What’s OSHA’s current interpretation of the response times for first aid for life-threatening bleeding during active shooter incidents?

See the information in the FAQ on near proximity. The OSHA standards do not more comprehensively address response times to uncontrolled bleeding in an active shooter incident. However, OSHA recommends that preparing for active shooter incidents be part of an employer’s emergency action plan that includes shelter-in-place and evacuation procedures. During an active shooter incident and evacuation, if employees voluntarily choose to stay behind to assist the wounded, OSHA considers this a “Good Samaritan” act. OSHA standards only protect employees and, therefore, OSHA standards do not apply to non-employee “bystanders.”

In some cases, active shooter incidents may be acts of workplace violence. While OSHA does not have a standard specifically addressing workplace violence, it has recommended that employers develop workplace violence prevention programs that include providing prompt first aid. Source: June 19, 2019 OSHA Letter of Interpretation.