Khliehriat, Oct 31: A first aid competition was held at Star Cement Limited, Meghalaya on Saturday as part of the 23rd North East Metalliferous Mines Safety Week.
Nine teams from limestone mines across the North East took part.
Doctors from Coal India Limited and Oil India Limited were appointed as evaluators to assess first-aid knowledge, emergency response, casualty management and overall preparedness.
Prizes were awarded based on first-aid knowledge, emergency preparedness, casualty handling, teamwork and ability to manage medical emergencies.
Director of Mines Safety B. Dayasagar, Deputy Director, DGMS Guwahati Kamlesh Kumar Verma, committee members from host Dalmia Cement (North-East) Ltd and senior executives of Star Cement were present.
The competition aimed at promoting first-aid competency and strengthening emergency preparedness in mines.
