Workplace first aid requirements
First Aid & CPR New York
If you run or manage a workplace in New York — an office, shop, construction site or factory — the law requires you to have enough trained first-aiders on your staff, ready to help a colleague in an emergency.
An employer duty — to rescue a colleague
Workplace first aid is not a job qualification: it is the employer's duty to appoint and train enough first-aiders, scaled to headcount and risk level, so someone can act immediately if a colleague is injured. The exact number and rules depend on the regulations that apply in New York.
What the law requires in New York
How many designated first-aiders?
No fixed numeric ratio of first-aiders to employees. The private sector is under federal OSHA directly (29 CFR 1910.151(b)); the public sector is under PESH, which enforces the same OSHA standards. In both cases: where no medical facility is in near proximity, at least one person must be adequately trained in first aid, on a performance basis (3-4 minute response for serious-hazard sites).
New York has a partial state plan covering public sector workers. Private sector employers fall under federal OSHA jurisdiction.
No ban on online training for workplace first-aiders. Online theory training is accepted; a hands-on component is recommended for CPR.
Region specifics
- Partial state OSHA plan: PESH covers only state and local government employees; the private sector remains entirely under federal OSHA.
Why it matters
A workplace emergency can happen at any time. When it does, the difference between a positive outcome and a tragedy often comes down to whether someone nearby is trained to respond. Having certified first aiders on staff isn't just a legal requirement — it's an investment in your team's safety.
The course
Our course, built to the CSA Z1210-17 standard, 100% online and leading to a certification, meets and exceeds this requirement.
WorkplaceFirst Aider – General Public (8h)
This 8-hour training, designed for the general public, provides essential knowledge for effective emergency intervention. It is intended for anyone wanting to learn first aid skills, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), wound and bleeding management, or the handling of critical situations. Accessible and practical, this course develops vital skills for protecting and rescuing loved ones or anyone in danger, thereby strengthening community safety.
WorkplaceFirst Aid – Intermediate Level (16h) – CSA Z1210-17 Compliant
Upon successful completion of this 16-hour IN-PERSON intermediate-level first aid training, the candidate will receive a valid certification that meets the requirements of 'Intermediate First Aid Training' as defined in the CSA Z1210-17 standard.