An experienced team of instructors dedicated to your safety
At SafetyFirst, our mission is simple: to teach the right life-saving actions with expertise and passion.
All our trainers are SRC-certified and recognised by IAS, with solid hands-on experience in first aid, fire safety, evacuation and occupational risk prevention. Whether it is an IAS 1 course, a BLS-AED module or an MSST audit for your organisation, every session is delivered with rigour, care and an adult-learning approach tailored to participants.
Based in French-speaking Switzerland, our instructors work in Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Neuchâtel and Valais, providing certified training that complies with national standards.
Discover our philosophy on the About us page.
Discover our SRC-certified, IAS-recognised trainers
Our SafetyFirst trainers are first and foremost passionate practitioners. Experts in first aid, emergency management and risk prevention, they share their expertise every day in the field, supporting companies and individuals throughout French-speaking Switzerland. All are SRC-certified (Swiss Resuscitation Council) and recognised by the IAS Safety Institute, guaranteeing quality and compliance with national standards.
Cyril Dufour, first aid and occupational safety instructor
With more than ten years of experience in professional training, Cyril Dufour trains hundreds of employees every year in life-saving skills and workplace safety procedures. Specialising in IAS 1, IAS 2, BLS-AED SRC, fire safety and evacuation, he combines technical rigour with active teaching methods to make every session practical and memorable.
Steeve Dufour, occupational health and safety specialist (Federal Diploma STPS)
As an occupational health and safety specialist (Federal Diploma STPS), Steeve supports organisations throughout French-speaking Switzerland and trains teams in the field: BLS-AED-SRC, IAS 1/2, MSST, fire prevention and technical risks. A practical approach, realistic exercises and tools that can be applied immediately.
Safety and prevention training delivered by our experts
Our SafetyFirst trainers are first and foremost passionate practitioners. Experts in first aid, emergency management and risk prevention, they share their expertise every day in the field, supporting companies and individuals throughout French-speaking Switzerland. All are SRC-certified (Swiss Resuscitation Council) and recognised by the IAS Safety Institute, guaranteeing quality and compliance with national standards.
First aid training (IAS 1 / IAS 2 / BLS-AED)
Learn essential life-saving skills through our IAS 1, IAS 2 and BLS-AED SRC courses, delivered by certified and experienced instructors.
Fire safety and evacuation
Anticipate risks and prepare your teams to respond effectively in an emergency. Our fire safety and evacuation procedures courses cover prevention, the use of fire extinguishers and emergency plan coordination.
MSST system and audit (occupational health and safety)
Our specialists support Swiss companies in complying with the MSST directive. From the initial audit through to implementation of the overall system, our trainers help you prevent accidents and create a safe and compliant working environment.
Discover our MSST system and our initial occupational health and safety audit to strengthen safety within your organisation.
Workplace wellbeing (mental health & potential optimisation)
Strengthen psychosocial risk prevention and the long-term performance of your teams with our modules dedicated to stress management and potential optimisation and mental health first aid. Practical 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 designed to develop self-confidence, prevention of potentially dangerous situations and appropriate responses in the event of an assault. Our instructors offer simple techniques, progressive practical exercises and self-protection strategies that can be applied in everyday life.
Learn more about the Women's self-defence course.
Our service areas in French-speaking Switzerland
Based throughout French-speaking Switzerland, our SafetyFirst trainers work directly at your premises or at our partner centres to deliver certified training in first aid, fire safety, evacuation and MSST prevention.
Thanks to our network of qualified trainers, we guarantee comprehensive geographical coverage, optimal responsiveness and a strong local presence—all essential for long-term, personal support.
Geneva
In Geneva and throughout the Lake Geneva region, our instructors regularly deliver IAS 1, BLS-AED SRC and fire safety modules for companies, public institutions and individuals.
Our sessions are delivered in French or English, with personalised support tailored to cantonal requirements.
Explore our programmes available in Geneva for your first aid training and occupational safety needs.
Lausanne
As a strategic hub in French-speaking Switzerland, Lausanne hosts SafetyFirst training courses every week dedicated to risk prevention, fire safety and SRC/IAS-certified first aid skills.
We support schools and local businesses alike in complying with MSST requirements.
Fribourg
Our first aid and prevention trainers work in Fribourg and neighbouring municipalities, delivering IAS 1 and IAS 2 courses, fire evacuation exercises and workplace wellbeing workshops.
With close ties to the industrial sector and local authorities, we adapt our training to the diversity of professional environments across the canton.
Contact our Fribourg team to plan your certified SafetyFirst training.
Neuchâtel
In Neuchâtel, our sessions combine technical expertise with participatory teaching. The BLS-AED, paediatric first aid and mental health prevention modules are highly popular with schools and associations.
Our local instructors also ensure the implementation of evacuation and safety plans that comply with MSST directives.
Valais
In Valais, we offer comprehensive training in first aid, fire safety, MSST and women’s self-defence.
Our experts travel throughout the canton—from Sion to Monthey—to support companies, institutions and local authorities with their prevention and legal compliance requirements.
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 bodies.
This triple recognition guarantees the quality, compliance and credibility of our first aid and occupational safety training programmes.
Absolutely. Our trainers work on site, at your offices, workshops or schools, anywhere in French-speaking Switzerland.
We adapt the training content and logistics to your specific needs and the layout of your premises, for 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 appreciated by international companies and multicultural teams based in Geneva, Lausanne and the Lake Geneva region.
Our instructors are based throughout French-speaking Switzerland: Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Neuchâtel and Valais.
This regional presence enables us to provide local training, with trainers who understand the realities of each area and the specific needs of every canton.
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Company headquarters
SafetyFirst SA
Chemin Prés-du-Marguiller 11
1273 Arzier-Le Muids
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