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First Aid Training Requirements for Workplaces in India

Last updated 30 September 2026

Key takeaway

First aid boxes, trained first aiders per shift, CPR and AED skills, and refresher cycles for Indian workplaces.

By the Plan My Health corporate health team

First Aid Training Requirements for Workplaces in India

First aid is one of the oldest workplace health duties in Indian law and one of the most commonly neglected in practice.

What the rules cover

The Factories Act, 1948 and state rules require first aid boxes in proportion to the workers employed and trained first aiders available during working hours. Other workplaces follow the rules of their own sector and state, and many adopt the same standard as good practice.

What first aiders should be able to do

Assess a casualty and call for help
Perform CPR and use an AED
Control bleeding and manage burns and fractures
Handle choking, fainting, seizures and heat illness

Refreshers and drills

Skills fade quickly. Plan refreshers and run emergency drills so first aiders practise with your actual layout and ambulance arrangements.

This article is general guidance, not legal advice. Requirements vary by state, process and headcount, so confirm the rules that apply to each site with your factory inspectorate or a qualified adviser.

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