Workplace first aid requirements

If you run or manage a workplace in Sénégal — an office, shop, construction site or factory — the law requires you to have enough trained first-aiders on your staff, ready to help a colleague in an emergency.

An employer duty — to rescue a colleague

Workplace first aid is not a job qualification: it is the employer's duty to appoint and train enough first-aiders, scaled to headcount and risk level, so someone can act immediately if a colleague is injured. The exact number and rules depend on the regulations that apply in Sénégal.

What the law requires in Sénégal

Sénégal governs occupational health and safety through national legislation that requires employers to provide first aid in the workplace.

The regulation requires part of the staff to be trained in first aid without prescribing a delivery mode; online theory followed by a practical assessment is accepted.

Region specifics

• The Labour and Social Security Inspector oversees compliance; occupational risk prevention is supported by the Social Security Fund.

Why it matters

A workplace emergency can happen at any time. When it does, the difference between a positive outcome and a tragedy often comes down to whether someone nearby is trained to respond. Having certified first aiders on staff isn't just a legal requirement — it's an investment in your team's safety.