Modular safety station

Abstract

A modular safety station that comprises a cabinet having a front and having generally enclosed top, bottom, rear and side surfaces and a generally open interior capable of receiving and storing a plurality of safety, emergency and medical devices and equipment. The safety station includes at least one display panel secured to the cabinet. The display panel is moveable from a first position where it is held adjacent to at least one of the top, bottom, rear, side or front surfaces of the cabinet, to a second position where it is extended from the cabinet. The display panel has a front surface that accommodates the posting and exhibition of written materials, printed items and other safety, emergency or regulated devices, equipment and materials.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A modular safety station comprising: 
 a cabinet having a front and having generally enclosed top, bottom, rear and side surfaces and a generally open interior capable of receiving and storing a plurality of safety, emergency and medical devices and equipment; and,    at least one display panel secured to said cabinet, said display panel moveable from a first position wherein said display panel is held adjacent to at least one of the top, bottom, rear, side or front surfaces of the cabinet to a second position wherein said display panel is extended from said cabinet, said display panel having a front surface that accommodates the posting and exhibition of written materials, printed items and other safety, emergency or regulated devices, equipment and materials.    
     
     
         2 . The device as claimed in  claim 1  having two display panels hingedly attached thereto such that when in said first position said display panels are folded across said rear surface of said cabinet and when in said second position said panels extend outwardly from the sides of said cabinet.  
     
     
         3 . The device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said modular safety station includes a stretcher compartment having a generally open interior capable of receiving and storing a collapsible stretcher.  
     
     
         4 . The device as claimed in  claim 3  wherein said stretcher compartment is fixed to the bottom surface of said cabinet and includes a hinged door to enclose the open interior of said stretcher compartment.  
     
     
         5 . The device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said cabinet includes at least one door, said door having a closed position wherein it encloses said open interior of said cabinet, said door having an open position wherein said door allows access to said open interior of said cabinet.  
     
     
         6 . The device as claimed in  claim 5  wherein said cabinet includes a seal to help prevent the ingress of dirt, water and debris into said interior of said cabinet when said door is in said closed position.  
     
     
         7 . The device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said cabinet and said at least one display panel are mounted on a rigid frame, said frame including castors to facilitate the movement of said modular safety station.  
     
     
         8 . The device as claimed in  claim 3  wherein said cabinet, said at least one display panel and said stretcher compartment are mounted on a rigid frame, said frame including castors to facilitate the movement of said modular safety station.  
     
     
         9 . The device as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said front surfaces of said display panels include cork, magnetic or pegboard inserts to facilitate the posting and exhibition of materials, information and devices thereon.  
     
     
         10 . The device as claimed in  claim 1  including a telephone.  
     
     
         11 . The device as claimed in  claim 10  wherein said telephone is a cellular telephone that includes its own power source.  
     
     
         12 . The device as claimed in  claim 1  including an emergency siren or signalling device.  
     
     
         13 . A modular safety station for use on a construction site to contain and display emergency, safety and medical equipment and devices and to facilitate the posting and exhibition of written or printed materials, the safety station comprising: 
 a cabinet having a front and having generally enclosed top, bottom, rear, and side surfaces and a generally open interior capable of receiving and supporting a plurality of safety, emergency and medical devices and equipment;    a pair of display panels hingedly attached to said cabinet, said display panels moveable from a first position wherein said display panels are folded against said rear surface of said cabinet, to a second position wherein said display panels extend outwardly from the sides of said cabinet, said display panels having a front surface that accommodates the posting and exhibition of written or printed materials and information; and,    a stretcher compartment having a generally open interior for receiving and storing a collapsible stretcher.    
     
     
         14 . The device as claimed in  claim 13  wherein said stretcher compartment is fixed to the bottom surface of said cabinet and includes a hinged door to enclose its open interior.  
     
     
         15 . The device as claimed in  claim 14  wherein said cabinet, said display panels, and said stretcher compartment are mounted on a rigid frame, said frame including castors to facilitate the movement of said modular safety station.  
     
     
         16 . The device as claimed in  claim 13  wherein said cabinet includes an emergency telephone, siren or signalling device.  
     
     
         17 . A modular safety station for use on a construction site to contain and display emergency, safety and medical equipment and devices and to facilitate the posting and exhibition of written or printed materials, the modular safety station comprising: 
 a cabinet having a front and having generally enclosed top, bottom, rear and side surfaces, said cabinet having a generally open interior capable of receiving and supporting a plurality of safety, emergency and medical devices and equipment; at least one door, said door having a closed position wherein it encloses said open interior of said cabinet, said door having an open position wherein said door allows access to said open interior of said cabinet;    a pair of display panels attached to said cabinet, said display panels moveable from a first position wherein said display panels are received adjacent to said rear surface of said cabinet, to a second position wherein said display panels are extended outwardly from said cabinet, said display panels permitting the posting and exhibition of written or printed materials and information thereon; a stretcher compartment having a generally open interior for receiving and storing a collapsible stretcher; and,    a rigid frame, said cabinet, said at least one door, said display panels, and said stretcher compartment carried by said rigid frame, said rigid frame assisting in the supporting of said modular safety station and facilitating in the movement of said modular safety station about the construction site or from one construction site to another.