Employees trained to act as a team during a medical emergency in the workplace can make all the difference between life and death. But teams need practice, and employers need to instill a culture of safety. Waiting for the first emergency to work together under pressure is a risky proposition. Questions and concerns regarding roles, responsibilities and leadership should be ironed out before, not during, a crisis.   

With safety expectations higher and workplace regulations tighter than ever, training must be comprehensive, effective and contain key components of best science and best practice.