FAQ
Safety Training FAQ
Straight answers about our programs, certifications, scheduling and delivery. If your question is not here, ask us directly and we will help you sort it out.
How to Use This Safety Training FAQ
Questions are grouped by topic: general information, AVIRT, CPR and first aid, OSHA outreach, online courses, and logistics. Each answer links to the page with full program details. Businesses, schools, churches and public agencies all ask us similar things, so most answers apply whatever kind of organization you run.
General
General Questions
What safety training does Safety Is A Mindset offer?
Our instructor-led programs are AVIRT active violence response, American Heart Association CPR/AED and first aid, and OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 outreach. We also offer Qualified Electric Worker training for utility crews and a library of more than 50 online courses on topics such as hazard communication, lockout/tagout and bloodborne pathogens.
Are your certifications recognized?
Yes. We are an HSI Authorized Training Center for AVIRT and Stop the Bleed, we teach American Heart Association CPR and first aid, and our OSHA courses are authorized Outreach Training that ends in an official Department of Labor card.
Who are your instructors?
Founder Brandon S. Beaver is a firefighter and Emergency Medical Responder with about 14 years of manufacturing safety leadership. Travis E. Beaver is a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman, firefighter and TCCC/CLS instructor. Read more on our about page.
Can you tailor training to our industry?
Yes. Scenarios, examples and add-on topics change with the setting, whether that is a bank branch, a plant floor or a campus. See the industries we serve for examples.
AVIRT
AVIRT Training Questions
What is AVIRT?
Active Violence Immediate Response Training is an HSI-certified course of about four hours. It combines situational awareness, a framework for making fast decisions during any act of violence, Stop the Bleed hemorrhage control and hands-on scenario drills.
How does AVIRT differ from run-hide-fight training?
Run-hide-fight gives people three options to remember. AVIRT teaches them how to choose among those options under stress and then how to keep injured people alive until EMS arrives. Our page on AVIRT versus traditional training compares the two in detail.
Who should attend AVIRT?
Anyone who works with the public or in a shared building: school staff, healthcare workers, bank tellers, retail and hospitality teams, office employees, municipal staff and members of houses of worship.
Do participants need medical experience?
No. The bleeding-control portion starts from the basics, and every participant practices with tourniquets and wound-packing trainers under instructor supervision.
CPR and first aid
CPR, AED and First Aid Certification
How long is CPR certification valid?
American Heart Association CPR, AED and first aid cards are valid for two years. We suggest booking a renewal one to two months before the expiration date so nobody lapses.
What does the CPR course include?
Adult, child and infant CPR, recognizing cardiac arrest, compressions and breaths, AED use, choking relief and team CPR, all practiced on manikins and AED trainers. Details are on the CPR certification page.
When do participants get their cards?
Cards are issued the same day once participants pass the skills check.
Is CPR training required for my workplace?
OSHA has no general CPR mandate, but 29 CFR 1910.151(b) requires trained first-aid personnel when there is no infirmary, clinic or hospital in near proximity, and many industry standards, licenses and employer policies require certification. Check the rules that apply to your operation.
OSHA
OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Questions
What is the difference between OSHA 10 and OSHA 30?
Is OSHA 10 or 30 training mandatory?
Federal OSHA does not require outreach cards for every worker. Some states, project owners, unions and employers do require them, particularly in construction, so check your contract and state rules.
Do you teach construction or general industry?
Both. Tell us which version your crew needs when you request a quote.
Online courses
Online Safety Course Questions
What online courses are available?
More than 50 self-paced courses, including hazard communication, bloodborne pathogens, PPE, lockout/tagout, confined spaces, electrical safety, forklift fundamentals, heat stress, ladder safety and workplace violence. Browse the full course library.
Are online courses as effective as classroom training?
For knowledge-based topics such as policies and hazard recognition, online courses work well and give everyone the same content. Skills like CPR or bleeding control still need hands-on practice, so many employers combine online modules with an instructor-led session.
Do online courses include certificates?
Yes. Learners can download a certificate of completion, and the learning system keeps completion records you can pull for audits.
Logistics
Scheduling, Pricing and Delivery
Where do you provide onsite training?
Instructors travel throughout Texas and to Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas and New Mexico. Onsite sessions elsewhere can be quoted on request, and online courses are available in every state. See areas we serve.
How far ahead should we book?
Two to four weeks is a comfortable lead time for most sessions, and one to two months for large or multi-site programs. If you have an urgent deadline, call and ask about same-day scheduling.
What do we need to provide for an onsite class?
A room large enough for the group, tables and chairs, and access to power. We bring the manikins, AED trainers, bleeding-control kits and course materials. For AVIRT, a short walkthrough helps us build realistic scenarios.
How much does training cost?
Pricing depends on the course, group size, location and how often you train. Group discounts start at 10 participants, and every inquiry includes a complimentary safety needs assessment. Request a quote through our contact page.
What records do we receive?
Onsite classes come with attendance rosters and certification or completion documentation. Online courses track completion, quiz results and certificate dates automatically.