School Bus Safety Week 

School Bus Safety WeekFrom Oct. 21 to Oct. 25 National School Bus Safety Week reminds drivers to keep an eye out for buses.Lisa Beech, transportation director for the Pearl River County School District, said it is important to remember school bus safety all year long. “We’ve still got a public that doesn’t view buses as having our most precious cargo,” Beech said. The biggest[..]

It’s Sudden Cardiac Awareness Month – Learn CPR

CPR/First Aid Training – Corporate and Group ClassesOver 300,000 Americans die every year from Sudden Cardiac Arrest, be sure your company has first responders trained and ready to help save a life. We make it easy! 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[..]

Confused about AED Inspections? This Might Help….

So you have an AED, but do you need to inspect it? OSHA Standards do not specifically address automated external defibrillators. However, their previously issued TIB-01-12-17 recommends the use of AEDs at every work site as a safe, effective, easily learned method to improve survival rates for sudden cardiac arrest victims. Therefore, when seconds count, it is vital that an AED is functioning[..]

First Aid Requirements For Your Businesses

OSHA requires businesses to provide  CPR training and First Aid to employees in the absence of a nearby clinic or hospital (OSHA Standard 1910.151). While safety always begins with prevention, not every work-related injury can be prevented. Your primary first aid training goal should be to give employees the necessary tools and information they need to care for an ill or injured person, if[..]

Winter Driving Tips To Keep You Safe On The Road

Do you and your family know what to do if you are stranded in your car in a winter storm? Are your team members and employees prepared for winter driving this season?Stay safe this winter holiday season by planning ahead and making good choices while traveling. When preparing to travel, be aware of current and forecasted weather conditions. Get your car ready for cold weather before[..]

OSHA – An Amazing Resource You Might Not Know About….

OSHA Can Help In a Surprising Way…OSHA’s offers on-site consultation program and the best part? it’s FREE and confidential for small & medium-sized businesses operating across the U.S.A great benefit that OSHA offers to small, medium or newly established businesses is a FREE safety consultation service. OSHA on-site consultation services are provided to[..]

5 Common Misconceptions About Defibrillator’s (AED’s)

An automatic external defibrillator (AED) can save lives. AEDs provide access to life-saving care at your business, event, or public gathering and can be used by team members without the need for a medical degree. Unfortunately, many misconceptions about AED management often prevent people from installing or learning how to use one. It’s time to address these issues to make you and your[..]

Grocery Store Employee Saves Customer’s Life

Call it an early Christmas Miracle. Kevin Garcia says he was waiting in line at the Save Mart at Willow and Nees in Fresno, when suddenly he keeled over with a heart attack. That’s when Garcia says his cashier ran around the counter to give him CPR, and saved his life. “Everything’s fine, and I feel like I have a new chance at life – a new lease at[..]

Six tips for starting a safety committee

Key pointsManagement support is imperative for a new committee to thrive, because leadership can provide backing and, potentially, financial assistance. Organization and laying the groundwork with bylaws, policies and procedures are necessary for a new committee to develop. All members should be accountable to contribute to the committee’s goals and improve workplace safety and[..]

How To Maintain & Clean Your Emergency Eyewash Stations

Emergency Eyewash Station Maintenance In this guide, we’ll walk you through some best practices on how to keep your eyewash units in tip-top condition, so that you can rest assured that they’ll be ready for action should the unthinkable happen. Why is maintenance so important? Eyewash stations are of critical importance in any workplace that works with hazardous, corrosive substances. Using[..]