New Jersey follows the federal OSHA safety and health program requirements for this topic for private sector employees. Public sector employees are covered under the New Jersey PEOSH (state plan) program. Click the link below to view the federal requirements.
Medical and First Aid
Citations
For public sector incorporation by reference: 12 NJAC 100
Federal: 29 CFR 1910.151 and Appendix A
For information on Good Samaritan laws, please see the following New Jersey Statutes at http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/
These laws provide immunity for rescuers. Companies are required to have a plan in place before a doctor will prescribe an AED. The laws also encourage or require CPR and AED training.