On Saturday January 17, 2015, Teamsters Local 769 hosted its first ever CPR class at the Miami Union hall. Today’s workplace is safer than ever thanks to Labor Unions, but in an age of increased productivity and automation the battle to keep the workplace safe goes on. Union members are the safest, most highly trained workers in their industries and having the correct training to respond to an emergency can sometimes be the difference between life and death.
During the class, members received training on C.P.R., B.L.S. (basic life support) and A.E.D. Defibrillator training such as what to do when a child, infant or an adult has a problem breathing; giving compressions and breaths to an infant, a child and an adult; the Heimlich Maneuver and how to use an automatic external defibrillator (AED).
The instructor of the course was a Teamster Local 769 shop steward from Medics Ambulance in Miami, FL. The course lasted approximately two and one half to three hours and the cost of the class was $25.00 which included a plastic mouth piece for the members to keep. Upon completion of the course the member were CPR Certified and they will receive their CPR certification within two weeks by mail.
“I think this is a great class to offer to the members and their families. It’s a class that can save a life”, said David Renshaw-H.R.C. who was one of the first members to take the class at the Union hall.
Stay tuned as Teamsters Local 769 will be having additional courses to offer in the near future. Since class sizes are small, they will be offered on a first come first serve basis so look for details on the next offering soon.
If you would like additional information please contact David Renshaw (305) 642-6255, ext 2236 or by email at drenshaw@teamsterslocal769.org.
Together we can make a difference…..let’s educate and save lives.
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