SST – Workplace First Aider Training

Why take First Aid at Work training?

In accordance with labor regulations, employers are required to organize emergency response procedures within their company.
This includes setting up an alert system in the event of an accident and ensuring the presence of specially trained staff. In the absence of a nurse, these staff members will provide first aid until professional emergency services arrive.

Job-related Skills

Read and understand product labels
Identify CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, Reprotoxic) substances
Understand health risks
Apply prevention measures related to chemical hazards

ROLE OF THE SST
The role of the workplace first aider (SST) is to provide initial emergency assistance to a victim, potentially saving lives. The intervention takes place during the first critical minutes until professional help arrives.
The SST acts within the company but can also assist anyone in need as a citizen (Article 223-6 of the French Penal Code).
The SST also plays a key role in risk prevention, identifying dangerous situations and reporting them to management.

Key Knowledge:

The SST’s role inside and outside the company
Workplace accident statistics by sector
Specific risks and appropriate responses
Emergency phone numbers
First aid equipment availability and condition (first aid kit, AED, etc.)
Internal emergency and prevention personnel
Health and safety record keeping

LEGAL FRAMEWORK
The SST is limited:

In time: intervenes immediately until professional help arrives
In resources: uses only the first aid kit or company-authorized equipment
In location: acts under employer responsibility within the company, and under personal responsibility outside of it

SST CERTIFICATE
Delivered via the national Forprev platform, accessible by certified training providers. The certificate is valid for 24 months.

Who is this training for?
Open to all employees on a voluntary basis, with no specific prerequisites.
Upon successful assessment, participants receive an SST certificate valid for 24 months, which is equivalent to the PSC1 (Civic First Aid Level 1).

How?
Based on INRS guidelines (version V4.07/2022), the SST training provides workers with the skills to act in emergency situations and prevent workplace risks.
Since January 1, 2019, the initial training lasts 14 hours, followed by a 7-hour refresher (MAC) every 24 months.

Training Objectives

Enable participants to effectively respond in an emergency at work and intervene safely during risky situations, applying prevention and safety procedures specific to the company

Teaching Method

The training includes hands-on activities, feedback sharing, and experience exchange. It is led by certified SST trainers who are up to date with their own refresher training (MAC)