Building a Culture of Workplace Safety, PERDHAKI Equips Staff with Emergency Response Training
MALARIA PERDHAKI – JAKARTA. The Central Office of the Association of Voluntary Health Services of Indonesia (PERDHAKI) held a "Workplace Emergency Response Training" on October 14, 2026, in Jakarta. The event aimed to strengthen the culture of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) while equipping organizational personnel to handle various crisis scenarios.
The training was designed to respond to contemporary threats, ranging from potential megathrust earthquakes to extreme heatwaves resulting from climate change.
Efforts toward achieving a zero-accident target have traditionally gained traction in the manufacturing sector due to the inherent risks of heavy machinery. In factory environments, for instance, security personnel trained in basic First Aid (P3K) often serve as the primary line of defense in ensuring worker safety.
However, these risks are no longer confined to factories. Threats like earthquake tremors, office building fires, and heat-related illnesses loom over everyone—including field workers such as online ride-hailing drivers and individuals engaging in outdoor activities, such as marathon runners. Consequently, emergency response skills have become crucial in both workplaces and public spaces. online maupun warga yang beraktivitas di ruang terbuka, seperti pelari maraton. Keterampilan pertolongan darurat pun menjadi krusial, baik di area kerja maupun di ruang publik.
PERDHAKI Executive Director, Dr. dr. Yosephin Sri Sutanti, MS., Sp.Ok(K), who led the training directly, presented on emergency medical care covering physical trauma, burns, hypothermia, and extreme temperature exposure.
While the exact cause of someone suddenly fainting or sustaining an injury may not be immediately clear, actions taken during those first few minutes can mean the difference between life and death. A swift response from nearby bystanders is critical before medical teams or ambulances arrive.
Participants received more than just theoretical knowledge; they also underwent simulations and practical drills based on structured care standards. The hands-on sessions covered Basic Life Support (BLS), which involves manual chest compressions to maintain blood flow and oxygen during cardiac arrest, as well as splintingsplinting—a first-aid response for severe bleeding and suspected fractures to prevent further tissue damage.
In the event of an accident or medical emergency, immediately call 112 from your mobile phone. The operator will provide live first-aid guidance and dispatch a medical team to the location.
As a follow-up action, PERDHAKI requires all staff to record every emergency incident handled in the organization's annual report. This track record serves as a database to map internal capacity and readiness, providing evaluation data to elevate future safety standards.
This initiative is part of an ongoing effort to ensure the workplace is not only productive, but also resilient in facing crises.
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