{"id":7065,"date":"2025-10-16T12:41:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T11:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/integrating-bls-aed-into-ohs-how-to-plan-training-in-your-safety-action-plan\/"},"modified":"2026-09-19T13:11:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T12:11:54","slug":"integrating-bls-aed-into-ohs-how-to-plan-training-in-your-safety-action-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/integrating-bls-aed-into-ohs-how-to-plan-training-in-your-safety-action-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Integrating BLS-AED into MSST: How to Plan Training in Your Safety Action Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><p><strong>Table of contents<\/strong><\/p><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#comprendre-le-lien-entre-le-concept-msst-et-la-formation-bls-aed\">Understanding the link between the MSST concept and BLS-AED training<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#quest-ce-que-le-msst-un-pilier-legal-de-la-sante-et-securite-au-travail\">What is MSST? \u2014 A legal pillar of occupational health and safety<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#pourquoi-le-bls-aed-fait-partie-integrante-du-plan-daction-msst\">Why BLS-AED is an integral part of the MSST action plan<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#le-role-de-la-formation-premiers-secours-dans-la-culture-securite-de-lentreprise\">The role of first aid training in the company\u2019s safety culture<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#positionner-le-bls-aed-dans-le-plan-daction-securite-de-votre-entreprise\">Positioning BLS-AED in your company\u2019s safety action plan<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#planifier-la-formation-bls-aed-quand-et-pour-qui\">Planning BLS-AED training: when and for whom?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#exemple-de-plan-daction-msst-integrant-la-formation-bls-aed\">Example of an MSST action plan incorporating BLS-AED training<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#assurer-la-conformite-et-la-perennite-du-dispositif-bls-aed\">Ensuring the compliance and long-term sustainability of the BLS-AED system<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#respecter-la-directive-cfst-6508-et-lordonnance-opa\">Complying with CFST Directive 6508 and the OPA Ordinance<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#former-recycler-et-documenter-trois-leviers-pour-un-audit-reussi\">Train, refresh and document: three keys to a successful audit<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#preserver-la-culture-securite-a-long-terme\">Preserving the safety culture over the long term<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#les-bonnes-pratiques-pour-integrer-efficacement-le-bls-aed\">Best practices for effectively integrating BLS-AED<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#favoriser-une-approche-participative-et-pedagogique\">Promoting a participatory and educational approach<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#utiliser-les-audits-et-simulations-durgence-comme-outils-damelioration-continue\">Using audits and emergency simulations as tools for continuous improvement<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sappuyer-sur-un-partenaire-certifie-comme-safety-first\">Relying on a certified partner such as SafetyFirst<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#formations-complementaires-pour-renforcer-vos-competences-en-premiers-secours\">Additional training to strengthen your first aid skills<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#en-resume-faire-du-bls-aed-un-pilier-de-votre-strategie-securite\">In summary: making BLS-AED a pillar of your safety strategy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing the life-saving actions to take at work is not merely an asset: it is an obligation and a genuine pillar of prevention. As part of an <strong>MSST<\/strong> (occupational health and safety management) concept, <a href=\"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/certified-first-aid-training\/complete-bls-aed-src-training\/\">BLS-AED training<\/a> (Basic Life Support \u2013 Automated External Defibrillator) plays an essential role in ensuring employees can respond effectively and safely when faced with a medical emergency.<br \/>Integrating this training into the <strong>safety action plan<\/strong> strengthens the <strong>prevention culture<\/strong>, helps meet the requirements of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/occupational-health-and-safety-cfst-6508-obligations-and-msst-system\/\">CFST Directive 6508<\/a><\/strong> and gives every employee the right reflexes to act without delay.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article guides you step by step in understanding <strong>where and how to position BLS-AED in your MSST plan<\/strong>, following a clear method adapted to Swiss companies. The objective is to ensure legal compliance, a coherent system and team confidence in emergency situations.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comprendre-le-lien-entre-le-concept-msst-et-la-formation-bls-aed\">Understanding the link between the MSST concept and BLS-AED training<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quest-ce-que-le-msst-un-pilier-legal-de-la-sante-et-securite-au-travail\">What is MSST? \u2014 A legal pillar of occupational health and safety<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/occupational-health-and-safety-cfst-6508-obligations-and-msst-system\/elaboration-dun-concept-msst-sur-mesure-pour-votre-entreprise\/\">The <strong>MSST concept<\/strong><\/a>, defined by <strong>CFST Directive 6508<\/strong>, provides the framework for implementing an occupational health and safety management system in Switzerland. It requires every employer to ensure employee safety, assess occupational risks and plan appropriate preventive measures.