EHS First-Aid News
The Heat Is On: Protecting Workers from Heat Stress
Keep your workers cool, healthy and productive even in the hottest work environments....
OSHA Wants Workers to Chill Out; Launches Campaign To Prevent Heat-Related Illness
As the weather heats up, so do OSHA’s outreach initiatives to educate workers and their employers about the hazards of working outdoors in hot weather. Each year, workers suffer injury and even death from exposure to too much sun and heat....
The Break Room: In a Heart Beat
It was long overdue, but I finally completed CPR/AED training....
March 18-24 is National Poison Prevention Week
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an average of 87 people die every day from unintentional poisoning. National Poison Prevention Week, a campaign designed to raise awareness about poisonings and educate citizens in preventing them, is held March 18-24 this year and marks the event's 50th anniversary...
Life Saver: 5 Facts about CPR and AEDs
You're enjoying a stroll in the park when a man on the path ahead of you collapses. When you reach him, he's unresponsive, doesn’t appear to be breathing and you can't find a pulse. What do you do?...
Pain, Pain Go Away! Tips to Relieve Pain
March 20th marks the first day of spring, and with the start of this new season comes increased exercise, exertion and potential injury. In fact, the Institute of Medicine reports that nearly a third of Americans experience long-lasting pain, which is costing the nation at least $558 billion per year in medical bills, sick days and lost productivity....
It's No Shock: AED Training Can Save Lives
A registered nurse is leading a nationwide effort to train citizens in the proper use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to help save thousands of lives...
The Five Off-the-Job Winter Activities that Can Land You in the ER
As many of us head out this week for winter vacations, we’d be wise to remember that broken bones from snowboarding and sledding top the list of common visits to the emergency department (ED) during the winter months. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-quarter of all emergency hospital visits are attributed to snowboarding accidents, and half of all cases were for broken bones and sprains....
Summertime Blues
In the summer, powered lawn equipment, insect stings, over-eager barbecue aficionados and alcohol make off-the-job safety a challenge...
Beating the Heat – Protecting Workers in Hot Environments
Working in hot and humid environments not only can be uncomfortable, it also can be a serious health issue due to the potential for heat stress...
Balance Comfort and Safety this Summer
One often overlooked area where employers need to address the potential for heat stress is the loading dock. These equipment options can help keep employees cool...
How to Select the Proper Emergency Eyewash for Your Workplace
Emergency eyewashes are an often-overlooked part of industrial safety programs. Yet there can be no denying the value of a worker’s vision and the impact that an eye injury can have on both the individual and the employer...
Sandy Says: Heartstopping
A new study out of the Netherlands reports that less than half of people in a public place with access to an automatic external defibrillator (AED) would be willing to use it...
Study Finds Most People Unwilling to Use AEDs
A Dutch study reports that less than half (47 percent) of people in a public place with access to an automatic external defibrillator (AED) would be willing to use it, with more than half (53 percent) unable even to recognize one...
Keeping the Chill Out: Working Safe in Cold Weather
When working in cold temperatures, the best defense is common sense. Knowing what to wear, what to eat and drink and what to do if an employee is suffering from a cold-related illness can save lives...
Injuries Sustained While Riding Segway Transporter ‘Severe’
Injuries sustained while riding Segway transporters are significant and on the rise, according to a case series of emergency department visits published online in Annals of Emergency Medicine, “Serious Injuries Related to the Segway Personal Transporter: A Case Series”...
Hot Weather Warning: Forecasters Calling for Potentially Dangerous Heat Conditions
Warm weather usually means lots of summer fun and outdoor activities. Unfortunately, the combination of high heat and high humidity can be very dangerous...
Choosing and Maintaining Emergency Eyewashes/Showers
In many industrial workplaces, the threat of eye, face and skin contamination is an ongoing concern, despite the many innovations designed to keep workers safe...
2009 Holiday Safety: Top Holiday Hazards
It is common knowledge that more accidents occur during the holiday season than any other time of the year. The best way to prevent an injury is to learn the most common reasons that bring a person into the ER...
2009 Holiday Safety: Safe Driving Tips
Loved ones coming together is what the holidays are all about, but first you have to make the trip and get there. With road travel expected to increase this year due to the recession, drivers need to take more safety measures to avoid accidents...
Lead Your Employees To Water and Urge Them To Drink!
When the human body is properly hydrated, mental acuity, focus and energy levels all are at optimal levels...
Ready for Anything? An Emergency Response Checklist
Years ago, it was acceptable to factor loss of life into the planning for major public works projects like dams and bridges. In those days, safety in...
Are You Ready for a Sudden Cardiac Arrest Emergency?
In the event of sudden cardiac arrest, timing can mean life or death. Make every moment count by developing a comprehensive emergency plan that includes CPR training, an AED program and more...
ISEA Announces Public Review for First Aid, Smoke Hood Standards
The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) recently announced the availability of draft revisions to its voluntary consensus standards for workplace first aid kits and air-purifying respiratory protective smoke escape devices. ...
Holiday Hazard and Poison Tips
The holiday season is a time of joy, but it also brings the potential for poisonings. The Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC) lists the common but potentially hazardous holiday items families should be aware of when celebrating safely this season....
