This document discusses the importance of being trained in first aid and CPR. It notes that by taking a workplace first aid and CPR class, one can be prepared to assist in emergencies both on and off the job. It describes how proper training enables responders to better protect themselves through knowledge of protective equipment, waste disposal, and contaminated materials. It shares a story of how trained responders at one workplace saved a man's life after a medical emergency, highlighting the importance of having responders trained in first aid and in the use of on-site AED equipment.