Why Every Workplace Needs a CPR/AED Plan

David Mills • July 12, 2025

Emergencies don’t wait for shift changes or lunch breaks.

Whether you run a cozy coffee shop, a government agency, a bustling warehouse, or a quiet office, your team needs more than good instincts. They need a plan, a tool, and the training to act fast.


According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), over 10,000 sudden cardiac arrests occur in the workplace each year in the United States. Without immediate CPR and defibrillation, survival rates plummet below 10%. But here’s the good news: when bystanders use an AED within the first few minutes, survival rates can soar to 60% or more (OSHA Fact Sheet, 2021).


That’s not just a compelling statistic—it’s a call to action.


At Life Squad RVA, we bring CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) training directly to your workplace. Our team of certified instructors delivers hands-on training tailored to your environment—whether you're a local business in Richmond, a clinic in Chesterfield, a school in Henrico, or a government agency in Midlothian.


We’ll teach your staff how to:

  • Recognize the signs of cardiac arrest
  • Perform high-quality CPR on adults, children, and infants
  • Use an AED effectively and confidently
  • Build a realistic emergency response plan that fits your workplace



📍 Convenient. Affordable. Life-saving.
Protect your team and your clients. Visit
lifesquadrva.com to schedule your on-site training today.

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