Workplace first aid requirements
First Aid & CPR Alaska
If you run or manage a workplace in Alaska — 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 Alaska.
What the law requires in Alaska
How many designated first-aiders?
No fixed ratio of first-aiders to workers is mandated. 29 CFR 1910.151(b) requires that, absent an infirmary, clinic or hospital in 'near proximity,' one or more persons be adequately trained to render first aid. OSHA interprets 'near proximity' as a 3-to-4-minute response time in high-hazard settings, and up to 15 minutes in low-hazard settings. The number of first-aiders must be commensurate with hazards. In Alaska, the remoteness of many worksites makes this proximity duty especially decisive.
Alaska operates its own occupational safety and health program covering both private and public sector workers.
Online first-aid and CPR training is accepted for the workplace requirement: no explicit ban. OSHA recommends a hands-on skills-demonstration component. Distance learning is especially relevant for Alaska's remote worksites.
Region specifics
- OSHA-approved State Plan (AKOSH) covering BOTH private and public sectors.
- The duty is response-time-based (3-4 min / 15 min), not a fixed headcount of first-aiders.
- OSHA sets no fixed certificate validity; the 2-year validity reflects the standard CPR/first-aid credential cycle.
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 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.
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.