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 […]

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 vaccine CDC (Center for Disease Control) recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in […]

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 […]

First aid responders should be competent at dealing with major blood loss. There are broadly three different types of bleeding: arterial, venous and capillary. How much blood do we have? The average adult human as anywhere between 8 and 12 pints of blood depending on their body size. Remember that children have less blood than […]

Thanksgiving is the #1 day for home kitchen fires in the US Are you prepared? Do you have a fire extinguisher? More importantly, do you know how to use it? A quick helpful tip for fire extinguisher use. Remember the acronym PASS Pull the pin Aim low, at the base of the fire Squeeze the […]

5 Reasons Why Basic First Aid Knowledge Is Important People often don’t consider the importance of basic first aid education. There are numerous reasons why people put it off. They don’t have the time They don’t know where to begin They don’t believe that accidents will ever happen to them or those close to them […]

First Aid in the workplace Employers are required by OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.151 to have a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid for worksites that are not in near proximity to an infirmary, clinic, or hospital. It is advised that the first-aid program for a particular workplace be designed to reflect […]

Does Aspirin Help In A Heart Attack? A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked. The blockage is most often a buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other substances, which form a plaque in the arteries that feed the heart (coronary arteries). If the blockage is complete, it deprives a […]

Learn Five Simple Steps That May Save a Life Call 9-1-1 Stay Safe Stop the Bleeding Position the Injure Provide Comfort Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast and emergency responders aren’t always nearby. You may be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately. You Are the Help Until Help Arrives. Click on the […]

Do you know the 3 different types of bleeding and how to control them? External blood is when blood leaves the body through any type of wound. First aid responders should be competent at dealing with major blood loss. There are broadly three different types of bleeding: arterial, venous and capillary. How much blood do […]