Workplace first aid requirements
First Aid & CPR Utah
If you run or manage a workplace in Utah — 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 Utah.
What the law requires in Utah
How many designated first-aiders?
No fixed numeric ratio of first-aiders to employees. As an approved state OSHA plan, UOSH applies R614-3-9 (aligned with 29 CFR 1910.151): where medical personnel are not reasonably accessible or no medical facility is in near proximity, a person holding a valid first-aid certificate must be available at the worksite. Performance-based standard tied to the hazards present.
Utah operates its own occupational safety and health program covering both private and public sector workers.
No ban on online training for workplace first-aiders. Online theory training is accepted; Utah requires the hands-on portion for CPR certification.
Region specifics
- State OSHA plan covering both private and public sectors; UOSH supplements federal standards with its own provisions in Utah Admin. Code Title R614.
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.