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Having a defibrillator on site is an important step towards workplace emergency preparedness. But what happens if someone suffers a cardiac arrest hundreds of metres away from it? For businesses operating quarries, aggregates facilities, recycling centres, warehouses, construction sites, industrial depots and other large workplaces, AED accessibility can be just as important as AED ownership. A defibrillator located in the main office may be convenient for administrative staff, but could it be r …

When an emergency happens, first aid equipment needs to be accessible, wherever the incident occurs.In a small workplace, a fixed first aid cabinet may be enough. But warehouses, construction sites, industrial facilities, schools, universities, sports venues and other large premises can present a very different challenge. If an incident occurs hundreds of metres from the nearest first aid point, staff may need to leave the casualty, retrieve equipment and then carry multiple supplies back to the …

During cardiac arrest, high-quality chest compressions with minimal interruptions are essential. But what happens when a patient needs transporting, treatment becomes prolonged or performing manual CPR becomes difficult or unsafe? For ambulance crews, hospital resuscitation teams and specialist emergency responders, these situations present significant practical challenges. The LUCAS 3.1 CPR Chest Compression System, manufactured by Stryker, is designed to help trained healthcare professionals d …

BS 8599-1:2019+A1:2026: What the New Workplace AED Guidance Means for UK EmployersThe British Standard for workplace first aid has been updated. BS 8599-1:2019+A1:2026 expands the existing workplace first-aid standard to include the provision of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in the workplace.  For employers, facilities managers, health and safety professionals and workplace first aiders, this is an important development. The amendment increases the emphasis on not simply owning a …

Choosing a defibrillator is only one part of getting AED provision right. You also need to think about: which AED suits the environment; where it should be positioned; whether it needs a cabinet; how quickly it can be accessed; who is responsible for checking it; when pads and batteries need replacing; and whether a public-access AED is registered on The Circuit. To make this easier, Risk Assessment Products has brought together a range of free AED tools, guides and buying resources to help wo …