Heimlich Maneuver – How to do it

The Heimlich maneuver uses abdominal thrusts to force objects out of the throat. Underneath the lungs is a muscle called the diaphragm. This muscle contracts to move the lungs, helping them exhale air.                                                                       Fast facts on the Heimlich maneuver:When a person chokes, they cannot inhale or[..]

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Don’t just think about learning CPR/First Aid – Schedule your class now and get certified

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 regulatory requirements for training employees how to[..]

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OSHA 2018 Top 10 Violations

The top 10 violations seen by OSHA in the fiscal year 2018: 1. Fall Protection—General Requirements: 1926.501, with 7,720 violations 2. Hazard Communication: 1910.1200, with 4,552 violations 3. Scaffolds—General Requirements: 1926.451, with 3,336 violations 4. Respiratory Protection: 1910.134, with 3,118 violations 5. Lockout/Tagout: 1910.147, with 2,944 violations 6. Ladders: 1926.1053,[..]

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Tips For Preventing Eyestrain

Do you ever find yourself rubbing your eyes, blinking repeatedly and looking away from your computer screen? You may be experiencing eyestrain. The American Osteopathic Association notes that as more and more workers stare at computer screens and monitors all day, side effects from eyestrain – including blurred vision, headaches, dry eyes and frequent blinking – are becoming[..]

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7 tips for an effective workplace safety committee

1 – Put progression before perfection at the start. When creating a safety committee, begin the process with immediate and long-term goals, but be careful about aiming too high initially. What are you going to accomplish? Is there a measurement that you’re going to have?  What can you do to push safety forward just a little bit?  2 – Embrace variety. Workplaces consist[..]

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First Aid Service – How a service program can save you time and money…

Have you ever utilized a first aid service before? Do you know that such a service exists? Often times businesses attempt to handle the first aid and safety needs for their company by themselves. Perhaps this is possible when a company is small and has only a few employees. However, through the challenges of a company growing and becoming more viable in its industry, first aid and safety needs[..]

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3 ways to prevent Flu in the workplace

Help prevent Flu this flu season and keep your team on the job Here are some easy ways to help prevent the flu, let’s face it, you need your employees on the job.Get a flu vaccineCDC (Center for Disease Control) recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. While there are many different flu viruses, a flu vaccine[..]

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Make a difference at your firm – Learn CPR

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 regulatory requirements for training employees how to[..]

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Why you should know the difference between Sudden Cardiac Arrest and a Heart attack…

Often times sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack are used synonymously. In truth, the two are very different from one another. Sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating. A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked. In short, a heart attack is about “circulation” and sudden cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem.  Heart[..]

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It’s a New Year – Is Your First Aid Kit Compliant? Here’s a quick guide…

ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Minimum Requirements for Workplace First Aid Kits and Supplies (ANSI Z308.1) establishes the minimum requirements for first aid kit supplies.  First aid kits are classified based on the assortment and quantity of first aid supplies intended to deal with most types of injuries and sudden illnesses that may be encountered in the workplace.5.1.1[..]

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