<br \/>In practical terms, the <strong>MSST action plan<\/strong> brings together all the measures designed to protect employees: audits, training, medical monitoring, emergency procedures and internal communication.<br \/>One of the central elements of this system is <strong>medical emergency preparedness<\/strong>. This is where <strong>BLS-AED training<\/strong> plays a key role: it turns employees into first responders capable of taking immediate action before emergency services arrive.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pourquoi-le-bls-aed-fait-partie-integrante-du-plan-daction-msst\">Why BLS-AED is an integral part of the MSST action plan<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BLS-AED<\/strong> (Basic Life Support \u2013 Automated External Defibrillator) is more than just a first aid module. It is part of a <strong>comprehensive prevention strategy<\/strong>: one that fosters a professional environment where safety becomes second nature.<br \/>Integrating this training into the MSST plan makes it possible to:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ensure <strong>regulatory compliance<\/strong> with the requirements of CFST 6508;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>increase team responsiveness<\/strong> in the event of cardiac arrest, choking or a serious medical emergency;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>strengthen the safety culture<\/strong> by actively involving employees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every minute counts during cardiac arrest. Training staff in <strong>BLS-AED<\/strong> is therefore not a secondary choice, but a vital measure that can save lives while reinforcing the employer\u2019s responsibility.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"le-role-de-la-formation-premiers-secours-dans-la-culture-securite-de-lentreprise\">The role of first aid training in the company\u2019s safety culture<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/\"><strong>First aid training<\/strong><\/a> acts as a catalyst for cohesion and confidence within teams. It turns the theory of the <strong>MSST plan<\/strong> into everyday practice.<br \/>A trained employee knows how to:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>identify risks<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>act without panicking<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>alert emergency services effectively<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and <strong>perform the appropriate actions<\/strong> until medical assistance takes over.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond technical skills, training develops a <strong>participatory safety culture<\/strong> in which every member of the company becomes an active contributor to prevention. This is the approach promoted by certified organisations such as <strong>SafetyFirst<\/strong>: practical learning adapted to each sector, making <strong>BLS-AED<\/strong> an essential shared skill.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"positionner-le-bls-aed-dans-le-plan-daction-securite-de-votre-entreprise\">Positioning BLS-AED in your company\u2019s safety action plan<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"identifier-les-besoins-et-les-acteurs-du-dispositif-msst\">Identifying the needs and stakeholders of the MSST system<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before integrating <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/certified-first-aid-training\/complete-bls-aed-src-training\/\">BLS-AED training<\/a><\/strong> into your <strong>MSST action plan<\/strong>, it is essential to determine <strong>who needs to be trained, when and for what purpose<\/strong>.<br \/>The process begins with a <strong>safety audit<\/strong> or an <strong>MSST assessment<\/strong> to identify the risks specific to your company: lone working, physical activity, contact with the public, exposure to electrical or chemical hazards, and so on.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main stakeholders to involve are:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the <strong>safety officer<\/strong> or MSST coordinator, responsible for ensuring compliance with <strong>CFST Directive 6508<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>team leaders or HR managers, responsible for planning and monitoring training;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>employees designated as <strong>company first aiders<\/strong>, who are expected to respond first in an emergency;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and, depending on the size of the organisation, an <strong>occupational health and safety committee<\/strong> responsible for overall monitoring of workplace health and safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This initial identification ensures a clear allocation of responsibilities and the coherent integration of <strong>BLS-AED<\/strong> into the prevention strategy.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"planifier-la-formation-bls-aed-quand-et-pour-qui\">Planning BLS-AED training: when and for whom?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Planning<\/strong> is a key stage of the <strong>safety action plan<\/strong>.<br \/>In Switzerland, <strong>BLS-AED SRC training<\/strong> is generally recommended for all employees exposed to a high level of risk (industry, maintenance, contact with the public, transport).