ExCel sets news standards in venue safety with world's first body-worn defibrillators
ExCeL London has further enhanced the safety of its four million annual visitors by becoming the first venue in the UK to introduce lifesaving First Aid Belts worn by many of its security personnel.
The first-of-their-kind wearable belts - created by tac:life – are now worn by all First Responder Security Personnel at the London event venue and contains vital medical components, including an automated external defibrillator (AED) used to help those experiencing a cardiac arrest.
ExCeL has also installed public ‘AED Responder’ units in static locations around the 100,000sqm venue to further enhance their response times and capabilities to medical emergencies. As well as the AEDs, the kits contain a number of trauma care articles that the public and staff can use if required.
“Time is everything when dealing with a medical emergency such as a cardiac arrest,” said ExCeL’s Head of Security Henry Havis. “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, who is also Chair of the AEV Security Working Group, 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.”
Founded in 2022, tac:life is the brainchild of Nathan Mather who has developed two products - IFAB MED™ and the IFAB AED™ - both with aim of providing key medical lifesaving equipment at all times.
For more information on tac:life head to https://tac-life.co.uk/
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ExCeL London is Europe’s most versatile integrated convention and exhibition centre, offering premium meeting and event facilities in London’s historic Royal Docks. Our private campus features 13-onsite hotels as well as a host of bars, restaurants, and public event experiences, making it a unique and memorable location for global congresses.
In 2024 ExCeL is launching a new extension, which will further enhance the venues facilities and allow us to create a bespoke conference solution for every client. This space has been specifically designed for conventions and features 37 flexible meeting spaces, an exclusive entrance and extensive networking spaces flooded with natural daylight.
The onsite stations ensure delegates arrive at the venue’s campus quickly and efficiently, notably the new Elizabeth line provides a direct link from West to East and connects ExCeL to Heathrow airport on one train in 43 minutes. Not only this, the Elizabeth line enables guests to stay in iconic London locations such as Bond Street, and still be within a 17 minute direct route to the venue.
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