We hear it all the time: being able to provide first aid is vital. This information is not new, but it is always relevant. That is why Zaporizhstal systematically trains its employees so that they can act quickly and confidently in critical situations.
Last year, first aid response teams were formed at the plant. They included employees who attended two-day intensive courses and were trained to provide emergency assistance in case of sudden deterioration of health or various types of injuries before the arrival of medical personnel. In 2025, 214 employees who are members of the first aid teams underwent six hours of retraining with certified instructors from the Ukrainian Red Cross Society.
The retraining program includes a short theoretical part, where the basics of anatomy and physiology, types of injuries and emergency conditions are reviewed, as well as practical classes on practicing first aid skills on mannequins and in pairs.
The number of first aid response teams is growing. This year, 23 more employees completed the two-day course. For the first time, these classes also included practicing the algorithm for providing first aid in cooperation with medical workers from the enterprise's medical stations. This practice received positive feedback from both participants and Red Cross instructors.
At the same time, all interested Zaporizhstal employees undergo training in applying tourniquets and stopping bleeding at the plant's medical stations with the involvement of Vitacenter medical professionals. A total of 188 Zaporizhstal employees attended such training sessions during the year.
Employees continue to sharpen their skills during large-scale drills based on realistic scenarios, including simulations of the effects of enemy shelling. These exercises involve employees from various departments and services of the plant, first aid and firefighting teams, gas rescue workers, State Emergency Service specialists, and medical professionals. Three comprehensive training sessions were held in 2025, with another one planned for December.
“We are doing everything possible to ensure that in critical situations our people can quickly provide assistance to themselves and their colleagues. The first minutes matter most. Proper actions, focus, and confidence save lives. During wartime, this is especially important,” says Denys MAZ, Head of the Occupational Health and Safety Department.