<br \/>It should be followed by <strong>SRC refresher training<\/strong> every two years in order to maintain competence and update practical skills in line with the recommendations of the <strong>Swiss Resuscitation Council<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some practical guidelines for integrating training into the MSST calendar:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>include <strong>BLS-AED<\/strong> in the <strong>annual implementation phase<\/strong> of the MSST concept;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>schedule sessions as part of the <strong>onboarding<\/strong> of new employees;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>combine the training with other <strong>risk prevention<\/strong> modules (fire safety, evacuation, first aid).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well-planned training ensures greater ownership of the system and continuity of the company\u2019s <strong>safety culture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"exemple-de-plan-daction-msst-integrant-la-formation-bls-aed\">Example of an MSST action plan incorporating BLS-AED training<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To illustrate this integration, let us consider a typical <strong>MSST action plan<\/strong> proposed by <strong>SafetyFirst<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Period<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Action<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Objective<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Responsible person<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Follow-up \/ Evaluation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>January<\/td><td>Initial MSST audit<\/td><td>Identify risks and priorities<\/td><td>Safety officer<\/td><td>Audit report<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>March<\/td><td>BLS-AED SRC training (IAS 1)<\/td><td>Train first responders<\/td><td>SafetyFirst \/ HR<\/td><td>Certificates &amp; follow-up<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>June<\/td><td>Emergency simulation<\/td><td>Assess responsiveness and coordination<\/td><td>Occupational health and safety committee<\/td><td>Report<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>September<\/td><td>BLS-AED refresher training<\/td><td>Maintain skills<\/td><td>SafetyFirst<\/td><td>Training register<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>December<\/td><td>Annual MSST review<\/td><td>Adjust the safety action plan<\/td><td>Management \/ HR<\/td><td>Final report<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This model shows how <strong>BLS-AED<\/strong> naturally fits into the <strong>MSST process<\/strong> by combining <strong>training<\/strong>, <strong>evaluation<\/strong> and <strong>continuous improvement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By applying this approach, every company can build an effective system that complies with legislation and, above all, is capable of saving lives.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"assurer-la-conformite-et-la-perennite-du-dispositif-bls-aed\">Ensuring the compliance and long-term sustainability of the BLS-AED system<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"respecter-la-directive-cfst-6508-et-lordonnance-opa\">Complying with CFST Directive 6508 and the OPA Ordinance<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CFST Directive 6508<\/strong> forms the legal basis for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/occupational-health-and-safety-cfst-6508-obligations-and-msst-system\/practical-guide-to-building-your-msst-method-examples-ready-to-use-templates\/\">occupational health and safety management (MSST)<\/a><\/strong> in Switzerland. It requires every employer to assess risks, implement preventive measures and provide employees with appropriate training.<br \/>Integrating <strong>BLS-AED training<\/strong> into the <strong>safety action plan<\/strong> directly meets these requirements. In the event of an accident, a company able to demonstrate a structured <strong>MSST concept<\/strong> and trained employees shows its commitment to <strong>risk prevention<\/strong> and the <strong>protection of its employees\u2019 health<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Ordinance on Accident Prevention (OPA)<\/strong> complements this framework by specifying the employer\u2019s duties regarding first aid and the provision of the necessary equipment, including the <strong>Automated External Defibrillator (AED)<\/strong>.<br \/>Bringing your company into compliance therefore means:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>establishing <strong>clear documentation<\/strong> (MSST plan, training records, audit reports);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ensuring the <strong>regular updating of BLS-AED skills<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and scheduling an <strong>annual review<\/strong> to verify the effectiveness of the measures in place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"former-recycler-et-documenter-trois-leviers-pour-un-audit-reussi\">Train, refresh and document: three keys to a successful audit<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An effective <strong>BLS-AED<\/strong> system is based on three inseparable pillars:<\/p>\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Train<\/strong> employees according to SRC or IAS standards so that they master resuscitation techniques and the use of the defibrillator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refresh<\/strong> skills regularly, because protocols evolve and practical skills fade over time. <strong>BLS-AED refresher training<\/strong> every two years is strongly recommended to maintain the quality of the response.