Patiala (Manpreet Singh):- A special training programme was organised under the supervision of Dr. Karamjit Kaur, Principal of PM SHRI Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Sanaur, to educate students, teachers and parents about increasing natural, seasonal and man-made disasters, domestic accidents, heart attacks, cardiac arrest, unconsciousness, shock, and accidents involving gases, electricity, petroleum and chemical substances.
Kaka Ram Verma, chief trainer of the First Aid Safety Health Awareness Mission and a Government of India disaster management trainer, along with Hardeep Singh Sanaur, founder president of Mission Lali and Haryali, provided information about natural, seasonal and man-made disasters, including those caused by wars. They also explained the causes of domestic accidents and ways to prevent them.
The participants were taught methods to help victims suffering from heart attacks, cardiac arrest, unconsciousness, shock, low blood sugar and low blood pressure. Training was also provided in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the recovery position and artificial respiration using a ventilator.
The trainers explained different types of fires and methods of extinguishing them using water, soil, depriving the fire of oxygen and fire extinguishers. Hardeep Singh urged students to avoid firecrackers and explosive items during Diwali and other festivals, save their parents’ hard-earned money, and help reduce pollution, El Niño-related effects and global warming. He also explained the benefits of blood donation.
Thanking the trainers, Principal Dr. Karamjit Kaur said that knowledge of disaster management, civil defence, first aid and fire safety would help villagers and students prevent accidents, assist victims and protect valuable lives and property.
