Accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. What makes these more dangerous is that they come on the most unexpected occasions and unless there is someone around with the proper knowledge to provide immediate medical attention, the person in trouble, could end up getting deeper into it. This is just one of the reasons why we invest time and money in preparing our employees for the worst-case scenarios.
Jorge Argueta from NSTCS demonstrating CPR Training to the Class
Looking at it long-term, CPR and first aid training also provide employees with the knowledge to avoid accidents in the workplace. Part of the training phase teaches us about the impact of cardiac arrests and certain accidents on their bodies. Thus, they will take the extra effort to assure that these incidences will never happen again.
No one wants to see a coworker fall victim to cardiac arrest or injury requiring CPR, but we do need to ensure we are ready for those moments. This is perhaps the biggest benefit of giving employees proper CPR training. Cardiac arrests are a matter of life and death. The fate of the worker suffering from a health concern will depend on the steps taken seconds after he gets into trouble. According to recent data, 90% of people who suffer from cardiac arrest die before they reach a hospital or medical care facility.
People are motivated to work for a company that consistently shows that it is concerned for the people under its roof as well as on our roofs. Every year Empire Roofing incorporates CPR training as part of our safety culture which helps increase employee morale.
Providing our employees with CPR and first aid training is just one of the many ways we show that we care for the health and well-being of our teammates. As workers feel more motivated, they are able to work better.