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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.