19/01/2026
DOES YOUR WORKPLACE DEFIBRILLATOR WORK?
A defibrillator can save a life – but only if properly maintained. Batteries last around 4 years, pads around 2 years.
SAFeR checks our 16 public defibrillators monthly, but can't access private ones at workplaces and clubs.
Please check your defibrillator regularly. It could save a colleague or friend's life.
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A defibrillator can be the difference between life and death during a cardiac arrest – but only if it’s working when needed. Sadly, there have been cases where defibrillators have failed at the crucial moment, simply because they weren’t properly