With the holidays upon us, we will probably be traveling a lot and, of course, traveling often includes sitting for periods of time waiting in addition to driving or flying to our destinations. This can increase our chances of developing a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). TVP is a type of...
We travel a lot during the holidays. Traveling often includes sitting for periods of time, waiting, or driving or flying to our destinations. According to the CDC, the act of sitting for a long time without getting up and moving, or walking around, can increase the probability of blood pooling...
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if inhaled. When we experience power outages during emergencies such as hurricanes or winter storms, we often make use of alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating, cooling, or cooking. Those alternative sources can...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year more than 400 people die in the U. S. from accidental, non-fire related carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO found in combustion fumes can result in the poisoning, sudden illness, loss of consciousness, and death from inhaling this odorless, colorless...
Each year many workers suffer eye-related injuries on the job. Don’t become a statistic! Take precautions and learn all you can about health and safety measures for your job. Be aware of specific hazards on the job, wear the proper PPE and use the proper procedures to work safety. It’s...
According to a study from the National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH), in 2019 approximately 118,000 occupational injuries in and around the eye were seen in our nation’s emergency rooms. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that from 2011 through 2019 there were over...
One of our deadliest enemies can be fire. Fire has the capability to be devastating to us. It can mutilate our bodies and present catastrophic injuries that can kill us. Within just a few short moments a fire can destroy structures and materials that took years to accumulate or build....
The best way to prevent workplace fires is to be aware of and lookout for potential fire hazards. All hazardous situations should be reported to your supervisor. You should know the locations of your nearest fire extinguishers, exits and other emergency equipment that is available to you. When we discover...
According to the Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2023 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association, in the United States someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. Every year, about 805,000 people in the United States have a heart attack. Of these, 605,000 are a first heart attack. 200,000...
According to the Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics— 2023 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association, in the United States: Someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. Every year, about 805,000 people in the United States have a heart attack. Of these, 605,000 are a first heart attack....