A team of experienced instructors dedicated to your safety
At SafetyFirst, our mission is simple: to teach life-saving skills with enthusiasm and dedication.
Our trainers, all SRC-certified and recognised by the IAS, have solid field experience in first aid, fire safety, evacuation and occupational risk prevention. Whether it is an IAS 1 training course, a BLS-AED module or an MSST audit in a company, each session is conducted with rigour, kindness and an andragogical approach adapted to adults.
Based in French-speaking Switzerland, our instructors work in Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Neuchâtel and Valais, providing certified training courses that comply with national standards.
Discover our philosophy on the About Us page and meet Cyril Dufour, one of our iconic instructors.
Discover our SRC/IAS certified trainers
Our SafetyFirst trainers are, above all, passionate practitioners. Experts in first aid, emergency management and risk prevention, they share their expertise in the field every day, serving businesses and individuals in French-speaking Switzerland. All are SRC (Swiss Resuscitation Council) certified and recognised by the IAS Safety Institute, guarantees of quality and compliance with national standards.
Cyril Dufour, first aid and workplace safety instructor
With over ten years of experience in professional training, Cyril Dufour trains hundreds of employees every year in life-saving techniques and workplace safety protocols. Specialising in IAS 1, IAS 2, BLS-AED SRC, fire and evacuation, he combines technical rigour with active teaching methods to make each session practical and memorable.
Safety and prevention training courses led by our experts
Our SafetyFirst trainers are, above all, passionate practitioners. Experts in first aid, emergency management and risk prevention, they share their expertise in the field every day, serving businesses and individuals in French-speaking Switzerland. All are SRC (Swiss Resuscitation Council) certified and recognised by the IAS Safety Institute, guarantees of quality and compliance with national standards.
First aid training (IAS 1 / IAS 2 / BLS-AED)
Learn essential life-saving techniques with our IAS 1, IAS 2 and BLS-AED SRC courses, led by certified and experienced instructors.
Fire safety and evacuation
Anticipate risks and prepare your teams to respond effectively to an emergency situation. Our fire safety and evacuation procedures cover prevention, the use of fire extinguishers and the coordination of an emergency plan.
Concept and audit of occupational health and safety (OHS)
Our specialists assist Swiss companies in complying with the MSST directive. From the initial audit to the implementation of the overall concept, our trainers help you prevent accidents and create a safe and compliant working environment.
Discover our MSST concept and our initial OHS audit to enhance safety within your company.
Well-being at work (mental health & optimising potential)
Strengthen psychosocial risk prevention and the sustainable performance of your teams with our modules dedicated to stress management and potential optimisation and mental health first aid. Concrete programmes to develop individual and collective resources, improve quality of life at work and establish an effective prevention culture.
Women's self-defence
A practical and reassuring module to develop self-confidence, prevention of risky situations and appropriate responses in the event of an attack. Our instructors offer simple techniques, progressive role-playing and self-protection strategies that can be applied in everyday life.
Find out more about the Women's Self-Defence course.
Our areas of operation in French-speaking Switzerland
With a presence throughout French-speaking Switzerland, our SafetyFirst trainers come directly to your premises or to our partner centres to deliver certified training in first aid, fire safety, evacuation and health and safety prevention.
Thanks to our network of qualified trainers, we guarantee complete coverage of the territory, optimal responsiveness and strong local roots, which are essential for long-term, local support.
Geneva
In Geneva and throughout the Lake Geneva region, our instructors regularly run IAS 1 training courses, BLS-AED SRC and fire safety modules for businesses, public institutions and individuals. Our sessions are held in French or English, with personalised follow-up tailored to cantonal requirements.
Check out our programmes available in Geneva for your first aid and occupational safety training.
Lausanne
The strategic heart of French-speaking Switzerland, Lausanne hosts weekly SafetyFirst training courses dedicated to risk prevention, fire safety and SRC/IAS-certified first aid procedures. Our first aid and prevention trainers work in Fribourg and neighbouring municipalities, providing IAS 1 and IAS 2 training, fire evacuation drills and well-being at work workshops. Contact our Fribourg team to plan your SafetyFirst certified training courses.
In Neuchâtel, our sessions combine technical expertise and participatory teaching methods. The BLS-AED, paediatric first aid and mental health prevention modules are very popular with schools and associations. In Valais, we offer comprehensive training in first aid, fire safety, MSST and women’s self-defence.
We assist both schools and local businesses in ensuring their compliance with MSST regulations.
Fribourg
Close to the industrial fabric and local communities, we adapt our training courses to the diversity of professional environments in the canton.
Neuchâtel
Our local instructors also ensure the implementation of evacuation and safety plans in accordance with MSST guidelines.
Valais
Our experts travel throughout the canton — from Sion to Monthey — to assist businesses, institutions and local authorities with their prevention and legal compliance initiatives.
Frequently asked questions about our safety and prevention trainers
Yes, all our instructors are certified by the Swiss Resuscitation Council (SRC) and recognised by the IAS and eduQua organisations. This triple recognition guarantees the quality, compliance and credibility of our first aid and workplace safety training programmes.
Absolutely. Our trainers come to your premises, whether they be offices, workshops or schools, anywhere in French-speaking Switzerland. We tailor the content and logistics of our training courses to your specific needs and the layout of your premises, ensuring a practical and personalised experience.
Yes, several of our trainers offer courses in English, particularly for the IAS 1, IAS 2 and BLS-AED SRC modules.
This option is particularly popular with international companies and multicultural teams based in Geneva, Lausanne and the Lake Geneva region.
Our instructors are located throughout French-speaking Switzerland: Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Neuchâtel and Valais. This regional presence enables us to provide local training courses, with trainers who are familiar with the local conditions and specific needs of each canton.
Address
Company headquarters
SafetyFirst SA
Chemin Prés-du-Marguiller 11
1273 Arzier-Le Muids
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