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Certified Emergency Response Training
During the year, 10 employees from the
Plantation Division
had
participated in a 2-day basic occupational First Aid, CPR & AED
training course. Upon completion of the course, participants were
able to:
• Perform basic life support skill such as CPR & Choking.
• Understand the importance of Automated External Defibrillator
(AED) to increase survival rate of a person in cardiac arrest or
having a heart attack.
• Render First Aid management during an emergency with
minimal equipment for injuries such as bleeding, burn, shock,
fracture, and spinal injury.
• Understand systematic approach to survey & diagnose patient.
• Become a Qualified First Aider pursuant to the Occupational
Safety & Health Act 1994
All participants underwent theoretical and practical assessments;
which included multiple-choice questions, skill demonstrations
and mock drills (scenario based). 9 out of the 10 participants had
qualified themselves as certified First Aiders.
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency preparedness is an
essential aspect of our operations.
Thus our facilities are equipped
with first-aid kits, firefighting
systems and have in place
adequate response plans, spill
prevention and other programs to
respond to emergencies.
Safety briefings are routine pre-
requisites that precedes the
daily activities for most of our
businesses. This ensures employees
are focused on performing the
tasks at hand as quickly and
safely as possible. These briefings
primarily serve as a daily reminder
of the job/task sequence and
the potential hazards which may
be present. Emphasis is always
given on the need to wear proper
attire such as Personal, Protective
Equipment (PPE) and on the use
of appropriate equipment. An
emergency response plan is also
carefully conveyed employees
to ensure everyone is aware of the
steps to be taken in the event of an
emergency.
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