12/7/2020 As part of last weeks’ Safety Message, it was mentioned that the new month was approaching and that our projects needed to check fire extinguishers and first aid kits. What are we inspecting? And what is the ultimate purpose of checking these items? After all, we are not testing Read more…
10/8/2018 I recently become a certified instructor for first aid/CPR and AED use. As part of my instructor’s course, film clips were presented that illustrated various scenarios of different types of medical emergencies. In every display the qualified individual appears on the scene and takes control of the situation by Read more…
8/6/2018 According to the American Burn Association, there are approximately 486,000 burn related injuries requiring medical treatment each year. Of these burn related injuries, 8% occur in the workplace. This equates to roughly 38,880 workers. And based on investigations these work cases were attributed to inadequate training/awareness, a lack of Read more…
6/18/2018 With summer weather so many of us are ready for taking advantage of hiking and having picnics in the outdoors. National Parks and other hiking trails are populated with both experienced and inexperienced hikers and campers. And, while these are great activities during our leisure – whether that’s the Read more…
2/13/2017 Whether at work or just hiking on our own time, many of us find ourselves in remote locations exploring paths and unique terrain. Without a doubt, we have heard about the importance of carrying first aid supplies in our vehicles as well as during hiking expeditions. And when we Read more…
8/26/2019 In the field, first aid kits are a mandatory item; whether for camping or performing work in remote locations. Many times, we will search the internet, looking for the right type of kit, only to find ourselves faced with the insurmountable task of choosing between so many varieties of Read more…
4/4/2016 In terms of loss of life, the American Civil War remains the most costly conflict in United States History. Over 620,000 Americans were killed in battle; yet it was not the wounds that the solders suffered on the battlefield that caused most of the deaths; rather it was disease Read more…