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Review Your Workplace AED Program for American Heart Month
The American Heart Association reports that cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the #1 cause of death in the United States.
Stay Prepared: 7 Tips for Fire Extinguisher Service
Service requirements for fire extinguishers vary based on the class of extinguisher. The National Fire Protection Association and U.S. Occupational…
When Disaster Strikes – What’s Your Plan? The Importance of Emergency Action Plans
Emergencies rarely come with adequate warning. A tornado can seemingly come out of nowhere. A fire can take over a…
What Is the NFPA Diamond and Why Is It Important?
Firefighters must assess an emergency, such as a fire or a chemical spill, quickly to determine how to respond. Certain…
Disaster Clean-up Safety Tips
Disasters happen every year. Whether they are fires or explosions in a business, hurricanes along the coast, severe storms and…
SAFETY TIP: Lightning Safety On the Job
Lightning kills 54 people per year in the United States on average, but it strikes hundreds more who are often…
Inspecting Your Inspection Tags: A Crucial Starting Point
Accidents happen. Fires happen. But imagine running to a small fire in your building with a fire extinguisher only to…
Top Causes of Back Injuries in Construction
Working in construction involves lots of heavy lifting and bending, and occasionally manual labor at great height. These responsibilities can…
3 Types of Posters to Buy During National Fire Prevention Week
The week of October 4th is National Fire Prevention Week (NFPW), which promotes awareness of how to stay safe in a fire. It’s the longest-running public health observance in the U.S., dating back to 1925 and is held on the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire. It’s also the perfect time to update... Read more here.
Be Prepared When First Aid is Needed
Every workplace aims for zero accidents but unfortunately, sometimes accidents still occur. During an emergency, seconds count. Having a well-stocked first aid kit and trained employees that know how to respond to an emergency accordingly can mean the difference between a minor injury and a potentially fatal one.
