Just for reference; in New Zealand,  sparkies are required to do a 'refresher course' every two years which covers safe work practices; first aid & CPR. The course is, I think, around 4 hours in duration.

Cheers
	Keith

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> The 2009 edition of NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace),
> Article 110 (General Requirements for Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices -
> 110.6 ( C ) reportedly states: "Training of employees in approved methods of
> resuscitation, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, shall be certified by the
> employer annually."
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> The Red Cross and the rest of the First Aid / CPR community says to do training
> every two years.  How did this annual requirement sneak in?  Is everybody doing
> First Aid/ CPR annually now for electricians instead of every other year?
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