Poste Italiane launches national defibrillator installation project

Poste Italiane has launched a national cardioprotection initiative titled ‘La Sicurezza ci sta a Cuore’ to enhance workplace safety. The company is implementing a voluntary strategy to install 800 state-of-the-art semi-automatic external defibrillators across 242 locations throughout Italy.

Recent regional rollouts include the installation of 12 units in Tuscany, 17 in Campania, and several locations in Emilia-Romagna, including Modena, Carpi, and Ferrara. These devices feature remote monitoring to ensure constant functionality and provide voice instructions to assist rescuers without specific medical training. To integrate with public services, the devices will be registered with the 118 emergency operation centers.

The initiative is supported by an extensive Basic Life Support and Defibrillation (BLSD) training program. Nationally, approximately 9,500 emergency management personnel will receive specialized training, while over 35,000 employees will participate in informative sessions regarding cardioprotection and first aid maneuvers.