20th March 2010
rd resourcing staff member comes to the rescue on raceday

Ben Foot, a staff member who was working at a racecourse event for RD Resourcing recently, has been praised for his quick thinking during an incident that happened during his shift.

Whilst working in the restaurant at the venue in Berkshire, a seated customer began to have breathing difficulties and it soon became apparent that she was choking.

A number of customers tried to clear the blockage but were unable to help. Quick-thinking Ben arrived on the scene and used the abdominal thrust - also known as the Heimlich manoeuvre - and the blockage was immediately cleared.

Ben, who completed his first aid course less than 6 months ago, was given a bottle of champagne by the racecourse organisers for his trouble.

RD Resourcing Office Manager Jen Evans said: "Well done to Ben – his courage saved a woman's life," adding, "Now there's a handy guy to have around!"