RICONS SUCCESSFULLY ORGANIZED THE 2025 PERIODIC SAFETY TRAINING FOR OFFICE STAFF

Last week, Ricons’ Safety Department organized the Periodic Safety Training Program 2025 for the Board of Directors, managers, staff in charge of Occupational Safety and Health (Groups 1 & 2) and office employees (Group 4).

This annual activity aimed to enhance knowledge and skills in occupational safety and hygiene, while also emphasized the responsibility of each individual in preventing workplace accidents and occupational diseases, as well as protecting the health of themselves and their colleagues. Through this program, Ricons ensured strict compliance with legal regulations on occupational safety and health, and moved towards building a safe, civilized, and sustainable working environment.

In recent years, the number of stroke cases in Vietnam increased significantly. According to the Ministry of Health, approximately 200,000 Vietnamese suffered a stroke every year, with about 50% resulting in death or severe after-effects. Notably, around 10–15% of cases occurred among younger people under 45, mainly due to work-related stress, lack of physical activity, and unhealthy diets (source: Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control).

In response to this reality, this year’s training program was supplemented with a module on first aid, stroke recognition, and prevention, with the participation of experienced medical experts. The content focused on:

• Early warning signs of stroke: facial drooping, arm or leg weakness, slurred speech, loss of balance.
• Timely first aid steps: calling 115 emergency, keeping the patient in a safe position, avoiding self-medication, and practicing proper first aid to increase survival chances.
• Preventive measures: maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, controlling blood pressure and cholesterol, and managing stress effectively.

Looking ahead, Safety Department planned to continue working closely with Human Resources Department to implement additional internal communication activities, providing employees with guidelines on early stroke detection, basic first aid skills, and other essential health topics.

The training session provided participants with valuable and practical knowledge. Employees reinforced their understanding of occupational safety regulations and procedures, while also gained important health protection skills for themselves and their colleagues. This program laid an important foundation for fostering a safe, healthy and sustainable working environment at Ricons.