Holiday Safety: Christmas Tree Edition
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Christmas tree safety. Here are some safety protocols to consider putting in place, even if you’ve had your Christmas tree on display for a while now.
How to Prepare for a Winter Storm
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Winter storms can bring extremely cold temperatures, icy roads, power failures and more. It’s important to know the risks for a storm in your area.
STOP THE BLEED® Day: Bleeding Control Techniques
National STOP THE BLEED Day (May 20, 2021) is a one-day call to action to save lives by training people to stop traumatic bleeding.
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Nurses Month: Nurses Make a Difference
Whether they’re providing emergency or routine care, nurses make a difference in their patients’ lives and in their communities. As part of Nurses...
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Best Practices for Calling 911
Every second counts during an emergency. Follow these tips from the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) when you need to call 911.
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Fire Emergencies: Older Adults are at Increased Risk
A fire department in the US responds to a fire event every 24 seconds. Although, anyone can experience a fire, older adults are especially vulnerable.
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My Experience with Calling Poison Control
Since it’s National Poison Prevention Week, I wanted to use my own experience with calling Poison Control to help others feel more at ease...
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Spring Cleaning: Safety Edition
Spring cleaning is usually associated with clearing out closets, cleaning up the yard and giving your home a nice deep clean. But there are...
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How to Take Payment for Your CPR Class
There are a variety of ways to take payment for CPR, AED and First Aid classes. It's up to you — as the Instructor...
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What Should I Pack In My Wilderness First Aid Kit?
Wilderness environments create special situations that you won’t usually encounter in an urban or suburban area. When you’re in a remote setting, you’ll likely...
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Fireworks-Related Injuries by the Numbers
Fireworks of all types and sizes can quickly become dangerous, causing property damage, burns, injuries and even death.
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Why Every Business Needs an AED
A cardiac arrest emergency could happen to you or someone nearby while you’re at work, at the gym, at a restaurant or anywhere people gather.
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Thanksgiving Safety: Prevent Home Cooking Fires
As part of your Thanksgiving food safety precautions, make sure you’re also taking steps to prevent home cooking fires during busy celebrations.
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The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide is a “silent killer”. It’s an odorless, colorless toxic gas that can easily go unnoticed to the human senses.
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