BY BEN BILUA
Gizo

COMMUNITY Access and Urban Services Enhancement (CAUSE) project staffs in Gizo, Western Province, have successfully undergone a two-day First Aid training that aims to equip them with essential life-saving skills.

The training was conducted by the Solomon Islands Red Cross Society Gizo Branch at the Seventh Day Adventist Hall.

The training focused on basic first aid standard procedures relevant to workplace and community settings.

Speaking to Island Sun, one of the trainers, Ms. Samantha Ratu, said the training was designed to help participants respond effectively to emergencies that may occur in workplaces or homes.

She said participants were introduced to the DRABC first aid procedure, which stands for Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing and Circulation.

“First aid is very important in every walk of life as it can help save lives.

“A first aid practitioner can help resuscitate a patient who is not breathing and handle casualties properly before seeking medical attention,” Ratu said.

She said first aid knowledge and skills are also useful in households, as emergencies can happen at any time.

CAUSE Trainer, Ms. Rewlyn Malasa Pitisopa, described the training as timely and important, especially for workers involved in CAUSE projects who often operate in field environments.

“We normally provide training to our project participants before they go out to the field. This training helps ensure our workers are equipped with basic first aid knowledge and skills,” she said.

Pitisopa said emergencies are unpredictable, and CAUSE remains committed to ensuring the safety and preparedness of its workers.

“We do not know when an emergency might happen, so it is our responsibility to make sure our workers are properly equipped with first aid knowledge and skills,” she said.

Pitisopa acknowledges the Solomon Islands Red Cross Society Gizo Branch for accepting the request to facilitate the training programme.

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