FINNING has donated 23 defibrillators to charities and organisations chosen by its staff as it renewed its current provision.
With a lifespan of two to four years remaining on many of the current defibrillators, the equipment specialist said it wanted to donate the equipment to worthy causes that would otherwise struggle to meet the cost.
Finning has the devices located at all of its facilities across the UK and Ireland. To enable as many defibrillators as possible to be donated, the company revealed it ensured all of them had new pads fitted and that the batteries were in full working order.
If someone goes into cardiac arrest, a defibrillator can save their life by delivering a high energy shock to the heart.
Keith Oakes, head of safety, health, environment and quality at Finning, said, “Finning is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive environment to work in. Defibrillators are a proven life-saving device and can make all the difference in the event of someone suffering a cardiac arrest. Finning has defibrillators at all of its facilities to ensure the safety of our workforce.
“Being aware of people in at risk groups, especially young people, and as part of our sustainability strategy on reusing, reallocating or repurposing equipment where possible, we wanted to make the defibrillators we were replacing available to worthy causes, such as local community groups, scouts, guides and football teams. Groups that rely upon members’ contributions and charity donations.
“Finning colleagues were invited to request a defibrillator for their chosen group and, as a result, we have received 23 requests from local community groups.”
