Workers Receive First Aid Training

A total of 20 workers from the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal took part in a First Aid training session. The training was offered to staff from Industrial Safety and Occupational Health, as well as operational and administrative personnel, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure timely response in the event of an emergency at both ports.

The training, which lasts approximately 7 hours, provides comprehensive instruction that combines theory with hands-on practice in response to specific incidents.

Worker Kevin Racero described the training as phenomenal:

“We learned techniques for dealing with drowning cases, and we also covered important laws related to medical emergencies.”

Meanwhile, Reynaldo García, Industrial Safety and Occupational Health Officer, highlighted the value of these sessions:

“This type of training is well received because it helps us expand our knowledge in emergency medical response, and as port workers, it equips us with the tools to provide support in any situation.”

Dr. Katherine Willis, Chief Occupational Health Physician at the Serviestiba Workers’ Clinic, noted that two sessions of this kind are conducted each year to enhance workers’ knowledge.She added that participants are primarily from the Industrial Safety and Occupational Health departments, but also include operational staff whose duties require them to be prepared for emergency situations.