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First aid, rights and responsibilities – Online training in 16 languages

Rights, Responsibilities, Insurance, and First Aid in the Workplace

20 Min.

German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Czech, Greek, Swedish, Finnish, Arabic

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First aid, rights and responsibilities at a glance

Legal basis: §§ 12, 15 and 16 ArbSchG (German Occupational Safety and Health Act), SGB VII (German Social Code Book VII), DGUV Vorschrift 1 (§§ 4, 24–28)
Who must participate: All employees
How often: Prior to taking up work and regularly thereafter, at least once annually (§ 12 ArbSchG, § 4 DGUV Vorschrift 1); adolescents at least semi-annually (§ 29 JArbSchG (German Youth Employment Protection Act)).
Proof: Written or electronic documentation with date, content, and participants; Armstrong automatically generates a certificate for this purpose.
Languages: 16 languages: German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Czech, Greek, Swedish, Finnish, Arabic

Facts about the training

Legal basis	§§ 12, 15 and 16 ArbSchG, SGB VII, DGUV Vorschrift 1 (§§ 4, 24–28)
Target group	All employees
Refresher	every 12 months
Duration	20 minutes
Languages	16
Proof	Certificate with knowledge test

What participants learn

Rights and duties of employers and employees
Statutory accident insurance for occupational and commuting accidents
Duty to provide first aid
Rescue chain and emergency call
Life-saving emergency measures and use of a defibrillator (AED)

Frequently asked questions

Does the safety training replace training as a first aider?

No. Company first aiders require training comprising 9 teaching units at an authorized body and refresher training every two years (DGUV Vorschrift 1, § 26). The safety training informs all employees about first aid in the company.

Are commuting accidents insured?

Yes. Accidents on the direct route to and from work are covered by statutory accident insurance (§ 8 Abs. 2 SGB VII).

Is online safety training legally permissible?

Yes. Safety training may be conducted electronically if the content is workplace-related, comprehension is tested, and employees can ask questions of a competent person at any time (DGUV Regel 100-001 (rules of German statutory accident insurance), Abschnitt 2.3). Armstrong tests comprehension with knowledge questions and provides a question function.

How is the safety training documented?

Upon completion, each person receives a certificate with their name, date, topic, and the result of the knowledge test. Participation can be retrieved by the employer at any time in the participation matrix – this provides proof of documentation in accordance with § 4 Abs. 1 DGUV Vorschrift 1.

Mandatory in these industries

Included in your training package

Included with Basic or Basic Pro. A one-participant package costs 19,00 € net per month, plus applicable VAT. This is the platform package price, not a separate course fee. Quantity pricing is available.

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This module covers rights, responsibilities, insurance and first-aid awareness. It does not qualify someone as an Ersthelfer (certified workplace first aider).

German workplace safety requirements

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About this course

The training course provides essential knowledge about rights and obligations in occupational safety and health, emphasizing the shared responsibility of employers and employees for safety and health in the workplace. It explains how statutory workers’ compensation insurance works, including coverage for work-related and commuting accidents, as well as benefits in the event of an accident. Another focus is on the basics of first aid, ranging from the general duty to provide assistance, through the chain of survival and making the correct emergency call, to immediate life-saving measures and the use of an AED. Participants also learn about the significance of accident reporting and the importance of access to first-aid supplies so they can respond in a structured and effective manner during emergencies.