Tarmac’s Aberthaw Cement Plant has supported and contributed to the installation of the fifth defibrillator across the village of Rhoose.
The lifesaving device has been installed at Rhoose Point as part of the Rhoose Defib Group’s commitment to increase the number of defibrillators across the Vale of Glamorgan village.
Through its commitment to supporting the communities in which it works and those in which its colleagues live, Tarmac provided the external all-weather casing which is necessary for the public access defibrillator (PAD). It is also providing a further internal unit which will house a defibrillator at the Highwayman Inn.
Kara Bennett, Environmental Coordinator at Tarmac’s Aberthaw Cement Plant said:
“We are delighted to play our part in helping to improve survival rates for out of hospital cardiac arrests. Should anyone suffer an out of hospital cardiac arrest, easy access to a defibrillator dramatically increases their chance of survival and recovery.”
A defibrillator is a device that gives a high-energy electric shock to the heart of someone who is in cardiac arrest. The newly installed defibrillator is located on Maes-y-Gwenyn and is accessible 24/7.
Simon Webb, a member of the Rhoose Defib Group and part-time ambulance service First Responder, said:
“As a group we are committed to increasing the number of defibrillators in the area and the addition at Rhoose Point is fantastic.
“Anyone can use the publicly-accessible device and there are clear instructions on how to attach the defibrillator pads. Once attached, the pads assess the heart’s rhythm and will only instruct and allow the user to deliver a shock if it is needed. The user cannot deliver a shock accidentally.
“On behalf of the community I’d like to thank Tarmac for its support in making the village safer for residents and visitors.”
For more information on the Rhoose Defib Group or to make a donation please visit it’s Facebook page.
Aberthaw Cement Plant is the only cement works in south Wales. Cement made at Aberthaw has contributed to some of Wales’ most significant construction projects of recent time, including Pembroke Power Station, The Millennium Centre and home of the Welsh Government – The Senedd, both in Cardiff Bay.
For more information on Aberthaw Cement Plant visit the website https://aberthaw.tarmac.com/