Workplace first aid requirements

If you run or manage a workplace in Dominican Republic — 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 Dominican Republic.

What the law requires in Dominican Republic

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

No explicit ban on online first-aid training for the workplace; the regulation requires trained brigades without prescribing the format.

Region specifics

• Mandatory formation of emergency brigades above 15 workers; a joint occupational safety and health committee is also required.

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.