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Kate  
#1 Posted : 04 April 2022 18:03:55(UTC)
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Kate

Does anyone have any recommendations for a reliable system to alert first aiders to a need for their assistance?

The situation is a building with several first aiders possibly in it, at undefined locations therein.

Roundtuit  
#2 Posted : 04 April 2022 18:48:34(UTC)
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Roundtuit

Depends on what type of building, what work the First Aiders do and how technologically advanced the workplace is.

Very old fashioned but tannoy systems tend to reach across site especially useful where music / radio is provided for the workers (think of supermarket announcements).

Other workplaces we have used pager systems similar to hospital staff - relies on charging / battery changes, a base station or call through an exchange system.

If they are all on computer screens - messenger / teams calls.

If they have work issued mobiles SMS or group messaging.

Thing is attracting a First Aider without having them all turn out to every call

thanks 4 users thanked Roundtuit for this useful post.
peter gotch on 05/04/2022(UTC), Kate on 05/04/2022(UTC), peter gotch on 05/04/2022(UTC), Kate on 05/04/2022(UTC)
Roundtuit  
#3 Posted : 04 April 2022 18:48:34(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user
Roundtuit

Depends on what type of building, what work the First Aiders do and how technologically advanced the workplace is.

Very old fashioned but tannoy systems tend to reach across site especially useful where music / radio is provided for the workers (think of supermarket announcements).

Other workplaces we have used pager systems similar to hospital staff - relies on charging / battery changes, a base station or call through an exchange system.

If they are all on computer screens - messenger / teams calls.

If they have work issued mobiles SMS or group messaging.

Thing is attracting a First Aider without having them all turn out to every call

thanks 4 users thanked Roundtuit for this useful post.
peter gotch on 05/04/2022(UTC), Kate on 05/04/2022(UTC), peter gotch on 05/04/2022(UTC), Kate on 05/04/2022(UTC)
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