A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked. Part of the heart may die if the person doesn’t get help quickly. Some common signs of a heart attack include: Pain or discomfort in the center or left side of the chest – or a feeling of pressure, squeezing, or fullness […]
The Basics: Overview Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Take steps today to lower your risk of heart disease. To help prevent heart disease, you can: Eat healthy. Get active. Stay at a healthy weight. Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke. Control your […]
CPR/First Aid – Corporate and Group Classes Anyone can learn CPR, are your employees trained to save a life? UniFirst First Aid + Safety offers weekly CPR classes for companies and groups, UniFirst First Aid + Safety’s CPR, AED and First Aid training program will help employers meet OSHA and other federal and state regulatory […]
The risks of being exposed to the extreme cold are numerous and dangerous. Here are some simple tips on how to stay warm in the cold and how to notice the warning signs of hypothermia. Tips for Working in the Extreme Cold Wear appropriate clothing. Wear several layers of clothing. The layers should fit loosely […]
Snowmageddon, Snowpocalypse, SnOMG! There is no end to the terms for “really big snowstorm,” and those terms came in handy, particularly in America’s snowiest cities. Just check out these average annual snowfall totals, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Mt. Washington, NH – 281.2 inches Houghton, MI – 207.7 inches Syracuse, NY – 123.8 […]
In the midst of all the confusion over electronic reporting, make sure that you don’t make common mistakes. The deadline for employers to prepare, certify and post a hard copy of their 300A annual summary of injuries and illnesses report in their workplaces for employees to see is Feb. 1st —unless your business is excluded […]
For companies maintaining or considering emergency shower and eyewash stations, there are two key standards to remember. The ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 American National Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment is an essential resource—visit ISEA’s www.safetyequipment.org website to order it. This important consensus standard outlines the minimum equipment performance criteria for this equipment. It specifies flow rates, water temperature delivery, […]
Letting employees know you care is the key to reducing costs and instilling a positive safety culture What do you in the first 30 minutes of a worker injury? Do you have a plan? Workplace injuries are a major cost for employers, and mitigating the incident from the moment it happens can have lasting effects, […]
Although many employers may not be aware of it, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is now using drones to conduct safety inspections of employer facilities, but only if the employer consents. OSHA’s use of drones requires consent of the employer, who may be wary of granting it due to under-developed guidelines. During 2018, […]
CPR/First Aid – Corporate and Group Classes Anyone can learn CPR, is your firm ready to save a life? #cprreadytosavealife UniFirst First Aid + Safety offers weekly CPR classes for companies and groups, UniFirst First Aid + Safety’s CPR, AED and First Aid training program will help employers meet OSHA and other federal and state […]
