NIOSH Sound Level Meter App – How Noisy Is Your Work Environment?

Ever wonder how loud the noise really is and if it could be damaging your hearing? There’s an app for that!Do you work in or near a noisy environment, such as a construction site, a popular restaurant, or a concert or sports venue?The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), developed the NIOSH Sound[..]

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3 Tips for Protecting Your Hearing

  National Protect Your Hearing Month Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), and help spread the word about hearing health. People of all ages can be affected by NIHL. Signs of NIHL may not be obvious at first, but they can build over time. A recent study shows that about 13 to 18 percent of children and teens ages 12 to 19 have signs of[..]

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Tips for Encouraging PPE Wearer Compliance – Part 2

Comfort Inspires Compliance One of the best ways to motivate employees to wear their PPE consistently and correctly is to ensure it is as comfortable as possible. However, selecting comfortable PPE is not always as straightforward as it may seem. Comfort is largely subjective, and the best way to find PPE that addresses wearers’ preferences is to work with a manufacturer to conduct a wear[..]

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Tips for Encouraging PPE Wearer Compliance – Part 1

The best way to prevent costly injuries is to promote safe work practices, provide the necessary PPE, and do everything possible to encourage wearer compliance.You painstakingly identified all the hazards in your workplace. You consulted each of the relevant safety standards and OSHA regulations. You implemented a comprehensive personal protective equipment (PPE) program and made sure every[..]

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Fall Prevention Awareness Week

Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma.   Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence. To recognize this critical issue, at the state level, SCR 77 (D-Lowenthal) was passed in 2008 declaring the first week of Fall each year as Fall Prevention Awareness Week. At the heart[..]

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First Aid – Corporate and Group Classes October 1st – 5th

CPR/First Aid – Corporate and Group Classes October 1st – 5th 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 respond and care for medical emergencies at work. This 2[..]

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The life-saving box smaller than a toaster and why you need it…

Every 1.7 minutes, someone in America suffers Sudden Cardiac Arrest   If not treated, SCA can easily be fatal and it often is –more than a third of a million Americans die each year from sudden cardiac arrest. Perhaps more concerning is the fact that most of these incidents are fatal– and experts say that survival rates consistently hover at or below 10%. Using an Automated External[..]

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Corporate and Group First Aid/CPR Classes – September 24th-28th

First Aid/CPR TrainingHere are 3 real reasons why First Aid/CPR Training is one of the most important training classes you can ever have…   * 900 Americans die every day from Sudden Cardiac Arrest * 95% of victims die before reaching a hospital * 4 minutes – Brain death starts to occur within 4 minutes, the average response time of EMS is 8 minutes.   CPR/First Aid – Corporate and Group[..]

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National Child Safety Week – Car Seats and Booster Seats

Car Seats and Booster SeatsCar seats and boosters provide protection for infants and children in a crash Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. That’s why it’s so important to choose and use the right car seat correctly every time your child is in the car. Follow these important steps to choose the right seat, install it correctly, and keep your child[..]

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Child Passenger Safety Week

Keep Kids Safe on the RoadEvery day across America, parents and caregivers drive young children to and from school, daycare, the store, and around town in car seats and boosters. Yet nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly, which means your child may not be traveling as safely as possible.To help keep children safe on our roads, NHTSA is sponsoring Child[..]

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