Cyril Dufour
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Editorial Method & Quality

  • Sources: Swiss directives, CFST 6508 guidance, reference literature and recognised technical guides.
  • Neutrality: factual information, without medical claims; a reminder of official instructions (call 144 in Switzerland in an emergency). 

Training Areas

Cyril delivers a broad range of training in occupational safety and first aid, tailored to the needs of SMEs, large companies and institutions in French-speaking Switzerland.

  • First Aid: BLS-AED-SRC, IAS 1, IAS 2, paediatric first aid
  • Prevention & MSST: implementation of the MSST system, hazard assessment, machine safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO)
  • Specific Risks: fire safety and evacuation training, work at height, ATEX risks, electricity, chemicals
  • Occupational Health: workstation ergonomics, MSD prevention, psychosocial risk management (PSR)

About the Author

Cyril Dufour helps companies create safer working environments through practical, reliable articles adapted to real-world conditions and Swiss legal requirements.

Background & Expertise

As a SafetyFirst author, Cyril Dufour writes and updates content dedicated to occupational safety, first aid (BLS-AED-SRC, IAS) and MSST. With more than ten years of experience as a trainer and Operations Manager, he draws on his hands-on expertise to provide practical guides, checklists and FAQs aligned with official directives and Suva checks and cantonal inspections.
His approach is based on reliable sources, systematic review by specialists and straightforward teaching, providing business leaders, HR managers and employees with clear, directly applicable and genuinely useful information. His goal is to turn prevention into a driver of trust and performance for organisations.

His aim is to make prevention accessible and effective through interactive teaching tailored to the realities of each company and the requirements of the MSST system.

Editorial Areas

  • First Aid: BLS-AED-SRC, IAS 1, IAS 2, paediatric first aid
  • MSST : hazard assessment, action plans, MSST specialists
  • Fire Prevention & Evacuation
  • Occupational Health: ergonomics, MSDs, psychosocial risks (PSR)

 

Learn more about his hands-on experience: View the trainer profile (certifications & client case studies).

Latest Articles by the Author

Where to Place a Defibrillator in a Workplace?

30/07/2026
A defibrillator should be installed in a visible location that employees know and can reach without delay. The best location is not necessarily the most central point on a floor plan.

Où placer un défibrillateur dans une entreprise ?

30/07/2026
Un défibrillateur doit être installé dans un endroit visible, connu des collaborateurs et accessible sans délai. Le meilleur emplacement n’est pas nécessairement le point le plus central sur un plan.

AED im Unternehmen in der Schweiz obligatorisch: Was sagt das Gesetz?

29/07/2026
In der Schweiz ist ein Defibrillator nicht in allen Unternehmen obligatorisch. Der Arbeitgeber muss jedoch die Erste Hilfe entsprechend den Risiken, der Anzahl Mitarbeitenden und dem Zugang zu den Rettungsdiensten organisieren. Hier erfahren Sie, was das Gesetz vorsieht und wie…

Defibrillator mandatory in Swiss workplaces: what does the law say?

29/07/2026
In Switzerland, defibrillators are not mandatory in every workplace. However, employers must organise first aid according to the risks, workforce and access to emergency services. Here is what the law says and how to decide whether your premises should be…

Défibrillateur obligatoire en entreprise en Suisse : que dit la loi ?

29/07/2026
En Suisse, le défibrillateur n’est pas obligatoire dans toutes les entreprises. L’employeur doit toutefois organiser les premiers secours selon les risques, l’effectif et l’accès aux secours. Voici ce que dit la loi et comment décider si votre établissement doit s’équiper…

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