Description
Virginia Seizure First Aid Steps Poster
The Virginia Seizure First Aid Steps Poster provides employees with important information about recognizing seizures and responding safely when someone experiences a seizure in the workplace. Required for Virginia employers with 25 or more employees under Virginia Code Section 40.1-11.4, this workplace safety notice explains basic seizure first aid procedures, including protecting individuals from injury, providing comfort, and recognizing when emergency medical assistance is needed. Available in English and Spanish, this supplemental poster helps employers communicate essential seizure response information.
Virginia Seizure First Aid Steps Poster Specifications:
- 8.5"W x 11"H
- Portrait Style
- Printed in Full Color
- Laminated with High Quality Laminate
- English and Spanish Options Available
Virginia Seizure First Aid Posting Requirements
Virginia Code Section 40.1-11.4 requires employers with 25 or more employees in the Commonwealth to physically post seizure first aid information provided by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI).
The notice must be displayed in a prominent workplace location where employees can readily see it. The required information must be consistent with seizure first aid guidelines developed by the Epilepsy Foundation.
Who Needs the Virginia Seizure First Aid Poster?
Virginia employers with 25 or more employees must display the required seizure first aid information. This requirement applies across industries, including offices, retail establishments, restaurants, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and other covered workplaces.
Employers with fewer than 25 employees may also choose to display seizure first aid information voluntarily to promote workplace emergency preparedness.
Understanding Seizure First Aid in the Workplace
Seizures can occur unexpectedly and may involve changes in awareness, movement, behavior, or consciousness. Knowing how to respond can help employees protect someone experiencing a seizure and recognize when emergency assistance is necessary.
General seizure first aid recommendations include:
- Remain calm and stay with the person.
- Time the seizure and observe what happens.
- Move nearby hazards away to help prevent injury.
- Place something soft beneath the person's head when appropriate.
- Turn the person gently onto their side when safe to do so.
- Do not restrain the person's movements.
- Never place anything inside the person's mouth.
- Call 911 if the seizure lasts longer than five minutes, another seizure begins before recovery, or other emergency warning signs occur.
Seizure first aid focuses on protecting the individual, providing comfort, and obtaining appropriate assistance. It does not replace professional medical treatment or emergency response training.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia Seizure First Aid Posters
Is the Virginia Seizure First Aid Poster required?
Yes. Virginia Code Section 40.1-11.4 requires employers with 25 or more employees to physically display the state-provided seizure first aid information in a prominent workplace location visible to employees.
Which Virginia employers must display the Seizure First Aid Poster?
The posting requirement applies to Virginia employers with 25 or more employees. Businesses with fewer employees may voluntarily display seizure first aid information as part of their workplace safety programs.
Where should the Virginia Seizure First Aid Poster be displayed?
The poster must be displayed prominently where employees can readily view it. Suitable locations may include employee breakrooms, common areas, or designated workplace safety bulletin boards.
What should employees do when someone experiences a seizure?
Employees should remain calm, protect the individual from nearby hazards, time the seizure, and stay with the person until recovery. They should not restrain movements or place objects in the person's mouth. Emergency medical assistance should be requested when appropriate.
Does the Virginia Seizure First Aid Poster replace other workplace safety notices?
No. This supplemental notice addresses seizure first aid awareness and does not replace other applicable Virginia, federal, or industry-specific workplace safety and labor law posters.
Additional Virginia Labor Law Compliance Posters
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