Our Life Saving rules – keep Dianne and Pita calm under pressure, when every second counted
It’s around 10:45am on a Monday morning in the Northern Territory. Despite it being early in the August day, it’s already hot and humid.
As part of their work for Boral, colleagues Pita and Dianne were driving west on Larapinta Drive, about 180km from Alice Springs when they came across a woman who lay unresponsive on the side of the road.
With safety front of mind, their response was caring, calm and swift.
They positioned their vehicles to shield the scene from oncoming traffic and placed safety cones around the area to provide an additional layer of safety.
Dianne monitored traffic while Pita immediately began assisting the woman.
After determining there was no pulse, Pita immediately initiated CPR as instructed by emergency services over a satellite phone.
Dianne communicated effectively with emergency services to provide crucial updates about the situation and the woman’s condition.
The way that Pita and Dianne calmly and promptly supported the woman meant she regained a pulse and was able to be put into a recovery position until the ambulance arrived.
NT emergency services praised the duo’s quick response, saying that their actions likely saved the woman’s life that day.
Pita and Dianne’s actions over this hours-long event underscore our STAAR values of - safety and teamwork.
“I can’t thank Pita and Dianne enough for what they did that day. Their courage and quick thinking ensured the safety of the individual involved and managed the whole situation until professional help arrived”
Asphalt Area Manager Stuart Coles
The duo’s work was recognised by the Northern Territory Government with Department of Planning, Infrastructure and Logistics Chief Executive Andrew Kirkman sharing his thanks “You demonstrated not only a commitment to safety but also a profound sense of community and humanity. In situations like these, every second counts, and your team’s responsiveness undoubtedly made a significant difference.