Workplace first aid requirements

If you run or manage a workplace in Peru — 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 Peru.

What the law requires in Peru

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

Law 29783 requires at least four annual OSH trainings without prescribing a format; the hands-on first-aid component is usually in person. Grey zone: accepted.

Region specifics

• The annual safety plan must integrate a first-aid training programme for the emergency brigade; at least four OSH trainings per year are mandatory for all staff.

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.