Fundamental training first aid

18 april 2023

On March 3rd and April 17th, we received insights from Jan, an instructor in First Aid and Safety at 6Point Safety & Security B.V. based in Epe. Jan shed light on the functioning of an AED, steps to take when someone is choking, and the correct way to perform CPR.

Businesses' Emergency Response (BHV)

As a company, it's mandatory to establish a safe (working) environment for both staff and potential visitors. Within Dulimex, we have an ample number of certified Emergency Response Officers (BHV'ers). However, recognizing the utility of fundamental first aid knowledge for everyone, we extended the opportunity to our colleagues to participate in a basic First Aid Training. An impressive total of 13 colleagues expressed interest and, divided into two groups, underwent the foundational course.

Training

Through engaging facts and occasionally confronting truths, Jan imparted the fundamental principles to us with the assertion 'Meaningful violence exists.' Thirty compressions, followed by two breaths. Initially, five breaths and then 15 compressions. It's all about knowing the sequence. Subsequently, we put our newfound knowledge into practice on one another and on practice mannequins.

"It's comforting to have had the chance to observe how an AED operates and to understand what to pay attention to if an emergency situation arises."

Impression