During April 26-28, three groups of Wendling Quarries, Inc. employees completed their biennial First Aid Refresher Course. The course is offered to meet MSHA regulations requiring that someone trained in first aid is present on each crew during working hours. All in all 52 WQI employees were certified in First Aid/CPR; for the first time the training was offered to employees such as office personnel who are not required to have the certification. The class was extended to include these additional people to support WQI’s philosophy of ‘Taking Safety Home’.

The course was taught this year by newly certified trainers, John Kulper (Safety and Environmental Director) and LuAnn Herch (Assistant Safety and Environmental Director) and included a great deal of hands on exercises and class participation. Evaluations submitted by attendees indicated that the class was enjoyable and well received.