Are you ready to save a life? Learn CPR/First Aid

CPR/First Aid – Corporate and Group Classes September 17th  – 21st 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[..]

The Difference Between Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Heart attack – Why It Matters

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 Attack A[..]

You Are the Help Until Help Arrives

Learn Five Simple Steps That May Save a LifeCall 9-1-1Stay SafeStop the BleedingPosition the InjureProvide ComfortLife-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 links below to learn more about how you can[..]

September is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month (NPM), recognized each September, provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. This NPM will focus on planning, with an overarching theme: Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How. Take time to learn lifesaving skills − such as CPR and first aid, check your insurance policies and coverage for[..]

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First Aid Service – DIY versus Outsource

Have you ever utilized a first aid service before? Do you know that such a service exists? Oftentimes 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[..]

Construction Fall Protection Training

Fall Safety – Helpful Tips

Make Fall Safety a Top PriorityThe third leading cause of unintentional injury-related death is falls. In 2015, nearly 33,381 people died in falls at home and at work – and for working adults, depending on the industry, falls can be the leading cause of death. Hazards in the WorkplaceIn 2014, 660 workers died in falls from a higher level, and 49,210 were injured badly enough to[..]

National Teen Driver Safety Week

National Teen Driver Safety WeekThis week and every week, parents should have conversations with their teens about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel of a passenger car, truck, or SUV. These rules address the greatest dangers for teen drivers: alcohol, inconsistent or no seat belt use, distracted and drowsy driving, speeding, and number of passengers. The[..]

Overexertion Causes 35% Of All Work-Related Injuries – How To Prevent It…

Overexertion is a leading cause of injury over all age groups. It was the second leading reason after falls that adults age 25-64 ended up in emergency departments in 2013, and the third leading cause for kids ages 10 and older, often from too-heavy backpacks, computers and gaming, and poor posture. Overexertion causes 35% of all work-related injuries and is, by far, the largest contributor to[..]

Learn CPR/First Aid – Is Your Team Ready To Save A Life?

CPR/First Aid  – Corporate and Group Classes October 8th – 12th 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[..]

CPR/First Aid – Corporate Classes October 22nd – 26th

CPR/First Aid  – Corporate and Group Classes October 22nd – 26th 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[..]