More Important than Supplies: Back-to-School Safety
Well, that was a fast summer: The back-to-school ads have begun, and a new year is upon us. As students prepare to return to class, parents, teachers, and administrators will be inclined to focus on details like school supplies, schedules, and lesson plans. But safety should be even higher on the to-do list. Before the […]
Considerations for a Workplace AED Program
According to the American Heart Association, there are some 400,000 sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) events in the United States each year. Of those, roughly 120,000 occur in the workplace. This is why so many companies are launching automatic external defibrillator (AED) programs: again according to the AHA, an employee’s likelihood of surviving such an event […]
Grilling Safely
It’s summertime, and that means we fire up the barbecue grill … gas if we’re in a hurry, charcoal for those with a little more time. Unsurprisingly, summer is also the peak time for accidents and injuries from grills. According to the National Fire Protection Association, more grill fires happen in July than any other […]
Who Should Take Safety Training Classes
There is no way to plan for an accident, but there are ways to prepare for them. Being an individual who is thoroughly trained in first aid, CPR, and AED usage is one of them. While safety training is important for everyone, there are some professions and groups of people where this training is imperative. […]
Why is CPR and AED Training Crucial in the Workplace?
We can’t exactly plan when health emergencies will occur. However, we can equip ourselves to react confidently and decisively when they do occur. Have you provided CPR and AED training for your team? If not, here are three reasons why it is critical to do so.