Asbestos Surveyor Saves Young Woman’s Life with First Aid Training

As an asbestos surveying company, we know the importance of preventative measures, ongoing workplace safety education, and following emerging industry best practices. These pillars of emergency preparedness were heroically put into practice by AMC’s own Joe Vandersteen when he recently saved a life.

A young woman, Laura, was hit by a car on the morning of April 28th, 2025. Quickly upon seeing the 19-year-old struck down, Joe ran into oncoming traffic to perform lifesaving CPR and emergency first aid measures.

“Joe’s quick thinking and courage—putting himself in danger on a busy roadside—made a real difference in a critical situation,” said company director, Paul Walker. “It’s not every day we hear about such bravery, and I couldn’t be prouder of him for his actions.”

Working for eight minutes, Joe was able to restart Laura’s heart, fashion a makeshift tourniquet for her leg, and limit the bleeding with firm pressure to her side. With broken ribs, legs, and other severe injuries, Laura’s mum reached out to AMC to express her gratitude for Joe’s quick thinking and action in the face of danger, ultimately saving this young woman’s life.

“From what the paramedics and doctors said she most likely wouldn’t be alive if it wasn’t for Joe’s quick and selfless response,” said Laura’s mother. “I had to reach out and tell you how grateful I am for what he did yesterday, and I’ll never be able to repay him.”

This powerful reminder on the importance of first aid training—both in the workplace and everyday life—is key to supporting public health and safety. While we all hope such skills are never necessary, Joe’s heroic actions underscore how vital preparation, awareness, and a willingness to act can be in a moment of crisis.

At AMC, we remain committed to ensuring our team is equipped not only to handle hazards and uphold workplace safety, but to make a difference wherever and whenever it counts most. We are so proud to have people like Joe on our team where doing the right thing is second nature.