First Aid skills crucial in mining says Dr Gale

 In his welcome remarks at the Botswana Chamber of Mines (BCM) Inter-mine First Aid competitions in Orapa on Saturday, Gale indicated that mining industries are prone to accidents that require First Aid application before the arrival of medical assistance. This is despite collective efforts by mining entities to achieve zero harm or to prevent accidents in the working environment.

According to Gale, they always encourage their employees to adopt a safety-focused lifestyle and attitude wherever they may be. "However, we need to be prepared for emergencies wherever we are. This is where First Aid skill comes in hand because delayed application of First Aid or lack of application thereof when there is an injury could mean a difference between life and death," he stated.