ExCeL London has introduced lifesaving first-aid belts worn by all first responder security personnel.
The belts, created by tac:life, contain vital medical components, including an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to help visitors experiencing cardiac arrest.
ExCeL has also installed public ‘AED Responder’ units in static locations around the 100,000 sqm venue to further enhance response times and capabilities to medical emergencies. As well as the AEDs, kits contain trauma care articles that the public and staff can use if required.
ExCeL’s head of security and chair of the AEV Security Working Group, Henry Havis, said: “Time is everything when dealing with a medical emergency such as a cardiac arrest. By introducing both the trauma care belts and the additional public trauma units, it means we can greatly improve our response times and significantly increase the likelihood of a successful outcome.”
Havis added: “With the lessons learnt from the tragic Manchester Arena attack together with the ethos of the potential new security legislation, it is now even more important for event venues to take proportionate steps and be ready to respond should a life-threatening incident occur.”
