Young employees at Central GZK have recently attended a first aid training session led by their colleague Serhii Fedorchuk who volunteered to hold the course during his leave. Currently, Serhii serves as a combat medic in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Before the war, Serhii was one of the most active participants of the youth movement at the plant. A dedicated enthusiast, he organised many team bike rides for GZK employees and was always involved in volunteer initiatives. Since July 2022, he has been serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, without losing his proactive spirit. During his leave, Serhii was eager to pass on the knowledge and practical skills he gained on the frontlines to his colleagues, teaching them how to render first aid in emergencies.
Serhii provided the youth with a concise theoretical foundation, but most of the session was dedicated to hands-on practice. The training focused on offering first aid to those with mine and explosive injuries. Participants learned how to respond to bleeding, chest, neck and spine injuries, abdominal wounds and fractures, and how to apply different types of tourniquets.
“I’ve really missed our youth team, so it was twice as pleasant to lead this session for those I know. I believe that any knowledge or skill that aren’t used daily need to be refreshed from time to time, especially those that could potentially save someone’s life. During the training, I wanted to share everything I’ve learned on the frontline with my colleagues and friends at the plant. Ideally, I want every Ukrainian to know how to help someone in an emergency. I see it as my mission,” said Serhii FЕDORCHUK.
Ruslana TIKHONOVA, a lead quality engineer at Central GZK’s pelletising plant, participated in the training session and shared her impressions:
“This was the first time I’ve attended a course like that. Serhii explained the theory simply and clearly. It turns out you don’t need to be a medical professional to understand such seemingly specific information. The format and presentation were perfectly tailored for beginners. It was a very useful course, and I feel more confident now should an emergency arise. I’ll be happy to refresh these skills if another training opportunity comes up in the future.”
From May to July, Metinvest organised the second round of first aid training sessions for its employees, involving instructors from the Ukrainian Red Cross. Over 500 miners and Metinvest Promservice employees at Kryvyi Rih’s mining and processing plants completed the training.
