Why did Woodpecker self storage decide to get a defibrillator?

Why did we decide to purchase a defibrillator?

We think having a defibrillator is necessary for every school, institution, company etc. According to Steroplast Healthcare, 1 out of 10 people in the UK survives cardiac arrest outside the hospital. For that reason, we decided to purchase a defibrillator, which going to be useful, especially for the houses and businesses surrounding Woodpecker self-storage.  

Where is the defibrillator going to be placed?

We care for our local community and always want to be prepared in case of an emergency. Because of this, we decided to position the defibrillator outside Woodpecker self-storage gate, so everyone can have access easily.  

Do you need training when using a defibrillator?

You don’t need training beforehand to use the defibrillator. Each device has instructions that can help and indicate what people should do in an emergency. If you want to get an in-depth understanding of defibrillators and what is causing cardiac arrest, you can find more information on the British Heart Foundation website.  

How to use a defibrillator?

As mentioned previously you don’t need to have any training to use a defibrillator, because the device has instructions and easy steps to follow, which you find on the St. John’s Ambulance website:

Bear in mind that the defibrillator can be found labelled PAD (public access defibrillator) or AED (automated external defibrillator).

British Heart Foundation tutorial

Is it necessary for all businesses in the UK to have a defibrillator?

UK businesses are not obliged to have a defibrillator. However, we want to be ready for everything and have every piece of equipment that can be used in case of an emergency.  

Woodpecker self-storage solutions can be a real asset in your life and give you the freedom and flexibility to move home or temporarily store your possessions with ease and excellent security. Find out more about how we can help you safely store and protect your possessions by contacting our team.

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