What applies to businesses regarding first aid?
New Greek legislation on CPR and the Heimlich manoeuvre in the workplace.
Greek Law 5239/2025 introduces a new provision on training employees in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the Heimlich manoeuvre.
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Law 5239/2025 — Article 39 provides that the employer must provide employees with training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the Heimlich manoeuvre. The training method depends on the number of employees at the facility.
Facility with up to 50 employees
“Training is provided through educational videos and material made available free of charge by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.”
Facility with more than 50 employees
“Training is provided through courses by certified first aid training providers to half of the facility's employees, at least every three years.”
Important: the 50-employee threshold applies to the facility — that is, the specific workplace — and not to the company as a whole.
What if you want more than simply watching a video?
Life on Line Academy offers in-person, hands-on first aid training at your business premises.
Training can be adapted to your team's needs and include hands-on practice of core first aid skills, according to the programme chosen.
Training through free material
As the law provides, in facilities with up to 50 employees training can meet the legal framework through the free educational material of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.
Experiential, in-person training
Life on Line Academy offers a more structured, practical experience: a live instructor at your premises, real practice and adaptation to your team's needs — with certification available depending on the programme.
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- Hands-on practice
- Training at your premises
- Training tailored to your team
- Instructor and real equipment
- Certification available depending on the programme
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Request a QuoteFrequently asked questions
What changes under Law 5239/2025?
The employer must provide employees with training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the Heimlich manoeuvre. The training method depends on the number of employees at the facility.
What applies to facilities with up to 50 employees?
Training is provided through educational videos and material made available free of charge by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.
What applies to facilities with more than 50 employees?
Training is provided through courses by certified first aid training providers to half of the facility's employees, at least every three years.
Does the 50-employee threshold apply to the company or the facility?
It applies to the facility — that is, the specific workplace — and not to the company as a whole.
Can Life on Line Academy come to our premises?
Yes. Training takes place in person at your business premises, with real equipment and adapted to your team's needs.
Can we request a quote for all our staff?
Of course. Contact us to discuss the number of people, the location and the programme that suits you.
Is certification available?
Yes, certification is available depending on the training programme chosen.
Source: Greek Law 5239/2025, Article 39.
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