When an adult has a sudden cardiac arrest, his or her survival depends greatly on immediately getting cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from someone nearby. Unfortunately, less than 1/3 of those people who experience a cardiac arrest at home, work or in a public location get immediate help. For every minute that the heart remains in arrest, the chances of survival decrease by 7-10%.
Heart attacks are a leading cause of workplace fatalities. As such, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends providing CPR training and information to employees as part of a workplace first aid program to help them respond appropriately to a cardiac emergency.
Personnel Concepts’ Performing CPR Poster includes CPR procedures recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA) and includes helpful illustrations and instructions. This poster has been revised as of October 2010 to reflect the latest AHA guidelines, including new “compressions-first” CPR procedures that have been proven to be equally as effective as traditional CPR in cases where an adult collapses and stops normal breathing. (Traditional CPR is still necessary when the victim is a child, is suffering from a drug overdose, or is experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning.)
Who Needs It
Strongly recommended for all businesses to help prevent workplace fatalities resulting from sudden cardiac arrest or other emergency conditions. CPR training and information is considered a critical element of a workplace first aid program as recommended by OSHA.
Benefits
Quick-Reference Design
Using clear instructions and helpful illustrations, the Performing CPR Poster is designed to provide quick reference information for bystanders and responders during an incident of sudden cardiac arrest or other similar workplace emergencies.
Includes AHA Guidelines and New Compressions-First Procedures
The poster includes new compressions-first CPR guidelines issued in October 2010 by the American Heart Association. Compressions-first CPR procedures are easier to perform, and can be used by untrained bystanders if a CPR-trained individual is not present.
Meets OSHA Recommendations
OSHA recommends that all employers establish a workplace first aid program to ensure proper first response to a medical emergency on the job. According to OSHA guidelines, CPR training and information is an essential element of a first aid program.
Money Back Guarantee
If you are not completely satisfied, you can return the poster within 30 days for a full refund, less shipping and handling charges.
Specifications
Our Performing CPR Poster includes the following important information:
- Traditional mouth-to-mouth CPR procedures
- New compressions-first CPR procedures
- Space to log emergency numbers
- Step-by-step illustrations
- Space to identify on-site CPR volunteers
- Space to list location of CPR kits
Available laminated to protect against alteration, defacement, and environmental damage. Also available in Spanish.
