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𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻? So why do non-swimmers travel by boat without a life vest? 🤔
It's not enough to rely on swimming skills. A life jacket is essential for everyone, regardless of how well you swim.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝟱 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲.

1. It can keep you afloat even if you're unconscious. Head injuries or shock can happen, but a life vest may keep your head a bit above water, allowing you to breathe.

2. Instant buoyancy means you won’t sink if you fall in unexpectedly. The life vest helps keep you afloat while you wait for rescue.

3. Conserves your energy. Swimming or treading water is exhausting. A life vest allows you to rest while waiting for help.

4. Prevents hypothermia. Cold water can be dangerous. Life jackets help retain body heat and help reduce the rate of hypothermia until you're rescued.

5. Makes you visible. Brightly coloured and reflective life vests make it easier for rescuers to spot you in the water.

Next time you’re on the water, ask yourself: Why risk it? Wear a life jacket. It’s simple and it could save your life. ⛑️

𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘, 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧, 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂r 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗰 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
This is something many organizations with remote operations take for granted—until a real emergency happens.

When a critical health issue arises, every second counts, and delayed response can make all the difference between life and death. Unfortunately, many companies only realize the importance of a swift and well-coordinated emergency evacuation plan when it’s too late.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

Prioritizing urgent medical response and having a clear, practiced evacuation plan ensures the safety and well-being of your team, no matter how isolated the location.

Investing in preparedness today can save lives tomorrow. This also help protect the reputation of the company and save the company from possible litigation costs.

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆? Let's revisit our medical emergency evacuation plan this week.

𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲, 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲

Photo: My teammate Peter and I on a ship (Minerva Sophia) clinic.

Just as many civilians lack the skill required to apply a hashtag in trauma emergency. 📣📣

Many civilians also lack the hashtag and Heimlich maneuver skills. Knowing how to carry an accident victim is also a life saver.📣

Basic life saving skills should be everyone’s business.

Rawlings Oke Godwin on LinkedIn: #tourniquet #cpr #letsmakelifesavingtrend #drrawlings #bls #firstaid Just as many civilians lack the skill required to apply a in trauma emergency. 📣📣 Many civilians also lack the and Heimlich maneuver…