Page 54 - Occupational Health & Safety, February 2017

DEFIBRILLATORS & CPR
You’ll need enough AEDs accessible in key loca- tions, enough people trained on how to use them, and a clear program to manage the readiness and accessibility of each device.
chance of survival to your team.
Aric Vacchiano is Sales Director, Workplace and Community, and Eddie Martin is Senior Group Marketing Manager at Physio-Con- trol, now a part of Stryker. To learn more about Physio-Control, visit www.physio-control.com.
TEN STEPS TO LIFESAVING
Launch your CPR and AED program with this checklist:
■ Assign a project manager.
■ Review laws and regulations.
■ Consult local EMS.
■ Identify your response team.
■ Choose your equipment.
■ Train your response team and plan for refresher
training.
■ Assess how many AEDs you’ll need and where to
place them.
■ Deploy AEDs and other supplies.
■ Promote your program.
■ Follow your quality assurance plan for people,
equipment, and procedures.
www.ohsonline.com
EMERGENCY OXYGEN
AED COMPANIONS
“An oxygen unit may be deployed 50xs more often than an AED.”
www.LIFEcorporation.com
800-700-0202
50 Circle 28 on card.
Paul Velgos/Shutterstock.com