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document<\/strong> every action: participant lists, certificates, training schedules and evaluation reports. These records provide the evidence required during an <strong>MSST audit<\/strong> and facilitate the planning of future sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traceability is not an administrative burden, but a management tool. It makes it possible to monitor progress, identify training needs and improve the <strong>safety culture<\/strong> over the long term.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preserver-la-culture-securite-a-long-terme\">Preserving the safety culture over the long term<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Putting a compliant system in place is a good start. Keeping it alive over time is even better.<br \/>The <strong>long-term sustainability of BLS-AED<\/strong> depends on the company\u2019s ability to embed the right reflexes in everyday practice. To achieve this:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>organise <strong>emergency exercises<\/strong> simulating real-life situations (cardiac arrest, medical emergency, injury);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>communicate regularly about the <strong>right first aid actions<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>recognise trained employees by appointing them as <strong>safety representatives<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and incorporate lessons learned into the <strong>annual MSST review<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This dynamic creates a <strong>living safety culture<\/strong> in which prevention is not limited to a legal obligation, but becomes a shared value. With this approach, <strong>BLS-AED<\/strong> ceases to be a one-off training course and becomes a <strong>permanent driver of responsibility and confidence<\/strong> within the company.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-safetyfirst-s-rl wp-block-embed-safetyfirst-s-rl\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ztOWxWrMbT\"><a href=\"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/conformite-cfst-6508\/\">Conformit\u00e9 CFST\u202f6508 expliqu\u00e9e : m\u00e9thode MSST en 10 \u00e9tapes pour les entreprises suisses-romandes<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Conformit\u00e9 CFST\u202f6508 expliqu\u00e9e : m\u00e9thode MSST en 10 \u00e9tapes pour les entreprises suisses-romandes&#8221; &#8212; SafetyFirst S\u00e0rl\" src=\"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/conformite-cfst-6508\/embed\/#?secret=W8SyOvshU5#?secret=ztOWxWrMbT\" data-secret=\"ztOWxWrMbT\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"les-bonnes-pratiques-pour-integrer-efficacement-le-bls-aed\">Best practices for effectively integrating BLS-AED<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"favoriser-une-approche-participative-et-pedagogique\">Promoting a participatory and educational approach<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Successful <strong>BLS-AED training<\/strong> is based not only on technical skills, but also on collective commitment. To strengthen the <strong>safety culture<\/strong>, it is essential to involve employees from the outset of the <strong>MSST action plan<\/strong>.<br \/>Invite them to share their experiences, ask questions and take an active part in practical sessions. This <strong>participatory<\/strong> approach helps embed the right reflexes and strengthens team cohesion.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>SafetyFirst<\/strong> trainers recommend adopting a scenario-based teaching approach: role plays, practical cases and hands-on use of the <strong>Automated External Defibrillator (AED)<\/strong>.<br \/>Learning how to save lives then becomes a meaningful, practical and unifying experience that goes beyond the basic regulatory framework to become a <strong>civic and professional responsibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"utiliser-les-audits-et-simulations-durgence-comme-outils-damelioration-continue\">Using audits and emergency simulations as tools for continuous improvement<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MSST audits<\/strong> and <strong>emergency simulations<\/strong> are powerful tools for assessing the maturity of the system and correcting deficiencies.<br \/>Schedule regular internal exercises recreating a cardiac arrest or serious accident. Observe team responsiveness, the quality of their actions and communication between responders.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After each simulation, conduct a <strong>structured debriefing<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Which steps were carried out correctly?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which areas need improvement?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Was the equipment (AED, first aid kit) easily accessible?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These lessons learned feed into the <strong>annual review of the safety action plan<\/strong> and make it possible to adjust procedures. This is how <strong>MSST<\/strong> develops into a process of <strong>continuous improvement<\/strong> directly connected to the realities of the workplace.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sappuyer-sur-un-partenaire-certifie-comme-safety-first\">Relying on a certified partner such as SafetyFirst<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Implementing a comprehensive programme of <strong>BLS-AED training<\/strong> and <strong>MSST management<\/strong> requires specific expertise. This is why many companies choose to rely on a <strong>certified partner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its comprehensive approach \u2014 <strong>audit, action plan, training and follow-up<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>SafetyFirst<\/strong> supports organisations in developing an <strong>MSST concept compliant with CFST Directive 6508<\/strong>.