In addition to firefighting equipment, for emergency situations, First Response Cabinets are available in the concierges of all buildings. These cabinets contain protective and intervention equipment, as well as basic action schemes in case of an emergency. They are usually located in a visible and accessible place at the command post (usually the building’s concierge).

They have an interior key accessible through a breakable window with an impact system in case of emergency. A second key for the cabinet should be at the command post.

They must be checked periodically.

The basic first aid kit should always be a properly identified and accessible container and should include the following items:

• Latex or sterile gloves
• Gauze (in packs of five or ten units)
• Wet wipes
• Saline solution (50 or 100 ml containers)
• Antiseptic in single-dose containers (Betadine or Chlorhexidine)
• Adhesive dressings of various sizes and shapes (band-aids)
• Second skin dressings (Compeed)
• Adhesive tape (5 cm wide)
• Bandages of various sizes (10 cm wide) made of crepe and cotton
• Blunt-tipped scissors
• Tweezers

Among all medical emergencies that pose vital risks and require an immediate response, cardiac arrest stands out.

Early electrical defibrillation is the most effective means to restore life, avoiding or minimizing sequelae.

The commercialization of automatic and semi-automatic external defibrillators (AED), simple and safe technical equipment capable of analyzing heart rhythm and identifying arrhythmias susceptible to defibrillation, and then automatically or semi-automatically administering the required electric shock without the need for intervention by a qualified healthcare professional, has contributed to the scientific community promoting the use of these devices by first responders outside the healthcare setting.

People who use an AED at UCLM must have basic knowledge in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, basic life support, and the use of a defibrillator, to provide the necessary care for cardiac arrest until the arrival of specialized medical teams: (Healthcare personnel with sufficient training (doctors, nurses, medical technicians, etc.) and people who have received the specific regulatory training for the use of AEDs).

Exceptionally, if there is no suitable personnel, anyone can use the AED as long as they contact the healthcare personnel at 1-1-2.

 

UCLM AED LOCATION

Safety showers and eyewash stations are emergency equipment for cases of chemical splashes, spills, or projections onto people, posing a risk of contamination or chemical burns. They are supplied with potable water at a moderate temperature. The effectiveness of this equipment depends on its proper functioning, good maintenance condition, and sufficient training of laboratory personnel.

In laboratories, workshops, clean points, etc., we can find various equipment for containing chemical spills or waste. Chemical spills or similar, once collected by these means, must be managed as hazardous waste.