November 13, 2014
Police Officer Safety Training
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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.
First Aid OSHA Regulation: 1910.266 App B
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.
Retraining for life threatening emergencies should occur annually. Retraining for non-life-threatening response should occur ‘periodically’.
Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA Regulation: 1910.1030(g)(2)
Required for employees that may be occupationally exposed to blood or potentially infectious materials. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Annually.
Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)
When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
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.
Terrorism Preparedness
Annually
Workplace Violence
Annually
Drugs & Alcohol
Annually
CPR & AED