WELLNESS
STENA – A HEART-SAFE WORKPLACE
In 2011, what shouldn't happen happened: a colleague went into cardiac arrest. Then and there, Paulina Runnestad from the HSEQ & Security Department at Stena Line Scandinavia, decided to invest in CPR training for all Stena employees ashore.
Paulina initially received help with conducting training from a nurse at the Danish terminal, but later decided to become an instructor herself. Paulina has now been holding in-house CPR courses since 2011.
AFTER THE FIRST TEN MINUTES, FEW SURVIVE
Starting CPR early increases the chance of survival by two to three times compared to doing nothing while waiting for an ambulance. To increase the victim’s chances of survival, CPR must be started within minutes. Using a defibrillator within three minutes increases the chance of survival by 70 percent.
“My goal is to train as many people as possible here at Stena,” says Paulina. “We have a large workplace, frequently hosting customers, guests and suppliers. Those attending the course are new employees who have never had our CPR training, but we also have those who just need a refresher session. Since you never know how you’ll react in this kind of situation, it’s important to get in multiple training sessions. Only then will you feel confident that you can perform proper CPR. It should also be noted that in the event of an incident, the most important thing is to do something. Everyone can do something!”
EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING!
CPR training is held on the last Wednesday of each month at Stena’s headquarters in Gothenburg. Sign up using the QR code posted beside all evacuation plans or contact Paulina Runnestad.
Don’t forget to practice your skills! The more times you’ve practiced performing CPR and using a defibrillator, the more likely you are to save a life in a stressful situation.
