February 8, 2008—The nation’s workplaces have been found to have a positive influence on the disaster preparedness of individuals. According to a recent poll conducted by the American Red Cross and Council for Excellence in Government, businesses played a key role in increasing individual preparedness. Workplaces that have an emergency response plan and practice the plan are more likely to have employees who have taken steps to prepare themselves and their families for a potential disaster or emergency.
To support the preparedness actions of workplaces and individuals, the American Red Cross is launching a new series of products focused on preparing companies to respond to a variety of emergency situations. In conjunction with Vancouver, Washington-based manufacturer, First Aid Only, the Red Cross developed the Emergency Response Center, a first-of-its-kind, cost-effective response station.
The new Emergency Response Center is composed of 26 specialized emergency packs and is designed for employees to have instant access to the packs chosen by their employer, as well as a fully stocked first aid cabinet. The specialized emergency supply packs can be displayed in a wall-mounted racking system that can be scaled to meet the size and needs of any organization, making it an effective way for employers to provide protection to their most important assets – their employees.
The packs contain content to respond to workplace incidents such as wounds, burns, fluid spills and eye injuries. They are lightweight, ergonomic and designed for quick access with a single grab. By coupling business-specific emergency packs with a standard first aid cabinet, organizations will have the supplies on hand to keep their employees safe when the unexpected happens.
Beginning this month, the new Emergency Response Center products will be available through local Red Cross chapters nationwide. For more information, or to order online, visit the Red Cross online store.
