Employee Who Collapsed at Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation Saved by Colleagues' Emergency First Aid
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Min-young] An employee who collapsed while working at the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) was saved by the emergency treatment provided by colleagues.
According to KDIC on the 16th, around 11:40 a.m. on the 9th, employee A, who was working in the office in Jangchung-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, suddenly collapsed and showed symptoms of respiratory distress. Employee B, who was nearby, calmly recalled recent training and immediately secured the airway and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Then, another employee C brought the automated external defibrillator (AED) available in the office and continued CPR until the 119 emergency responders arrived.
Employee D called 119 and waited with the elevator on the first floor.
Employee A, who was transported to the emergency room by 119, regained consciousness on the same day thanks to the efforts of colleagues and is currently stable.
KDIC evaluated this as a result of diligently maintaining safety equipment and conducting employee safety training.
Efforts to strengthen KDIC’s occupational health and safety management system were recognized last month through an audit by the KSR Certification Institute, confirming that the corporation’s system meets international standards, and accordingly, KDIC obtained ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) certification.
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KDIC has reaffirmed the importance of safety equipment and safety education and plans to strengthen CPR training for employees. President Wi Seong-baek of KDIC stated, “By prioritizing the lives and safety of the public and continuously conducting safety education to create a safe workplace, we were able to save a colleague’s life,” and added, “We will further enhance safety education to prepare for various disasters and accidents and strive to protect the safety of the public.”
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