete.
Downloadable Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training Resources (free):
Industry Best-Practice Training (Not required by OSHA)
Terrorism Preparedness
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Terrorism Preparedness Training Resources (free):
Workplace Violence
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Workplace Violence Training Resources (free):
Drugs & Alcohol
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Drugs & Alcohol Training Resources (free):
CPR & AED
Training Frequency
Annually