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ORFA ALERT

AED Maintenance Program
CBC Canada recently reported a growing concern surrounding the fact that many Canadian recreation facilities and schools have installed "Public Access Defibrillators (AEDs)" and are failing to regularly inspect and maintain these important life saving devices. www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/05/03/defibrillators.html
 
Documents obtained by CBC through Access to Information showed 562 reports to Health Canada between 2007 and January 2012 of incidents with defibrillators. In 102 cases, the devices wouldn't power on or turned off unexpectedly. Nine of the patients died.
 
The most important aspect of any AED program is an active system of controls and maintenance protocols that will continually monitor overall compliance and readiness. AED owners should refer to the AED manufacturer for guidance regarding maintaining their AED. Recommendations for inspection timetables, cleaning, and the specific maintenance program may vary depending on the type of unit.

Inspections should include, but not be limited to:

• Physically inspect the defibrillator for condition. Check to see if there are signs of damage or operational issue. Staff should be trained to understand what "blinking lights" or "noises" coming from an AED mean.
• Inspect the accessories used during an emergency to verify they are still there and are not damaged or missing. If any of these accessories are missing they should be immediately replaced.
• Clean the equipment as per the manufacturers recommendations.
• Check the expiration date of the AED pads and batteries.
• Similar to a fire extinguisher, your AED should also have a visible test inspection record for both staff and public awareness of inspection.

Additional References:

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs): Guidelines for Recreation Facilities  > More
Health Canada's Defibrillator Documents  > More

Ice Arena Air Quality – The Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) and the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (ORFA) partner to address this invisible health issue The revised ORFA/PSHSA “Guidelines for Indoor Air in Arenas” revisits the history of contaminated arena air while pointing out the legislative obligations to provide a safe environment for both workers and the general public. Further, it includes specific operational recommendations for all owners of ice rinks to consider in hopes of eliminating air quality problems in Ontario arenas   > More    

Read the full version of the revised PSHSA/ORFA Guidelines For Indoor Air Quality In Arenas [December, 2011]     > More

26th Annual ORFA Western Golf Tournament - Doug Moore Memorial
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012
Seaforth Golf & Country ClubSeaforth, Ontario .   > Registration Form    

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