<br \/>Its trainers, accredited by the <strong>Swiss Resuscitation Council (SRC)<\/strong> and the <strong>Interassociation of Rescue (IAS)<\/strong>, provide recognised training adapted to each professional environment.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working with a qualified provider guarantees:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>comprehensive <strong>legal compliance<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>high-quality <strong>training<\/strong> aligned with SRC standards,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and the <strong>long-term sustainability of the BLS-AED system<\/strong> within your company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing a partner such as SafetyFirst means ensuring that your employees\u2019 safety is not left to chance, but is permanently integrated into your <strong>prevention strategy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"formations-complementaires-pour-renforcer-vos-competences-en-premiers-secours\">Additional training to strengthen your first aid skills<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SafetyFirst offers several additional modules to deepen, refresh or broaden your skills in resuscitation and emergency management. This supplementary training helps you remain operational, maintain a high level of proficiency and adapt to different professional environments or needs.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/certified-first-aid-training\/complete-bls-aed-src-training-2\/bls-aed-training-skills-maintenance-and-continuing-education\/\"><strong>BLS-AED SRC refresher training<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\u2192 Skills maintenance, reinforced practice and algorithm updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/certified-first-aid-training\/complete-bls-aed-src-training-2\/non-certified-bls-aed-training-src\/\"><strong>Non-SRC-certified BLS-AED training<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\u2192 Comprehensive, practical module compliant with the algorithm, without official certification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/certified-first-aid-training\/complete-bls-aed-src-training-2\/bls-aed-life-saving-techniques-training\/\"><strong>BLS-AED training \u2013 Life-saving skills<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\u2192 Short introduction to essential resuscitation and AED-use techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/certified-first-aid-training\/water-rescue-training\/\"><strong>Aquatic first aid training<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\u2192 First aid techniques in wet environments: drowning, extraction and aquatic CPR.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"en-resume-faire-du-bls-aed-un-pilier-de-votre-strategie-securite\">In summary: making BLS-AED a pillar of your safety strategy<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Integrating <strong>BLS-AED<\/strong> into the <strong>MSST action plan<\/strong> is not a mere administrative formality: it is a human, responsible and essential approach to <strong>risk prevention<\/strong>.<br \/>This training, recognised by the <strong>Swiss Resuscitation Council (SRC)<\/strong>, gives your teams the means to respond quickly and effectively to a life-threatening emergency while complying with the requirements of <strong>CFST Directive 6508<\/strong> and the <strong>OPA Ordinance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Putting a robust system in place means:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ensuring your company\u2019s <strong>legal compliance<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>developing a <strong>living safety culture<\/strong> in which every employee plays an active role;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ensuring <strong>immediate responsiveness<\/strong> in the event of an incident;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and strengthening <strong>collective confidence<\/strong> at work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With structured support, rigorous follow-up and regular training, <strong>BLS-AED<\/strong> becomes a true <strong>pillar of the MSST concept<\/strong> \u2014 a practical tool for protecting lives, valuing skills and embedding <strong>prevention<\/strong> at the heart of your company over the long term.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article guides you step by step in understanding where and how to position BLS-AED in your MSST plan, following a clear method adapted to Swiss companies. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":6969,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[312,307],"tags":[],"post_folder":[],"class_list":["post-7065","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bls-aed-and-resuscitation","category-safety-at-work-and-prevention"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7065","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7065"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7065\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8672,"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7065\/revisions\/8672"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6969"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7065"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7065"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7065"},{"taxonomy":"post_folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_folder?post=7065"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}