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AED for retail

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Heart safety in the supermarket, hardware store, or retail store

In retail, you deal with large flows of visitors. At the checkout, in an aisle, or on the top floor: someone can have a cardiac arrest anywhere. With an AED, you can act immediately to save a life in such a situation, even before professional help arrives. Heart safety is therefore a logical part of responsible store management.

Which AED is suitable for a retail environment?

On the shop floor and in warehouses, employees without medical knowledge are primarily employed. Therefore, most stores opt for a fully automatic AED. This type of AED is easy to operate and clearly guides you step-by-step through the resuscitation. Do many of your employees or visitors speak other languages? Then a multilingual AED can make the difference in an emergency. With our AED Choice Assistant, you can quickly and freely discover which AED suits your situation:

In short: AEDs for retail

  • Shops are public spaces with high foot traffic.
  • An AED enables rapid intervention in case of cardiac arrest.
  • Suitable for use by retail staff.
  • Strategic placement prevents time loss.
  • Maintenance necessary for usability.

Why is an AED important in stores?

Shops attract diverse target groups daily: families, the elderly, regular customers, and staff. Precisely in an environment with so much foot traffic, there is always a chance someone will suffer cardiac arrest. Employees are often the first on the scene and can provide life-saving assistance until the ambulance arrives.

An AED provides clear instructions and supports resuscitation. This increases the chances of survival and offers employees a sense of security in a stressful situation. It contributes to a safe shopping environment for everyone in the building.
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Medewerker Mediamarkt rent met Mindray AED naar een medische situatie

Is an AED mandatory for retail?

An AED is not legally required for shops or supermarkets. However, we all share a general duty of care for a safe environment. Therefore, more and more retailers are including an AED in their safety policy, especially for larger stores or multiple branches.
Een AED hangt, inclusief tas, in het magazijn van een bouwmarkt

Where do you place an AED in a supermarket, store, or hardware store?

In retail, placement is about visibility and traffic flow. The AED must be quickly accessible from the sales floor. It is important that employees know where the AED is located and that it is freely accessible. Logical locations include the service desk or main entrance, centrally located between multiple aisles, or in the central hall of a shopping mall.
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How much does an AED cost, including maintenance?

The costs consist of purchase, installation, and maintenance. The precise investment varies depending on the type of AED and the chosen service subscription. If you have multiple locations, we can also arrange maintenance centrally for you. This way, all AEDs are checked and managed according to the same schedule.

Frequently asked questions

You protect an AED by placing it in a sturdy outdoor cabinet. These cabinets are often made of impact-resistant material and are also available with extra security options, such as a PIN code lock or an alarm that goes off as soon as the cabinet is opened. 

You can also prevent vandalism and theft by placing the cabinet in a conspicuous (busy) location within the view of cameras.

At AED-Partner you can also a theft insurance closing the deal. Is your AED stolen? Then we will ensure that you receive a replacement AED quickly.

The rule of thumb is that you should be able to administer the first shock within six minutes. This means that an AED should be accessible within a roughly two-minute walk, so that you also have time to run back and connect the AED. For a large floor area with obstacles or corridors, multiple devices are therefore often necessary. Our Customer Service is happy to help you with no-obligation advice.

Usually, one AED for multiple floors is not sufficient. In the event of cardiac arrest, it is vital that the victim is connected to an AED within 6 minutes. If you have to go up or down stairs or use an elevator to another floor to find an AED, you may not make that 6-minute window. Therefore, for optimal cardiac safety, it is often better to place an AED on each floor, or at every other floor. Our Customer Service gladly thinks with you about an efficient distribution and placement of AEDs.

Yes, leasing is very suitable for retail chains with multiple locations. This way, you ensure a standard for heart safety across all branches, without a large upfront investment. The maintenance of the AEDs is also immediately well-arranged: we monitor all AEDs remotely and take immediate action if parts are (almost) due for replacement or if the AED has been used.

Want to know more? Then check out our options for renting and leasing contact our Customer Service.

Yes, anyone is allowed to and can use an AED. An Automatic External Defibrillator is designed so that it can be operated by anyone, even without medical knowledge or a first aid certificate. As soon as you turn on the device, a voice tells you exactly what to do. The AED analyzes the heart rhythm itself and only delivers a shock if it is truly necessary. So you cannot do it wrong. The 112 emergency call center also guides you through the entire resuscitation process.

In Belgium, registering an AED is mandatory. This can be done via a form on the website of the FPS Public Health. Many AEDs are needed to ensure the best possible coverage. Every AED helps!

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For quick assistance, you can contact us by phone at +31 (0)499 49 00 16. Or leave your details via the form. Our staff are ready to assist you on working days between 8:30 and 18:00.

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