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Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)

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Every year hundreds of thousands of Americans die from cardiovascular disease.  A large portion of those victims die from sudden cardiac arrest.  Many of those lives can be saved by the quick response of bystanders, including:  notifying emergency responders (3131),  early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and early defibrillation. 

When a person goes into Sudden Cardiac Arrest their heart is not beating in the proper rhythm, and is not circulating blood (oxygen) through the body.  In order to survive, the victim’s blood must be artificially circulated with CPR.  CPR buys the victim time until defibrillation can be performed using an AED. 

AEDs are devices that deliver an electrical shock to a person in sudden cardiac arrest.  The electrical shock “resets” the heart and allows it to start beating in its normal rhythm.

When should you do a job hazard analysis?

 

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Some areas in PPD are big attractions for tour groups visiting the laboratory because of the many interesting things we do.  However, since certain areas can present a wide range of potential hazards (heavy equipment use, electricity/magnetism, compressed gases, ionizing radiation, etc.), care must be taken to properly escort visitors so that they are kept out of harm’s way.

There have recently been some changes to the way tours are conducted.  The PPD Operating Manual contains general information about conducting tours within the division.  In most cases, tours are requested through the Fermilab Education Office, although laboratory personnel may arrange for them as needed.  All tours must be approved in advance and may be limited to certain areas at the discretion of the local tour coordinator.

Areas with more restrictive rules include CDF, DZero, and MINOS.  Since CDF and DZero are “Property Protection Areas”, DOE rules require that all tour escorts be Fermilab employees.  At MINOS, all underground tours must be escorted by properly trained individuals.  More information about underground tours at MINOS can be found here.

Tours de PPD

A typical AED station.  This one is at the Training Center, first floor.  The cabinets will  alarm when the door is opened.

PPD has purchased thirteen AEDs.  Battalion Chief Niel Dal Cerro from the Fermi Fire Department helped PPD ES&H choose the best places for the AEDs.  Generally, the AEDs were placed using the two minute rule.  That is, an AED-trained person should be able to get from where the victim fell to the AED and back within two minutes. 

The American Heart Association states that an effective AED program should be able to deliver a shock to a victim within 3 to 5 minutes of collapse. 

By being conservative in the placement of PPD’s AEDs, we will be able to do just that. 

Winner is Jean Guyer!!!

PPD/ES&H September Newsletter

Thanks for all the great responses to the August challenge:

What kind of batteries does Fermilab recycle?

Winner is —> Jean Guyer

Alkaline batteries

 

The MINOS Near Detector

The CDF Detector

The D0 Detector

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Click the AED symbol for a list of AED locations in PPD.

Fire Prevention Week is coming up, October 5—11!  Every year around this time we review our emergency procedures in case of fire.  Your department or group will be arranging drills (tabletop discussions or evacuation drills).  Regardless of what type of drill your group does, be sure to review the emergency procedures for your area, including the evacuation routes, the assembly area, and alternate assembly area.