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Ohio follows the federal OSHA safety and health program requirements for this topic. Click the link below to view the federal requirements.
Citations
Federal: 29 CFR 1910.151 and Appendix A
For information on Good Samaritan laws, please see the following Ohio Revised Code:
§2305.23 Liability for emergency care. Provides immunity for those administering emergency care or treatment at the scene of an emergency.
§2305.235 Immunity as to automated external defibrillators. Provides immunity for those who use AEDs, also provides a definition of automated external defibrillations. Immunity is regardless of training.
§3701.85 Duties of possessor of automated external defibrillator; authorized use. Requires training, maintenance, and physician consultation.
§4765.49 Civil immunity of emergency medical personnel and agencies. Provides immunity for first responders.