The Monaco Government has adopted a new law outlining the conditions for managing emergency first aid for workers who suffer an accident or medical episode while on the job. The decree is set to improve the way in which such incidents are handled by mandating first aid training. 

This ministerial decree, implemented in line with a Sovereign Ordinance concerning Occupational Health, sets the framework for organising first aid in the workplace, aiming to ensure swift and effective care for affected employees.

According to a government statement on Friday 27th September, the goal is to ensure that a victim of an accident or illness can be removed safely from immediate danger, preventing further harm, while trained employees administer necessary first aid until specialised help arrives. This measure seeks to reduce the risk of a “secondary accident” by providing rapid response.

Welcomed by both the Federation of Monegasque Enterprises (FEDEM) and the Chamber of Building Employers, the decree formalises a practice already in place at many companies. It mandates first aid training for employees, adapted according to the company’s size and activity.

The Labor Inspectorate is available to assist Monaco businesses with any questions regarding the decree’s implementation. They can be contacted by phone at +377 98 98 87 26 or visited at 17 rue Princesse Florestine.

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