OSHA encourages employers to provide AEDs in the workplace
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With over 20 years in the business of defibrillation, we have the experience and products to assist you throughout the AED implementation process.
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Recent remarks from OSHA Administrator, John Henshaw on AEDs in the workplace:
"Let me talk about several exciting projects we're working on. First, AEDs -- OSHA is committed to encouraging more employers to provide Automated External Defibrillators or AEDs in the workplace. With the help of Dr. Bernacki and ACOEM, we have developed a list of companies whose medical directors support workplace AED programs. We need their help to foster further use of AEDs in the workplace. We're working on a best practices guide for first aid that will include AED programs."Occupational Health and Safety Conference May 7, 2003
ZOLL's AED Plus is the only AED in the market today that:
- Helps rescuers through the entire resuscitation process with voice, visual, & text messages.
- Uses a unified electrode pad that guarantees accurate pad placement.
- Supports CPR effectiveness by measuring compression and depth rate - prompts rescuer to push harder if necessary.
- Uses consumer batteries (Lithium 123A).
According to OSHA, Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are an important lifesaving technology and may have a role to play in treating workplace cardiac arrest. To assist in addressing AED issues, information is provided below regarding occupational risk factors and the use of AEDs in the workplace.
- AEDs in the Workplace . American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM). Provides featured links to survey results, guidelines, case studies, and more.
- Do You or Does Your Organization Need an AED? American Red Cross of Central Maryland. Provides a list of businesses and industries, hazards involved, and the need for AEDs in the workplace.
- Occupational Heart Disease . National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Safety and Health Topic. Addresses many of the hazards associated with occupational risks of coronary heart disease.
- Saving a Life Is as Easy as A-E-D . American Red Cross Health and Safety Services. Introduces AED technology and provides answers to commonly asked questions.