Free Printable AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Signs [PDF]

Workplace safety is a matter of universal concern. This issue becomes more prominent to handle when the job is riskier. Though the workers engaged in riskier jobs are compensated handsomely or more than the ones appointed for regular jobs, no workplace can dispense with safety rules as per labor laws.

The workplace owners or managers need to put various types of security features in place along with the signboards for the same. One such category of signs is related to cardiac health. It is known as Automated External Defibrillators. in this post, we have covered free printable AED (Automated External Defibrillators) Signs PDFs.

We have designed these printable AED signs to help you have one of the most essential (as dictated by OSHA compliance rules) safety signs at the workplace and cardiac care centers. You can download and save these signs PDFs on your device or have these printed to include in your occupational place’s safety signs collection.

Places of application

AED, as you must be aware, is a portable device that generates electric shocks which can help in restoring the normal rhythm of a failing heart. Hence, this machine must be quite easily approachable in the premise. Also, one needs to make the way to the device most visible and confusion-free. AED signs, therefore, should be pasted at multiple locations on the premises to help reach the device quickest possible and buy more time to save a life.

Types of AED signs covered here

In one of the previous posts, we have included printables of medical importance like emergency cards templates. Adding a new leaf to that series, we have designed AED signs. Though you can find several types of AED signs, here we have covered these designs keeping the requirement of simplicity and clarity in mind.

• AED sign with red background: In this design, the background is covered red and the text is kept white. Initials used are AED. It also carries + sign to emphasize its usefulness for indicating a device of medical importance.
• AED sign printable with white background: This design is more elaborate with white background. Also, AED initials are expanded to its full form to convey the purpose most crisply and correctly.

Depending upon the area’s dimensions where it is to be pasted or hung, you can pick from any of these designs and make the premise OSHA compliant.

How to print?

Start with clicking the ‘download’ button. It leads you to save the printable PDF version on the computer as a PDF file. Now, it is ready to print by clicking on the printer icon. If you are using Windows, you can do so by clicking CTRL+P. Mac users can select Command+P to complete the printing command.

Next, you will require to fit the printable as per the paper’s dimensions. It can be done by scaling the printable format to fit the paper perfectly. So, select Fit to paper in scale to avoid format from getting cropped. Finally, click ‘OK’ to complete the printing action.

Sites of application of AED signs

According to AHA compliance norms, the correct placement of AED signs can increase the chance of saving a life by 10%. Hence, here are a few important things to consider while choosing a sign of application of AED signs:

• Central area of the premise where everyone can see it clearly
• On the pathway to AED machine at different places
• Sitemap of the building where floor plans are presented in a visual fashion

According to the nature of work, the buildings can belong to the following types:

• Studios where risky scenes are being filmed or stunt-based programs are produced
• OSHA compliant organizations who pledge to have better safety at work
• Cardiac care centers where heart patients are treated regularly

To conclude,

A printable AED sign in easy PDF versions is a preferable safety sign that organizations need to have to show adherence to employee safety norms. You can employ these signs covered in this post to ensure compliance with workplace security and have better employee loyalty as one of many benefits.

What’s next?

In the future, We’ll be updating the above-given template and educational charts. More fun and unique templates of AED Signs will be added with more challenging ideas. Stay tuned for the updates to this post.

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