Law 5239/2025: what it requires from your business
Article 39. In force since 1 January 2026. Applies per installation.
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The four obligations
At every site with more than 50 employees, at least 50% of staff are trained in CPR and the Heimlich manoeuvre by a certified first aid provider, and the training is repeated every 3 years. At a site with up to 50 employees, the employer covers the obligation with the Ministry of Labour training videos and material.
50+ employees at the site
The threshold counts per building or unit, not per company. A business with three branches is assessed three times.
50% of staff trained in CPR and the Heimlich manoeuvre
By a certified first aid provider. A simple certificate of attendance is not a certification.
Repeat every 3 years
The ERC certificate is valid for three years. We notify you before it expires.
Up to 50 employees
The employer covers the obligation with the Ministry of Labour training videos and material. Hands-on training remains the only kind that builds real skill.
An AED is not an Article 39 obligation. We recommend one because it makes CPR effective.
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Law 5239/2025 calculator
How many employees do you need to train?
Above 50 employees per site, at least 50% must be trained by a certified first aid provider.
60
people to train
9
groups of 7
2
4-hour training sessions
up to 5 groups in parallel, space permitting
from €2,100 plus VAT
indicative cost
€2,604 incl. VAT
Estimate based on €35 per person plus VAT. The final price depends on the number of sites, groups and dates.
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We will get back to you within one business day with pricing and available dates.
Sanctions and liability
Non-compliance leads to administrative sanctions from the Labour Inspectorate. If an incident occurs with untrained staff, the employer bears civil liability regardless of the sanction.
How to comply in 10 days
Today: you send us the form with your number of employees
Day 1 to 2: written quote and proposed dates
By day 10: training at your premises, groups of 7, each with its own instructor and manikin, up to 5 groups in parallel
After the training: digital ERC certificates and a compliance attestation for the safety officer's file
What the compliance training includes
- Adult CPR
- Heimlich manoeuvre
- Recovery position
- AED use (as part of CPR)
- Calling 166
Optional extensions
- Bleeding control (BCON)
- Burns and electric shock
- Paediatric CPR for schools
Prices per programme are listed on the Pricing page. For large groups or multiple sites, request a quote.
See pricesFrequently asked questions
Is an AED mandatory?
An AED is not an Article 39 obligation. We recommend one because it makes CPR effective. Special provisions apply to specific venues, such as swimming pools.
How much does it cost?
Prices per programme are listed on the Pricing page. For large groups or multiple sites, request a quote.
See pricesWhich certificate does the Labour Inspectorate ask for?
The law requires training by a certified first aid provider. The ERC certificate is the European standard. We also provide a compliance attestation for your file.
What if we work in shifts or have many people?
Groups of 7, four hours each. We run up to 5 groups at the same time, meaning up to 35 people in one four-hour session, as long as your space allows it. We schedule around your shifts.
How quickly?
Usually within 10 days of accepting the quote.
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We will get back to you within one business day with pricing and available dates.