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Accidents and medical emergencies can happen in any workplace, from offices and schools to warehouses, factories, construction sites, healthcare facilities and public buildings. Having first aid equipment available is important, but effective workplace preparedness involves more than keeping a first aid kit in a cupboard. Employers also need to consider: the hazards within the workplace; the number and location of people on site; how quickly first aid equipment can be reached; whether specialis …

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 …