Certifications & Diplomas
Steeve Dufour’s qualifications reflect a demanding career path and recognised expertise in Switzerland in the field of occupational health and safety.
- Federal Diploma as a Specialist in Occupational Safety and Health Protection (STPS)
- Federal Diploma in Security Services
- DAS in Corporate Risk Management, HEG Geneva
- Certified BLS-AED-SRC Instructor
- IAS 1 & IAS 2 Instructor
Training Areas
Steeve provides occupational health and safety support to companies and institutions throughout French-speaking Switzerland.
He delivers structured, field-oriented training in the following areas:
- First aid: BLS-AED-SRC, IAS 1, IAS 2, paediatric first aid
- Prevention & MSST: implementation of the MSST system, hazard assessments, machine safety, LOTO lockout/tagout
- Fire safety & evacuation: workplace fire prevention, theoretical and practical fire extinguisher handling, alarm procedures and emergency evacuation, the role of emergency response team members, and on-site evacuation drills
- Specific technical risks: working at height, ATEX risks, electrical work on de-energised systems or near live parts, chemical products, SDS, storage, PPE and spill response
- Conflict management: tension analysis, appropriate communication and de-escalation techniques
- Workplace self-defence: prevention, a deterrent posture, simple protection techniques and practical scenario-based exercises
Director,
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist, field-oriented approach, operational training
BLS-AED-SRC, IAS 1/IAS 2, IAS 3, Federal STPS Diploma
Languages: French, English.
Service area: French-speaking Switzerland.
About Steeve Dufour
Steeve Dufour is an occupational health and safety specialist with a Federal STPS Diploma.
He supports companies and institutions in developing safe, structured and high-performing workplaces by integrating the human, organisational and technical dimensions of prevention.
His approach is based on a comprehensive view of risks and a strong focus on practical, field-based solutions. He prioritises concrete, applicable and sustainable measures that encourage team accountability and help embed a genuine culture of prevention.
At SafetyFirst, he provides strategic support to organisations as well as operational training for employees.
Teaching Approach
- Active immersion: engaging teaching methods that encourage participation and collective intelligence
- Operational realism: scenario-based exercises drawn from real-world situations
- Immediate applicability: tools and methods that can be applied directly
- Individualised coaching: precise feedback to strengthen skills and confidence
- Lasting impact: embedding essential responses and delivering measurable improvements in practice
Prevention, Health and Safety Training Formats
Steeve Dufour offers flexible training adapted to the reality of each organisation:
- In-house: tailored sessions delivered directly at your premises.
- Inter-company: training bringing together several organisations, ideal for SMEs.
- E-learning and blended learning: a combination of digital and in-person learning to optimise training time.
- Sessions in English: for international or English-speaking teams.
Target Audiences
His training is designed for a wide range of audiences:
- Operators and field employees: learning essential skills and following safety instructions.
- Supervisors and managers: integrating prevention into day-to-day management.
- Healthcare professionals and medical staff: mastering first-aid protocols and emergency management.
- Educational teams and early childhood professionals: providing specific care for children and preventing risks in educational settings.
Areas of Operation
Drawing on broad cross-sector experience, Steeve works across all sectors of activity in French-speaking Switzerland:
- Healthcare: hospitals, nursing homes and medical practices.
- Industry and logistics: workshops, warehouses and production sites.
- Construction: construction sites and civil engineering companies.
- Service sector: offices, public administrations and services.
Safety and MSST Training: Client Case Studies
Medical practice (healthcare): renewed compliance and stronger emergency response skills
Context. A medical practice with more than 40 employees needed to renew its compliance with the requirements of the Swiss Federation of Osteopaths.
Intervention. A BLS-AED-SRC course delivered over 2 evenings, with ≈80% practical training using connected manikins (brief theory and scenario-based exercises).
Results. 32 employees trained, with 100% passing. Compliance was confirmed during the inspection, and the teams felt considerably more confident when facing life-threatening emergencies.
Key takeaway. A short but intensive, highly field-oriented format, ideal for healthcare organisations that need to maintain compliance while rapidly improving their response capabilities.
Logistics & production: fewer incidents and a safety audit with no findings
Context. A logistics company was experiencing recurring minor incidents and lacked the right response reflexes when dealing with incipient fires.
Intervention. A half-day session combining evacuation and fire extinguisher handling, with realistic scenario-based exercises conducted directly on site.
Results. 120 employees trained, with a 40% reduction in minor incidents over 6 months. A VKF-compliant report, with no findings during the audit.
Key takeaway. A short but targeted format can quickly reduce incidents and improve audit readiness—particularly valuable in a logistics environment.
Construction SME: fewer incidents after IAS 1 training
Context. A family-owned SME with 25 employees was experiencing recurring minor accidents on its construction sites, due to gaps in first aid and risk management.
Intervention. IAS 1 training over 2 days, with practical exercises adapted to the constraints and situations of the construction site.
Results. All employees trained, with a 35% reduction in incidents over 6 months. The company’s image was strengthened among clients and partners.
Key takeaway. IAS 1 provides a practical foundation of response skills: fewer incidents, greater credibility and safer teams on site.
Preparing today, protecting tomorrow.
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