 Company recognized for training employees in First Aid and CPR and placing AEDs onsite
St. Louis, Thursday, September 20, 2007 - On Thursday during an onsite award presentation, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter presented its Lifesaver Community Award to Peabody Energy for training its employees in First Aid and CPR on a regular basis and for placing emergency equipment onsite throughout its facilities. A Red Cross Celebration Team, comprised of volunteers and staff, took part in the recognition event to celebrate Peabody's outstanding commitment to helping its employees, constituents and the greater community to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
"Peabody Energy has been an outstanding Red Cross partner for many years, working with the St. Louis Area Chapter to be certain that its employees are trained to respond in a time of emergency," said Joseph C. White, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter. "Peabody was among the first clients to seek help from the Red Cross to place Automated External Defibrillators in the workplace. We salute their efforts and challenge others in the community to follow their outstanding example."
The Lifesaver Community Award is designed to honor corporations, municipalities and civic organizations for contributing to a safer community environment. Award criteria includes utilizing Red Cross health and safety training for at least three years, training employees in CPR and First Aid on a regular basis, placing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) onsite, and conducting regular Red Cross blood drives.
Details regarding Peabody Energy's preparedness efforts include the following:
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Began utilizing Red Cross health and safety training in the workplace in 1999.
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Trained more than 400 employees through nearly 30 classes in CPR, First Aid and AEDs in 2006 and 2007.
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Became one of the first local businesses to partner with the Red Cross to place AEDs onsite.
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Purchased 11 AEDs since 1999, trained staff in proper use, and placed devices throughout facilities.
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Demonstrated remarkable generosity by donating AEDs to a local charity in service to the greater community.
About the Red Cross Lifesaver Program:
The Lifesaver Award Program, sponsored by AAA, is designed to inspire others to get trained in First Aid and CPR by recognizing local citizens for preparing themselves to respond in an emergency situation. Last year, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter trained more than 85,000 local residents in CPR and First Aid, including more than 15,000 in the use of AEDs. Since its inception in 1984, the Red Cross Lifesaver Program has honored more than 325 St. Louis heroes. The program supports the Red Cross mission to help our communities prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters and emergencies. In 2007, the St. Louis Area Chapter expanded the Lifesaver Award Program to include the Lifesaver Community Awards.
For More Information:
To learn more about the Lifesaver Community Awards or the programs and services provided by the American Red Cross, please contact the St. Louis Area Chapter at 314.516.2800 or www.redcrossstl.org.
About the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter:
Founded in 1917, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter celebrates 90 years of dedicated service, providing emergency relief and preparedness training more than 410,000 times each year. The Red Cross is not a government agency and depends on the efforts of thousands of volunteers and donors to provide a wide range of community support services, including disaster relief, first aid and CPR training, water safety, services to military personnel and support for blood services. The Chapter, a United Way agency, provides programs and services to St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County in Missouri, as well as Monroe, St. Clair (including Scott Air Force Base) and part of Madison County in Illinois. All disaster relief services are provided free of charge thanks to the generosity of the American people. To learn more about Red Cross programs, volunteer opportunities, and how you can help, contact the St. Louis Area Chapter at 314.516.2800 or www.redcrossstl.org.
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