Articles Tagged with ''aeds''

Most U.S. workplaces unprepared for cardiac emergencies

June 20, 2017

Most U.S. employees are not prepared to handle cardiac emergencies in the workplace because they lack training in CPR and First Aid, according to new survey results from the American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease.

Five factors to consider when building your AED program

Ric Kositzke

September 1, 2016

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The data from OSHA are grim: Every year, 10,000 Americans die at work from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), or approximately 13 percent of all occupational deaths.

Workplaces are ideal for AED programs

But liability concerns deter some companies

Dave Johnson

March 1, 2016

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OSHA does not have standards specific to automated external defibrillators (AEDs), but health experts say workplaces are ideal settings for AEDs.

AEDs and Good Samaritan laws

Provide training to give rescuers immunity from civil liability

Dave Johnson

December 2, 2015

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About 10,000 sudden cardiac arrests (SAC) occur each year while the victims are working, according to OSHA. How many employees do you think are reluctant to come to their aid using automated external defibrillators (AEDs) due to the fear of being sued if something goes wrong?

How to prepare for medical emergencies

David Roston M.D

October 1, 2015

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The ideal time to respond to a medical emergency is well before the emergency happens.

Aed and emergency oxygen unit by LIFE Corporation

October 1, 2015

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The LIFE StartSystem is a complete Emergency Oxygen unit with convenient case that holds an AED.

Is outsourcing your AED program the answer?

Hank Constantine

September 1, 2015

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Typically, an AED Program Manager must manage, maintain and track a number of AEDs.

Six spring training topics for your safety program

April 9, 2015

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Just as businesses conduct spring cleaning to discard unwanted items, this season should be used as an opportunity to rid the workplace of poor safety habits.

Teamwork, regular drilling are hallmarks of workplace safety

March 16, 2015

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Employees trained to act as a team during a medical emergency in the workplace can make all the difference between life and death.

Emergency oxygen unit by LIFE Corporation

March 3, 2015

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LIFE® OxygenPac is an easily portable, wall-mounted Emergency Oxygen unit for onsite first-aid and safety programs to give crucial lifesaving oxygen until medical help arrives.

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Articles Tagged with ''aeds''

Most U.S. workplaces unprepared for cardiac emergencies

Five factors to consider when building your AED program

Workplaces are ideal for AED programs

AEDs and Good Samaritan laws

How to prepare for medical emergencies

Aed and emergency oxygen unit by LIFE Corporation

Is outsourcing your AED program the answer?

Six spring training topics for your safety program

Teamwork, regular drilling are hallmarks of workplace safety

Emergency oxygen unit by LIFE Corporation

It’s construction season: Time for a refresher on worksite safety protocols

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