Imagine a scenario: a worker suffers a sudden cardiac arrest in the office. Panic ensues, precious minutes tick by, and no one knows how to perform CPR or use an AED. The consequences can be devastating – loss of life, legal ramifications, a shattered workforce, and a tarnished company reputation. Sadly, this hypothetical situation is a grim reality for many businesses that neglect the importance of First Aid and CPR training.

Throughout the journey to make first aid skills more popular in Vietnam, Survival SKills Vietnam has listened to countless unfortunate stories happened in many industries such as:

  • A hard-working manager had a stroke but her colleagues didn’t recognise early symptoms until too late.
  • A tourist drowned in a private beach of a resort but the lifeguard didn’t recognise quickly nor provide proper rescue and CPR.
  • A trekker got injured in a national park that took the tourguide 2 hours to bring him to the nearest road for ambulance pickup.
  • A driver was caught in a traffic accident but helped an injured biker incorrectly and made the situation worse.

The absence of basic life-saving skills in the workplace can have far-reaching consequences, impacting a company’s financial stability, legal standing, and overall well-being.

Let’s examine the potential fallout when accidents occur and First Aid knowledge is lacking:

  • Increased Risk of Fatalities and Long-Term Disability: The first few minutes after an accident are critical. Immediate CPR and First Aid can dramatically increase the chances of survival and minimize the severity of injuries. Without these interventions, minor injuries can escalate, and life-threatening situations can turn fatal.
  • Legal Liabilities and Penalties: In many countries, employers are legally obligated to provide adequate First Aid training and resources. Failing to comply can result in hefty fines, lawsuits, and even criminal charges. Negligence in ensuring a safe working environment can lead to severe legal repercussions. Therefore, many FDI companies also require their partners and suppliers to share the same responsiblities.
  • Financial Losses: Workplace accidents without proper First Aid intervention can lead to significant financial losses for businesses.
  • Direct Costs: These include medical expenses, workers’ compensation claims, insurance premium hikes, legal fees, and potential payouts for wrongful death or disability.
  • Indirect Costs: Lost productivity due to employee absence, recruitment and training costs for replacements, damage to company reputation, and decreased employee morale can all contribute to a substantial financial burden.
  • Reputational Damage: Accidents that result in serious injury or death due to inadequate First Aid response can severely damage a company’s reputation. Negative media coverage, social media backlash, and loss of trust from clients and partners can significantly impact a business’s brand image and future prospects.
  • Psychological Impact on Employees: Witnessing a traumatic event to their colleagues or clients without the skills to help can be deeply distressing for employees. This can lead to anxiety, fear, guilt, and decreased morale, affecting the overall work environment and productivity.

In Vietnam, where First Aid education is not yet mandatory in schools, the lack of awareness and training exacerbates these risks. Businesses often prioritize profit-driven services without emphasizing the importance of First Aid training, leaving employees unprepared for emergencies.

Investing in comprehensive First Aid and CPR training is not merely an option – it’s a critical responsibility for businesses. It’s about safeguarding employees, protecting the company’s financial well-being, and fostering a culture of safety and preparedness. Ignoring this responsibility can have dire consequences, transforming a preventable accident into a costly and tragic event.

Thankfully, nowsaday CPR and First Aid Training is available in many forms that fit to demands and budgets of many businesses such as:

  • Traditional face-to-face training for the best practical impact.
  • Blended training so the learners can master theory components at their own pace and attened shortened face-to-face training.
  • E-learning to make CPR and first aid knowledge accessible to a large team without the time and logistical constraints.

Survival Skills Vietnam is proud to provide our CPR and First Aid Training to hundreds of organizations in Vietnam who commit in the best values to their clients and employees. We went beyond traditional training organisations who only provide training services. Survival Skills Vietnam strive to ensure your whole team provide the best emergency care when it matters the mosts with many exclusive free-of-charge post-training benefits:

  • Consultation to implement SSVN’s comprehensive digital ecosystem that your staff can rely on to provide the most accurate first aid.
  • Regular practice workshops so your employees can practice again with our equipments and guidance.
  • Priority to attend our regular workshops of a variety of first aid and mental health topics.
  • E-learning courses for the learners to be reminded of what they learnt and to acquire new health knowledge.