The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, announced on Tuesday that it has successfully completed a specialized training program for approximately 120 frontline workers from BSES.
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, announced on Tuesday the successful completion of a specialized training course for approximately 120 frontline workers from BSES.
The training program was conducted under the Centre of Excellence for Trauma and Burns, an initiative of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The premier institute stated that the training, held at the seminar hall of the Burns and Plastic Surgery Block, was designed to strengthen the emergency response skills of utility workers, who are often the first to respond to accidents, electrocutions, fires, and other critical situations.
The initiative acknowledges the vital role that power and utility workers play in maintaining urban safety.
The program was led by Dr. Maneesh Singhal, Professor in the Department of Plastic and Burns Surgery, and Dr. Sushma Sagar, Professor of Trauma Surgery.
Dr. Singhal provided insights into various types of electrical injuries, their clinical symptoms, and the critical stages of care—from immediate first aid to hospital-based emergency treatment and long-term rehabilitation.
Dr. Sagar highlighted the importance of the “golden hour” in trauma response and the core principles of basic life support.
Hands-on training and simulation exercises were incorporated to build confidence and promote quick, effective decision-making during emergencies, enabling workers to respond efficiently in crisis situations.
By enhancing frontline workers’ knowledge of emergency protocols, first aid techniques, and best practices for managing electrical and burn injuries, the training plays a key role in creating a safer and more responsive workplace.
This initiative not only empowers individual workers but also strengthens the community’s overall capacity to handle emergencies with skill and compassion.
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