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Have your workplace receive an annual exam through First2Aid's Corporate Wellness Program

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Many adults might not think a yearly checkup is really necessary, especially when they consider themselves to be in good health. However, nearly one-third of the 133 million Americans living with a chronic disease are unaware of their health condition. In fact, a chronic disease causes 7 out of every 10 deaths.

Preventive care to offset a chronic disease should be woven into all aspects of life, including where and how we live, learn, work, exercise, as well as our health care. Getting a yearly checkup is important in maintaining good health and should be an integral part of anyone’s health care routine.

Safety Plan for Your Workplace - First 2 Aid                               www.first2aid.com | 407-900-1144

Falls, lifting injuries, and fires are dangerous and common in the workplace, but that's just the beginning. There are many possible safety issues that can occur at your office or factory. Sometimes the best workplace safety arises out of simple good planning and smart thinking.

If you don't have a safety plan in place yet, follow these steps when you recognize a workplace safety issue:

1. Make sure that everyone else in your workplace is aware of the problem.2. Notify your supervisor.3. File any reports or documents about the problem.4. Follow up. Telling someone there's a problem is not a guarantee that the problem will be resolved satisfactorily. Report it and later follow up to make sure the problem was addressed.

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Workplace Violence Training - First 2 Aid                                   www.first2aid.com | 407-900-1144

Workplace violence causes a significant number of deaths and injuries in Florida and throughout the country. Workplace violence can include physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior at the work site.

Some factors can increase the risk of workplace violence, including:-Exchanging money with the public.-Working with volatile or unstable people.-Working alone or in isolated areas.-Providing services and care.-Working where alcohol is served.-Working late at night or in areas with high crime rates.

All employers must develop an Accident Prevention Program, which includes evaluating hazards at work. When a hazard evaluation indicates employees are at risk for violence in the workplace, your Accident Prevention Program must include a plan that outlines measures to reduce this risk, such as training workers on de-escalation techniques, installing adequate lighting in parking lots, and providing drop safes. 

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Safety Tips to Help You Avoid Workplace Accidents - First 2 Aid www.first2aid.com | 407-900-1144

Every person can avoid being involved in accidents at work by following these simple tips.

1. Always be alert on the job – Being awake and alert all the time while at work will not only prevent accidents from happening at work. 2. Wear the required uniform – Be vigilant about the wearing of proper uniforms and other protective garments when working. 3. Listen and actively participate during emergency drills – Some work places conduct emergency drills to make sure their employees know what to do in cases of emergencies so as to avoid accidents. 4. Always ask your supervisor about the possible risks of doing a certain task – A worker should always check with his supervisor if he is unsure about the task at hand or if he feels that doing that task will expose him to great danger. 5. Never take a high-risk job for which you have not been trained for – Doing this will not only expose you to a great danger but will expose other people to danger as well. 

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You might wonder if a yearly checkup is really necessary, particularly if you are healthy. While some doctors may not recommend an annual physical, most still feel it is a good idea to have a physician check your health status on a regular basis. The specific tests and examinations necessary differ as you age and are sometimes based on your family history. Getting an annual physical has many benefits for monitoring your health.

Seeing a doctor each year to get a basic rundown of your vital statistics is a good way to stay on top of your numbers. If things change, the doctor will know in a timely manner, which increases the chance that treatment will be successful. Your weight, height, blood pressure and cholesterol are common items that your doctor measures at checkups. If s/he sees a sudden rise in your blood pressure, for example, s/he can do further tests to determine the cause and start treatment right away before the condition worsens.

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Workplace Violence Training - First 2 Aid

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How can workplace violence hazards be reduced?

In most workplaces where risk factors can be identified, the risk of assault can be prevented or minimized if employers take appropriate precautions. One of the best protections employers can offer their workers is to establish a zero-tolerance policy toward workplace violence. This policy should cover all workers, patients, clients, visitors, contractors, and anyone else who may come in contact with company personnel.

By assessing their worksites, employers can identify methods for reducing the likelihood of incidents occurring. First 2 Aid believes that a well-written and implemented workplace violence prevention program, combined with engineering controls, administrative controls and training can reduce the incidence of workplace violence in both the private sector and federal workplaces.

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Workplace safety cannot exist on best practice guidelines and policies alone. A safe working environment is based on how well the people, in both management and on the factory floor, adhere to -- and communicate about -- safety standards.

1. Be Aware Of Your Surroundings 2. Keep Correct Posture To Protect Your Back 3. Take Regular Breaks

So many work-related injuries and illnesses occur because a worker is tired, burned out and not alert to their surroundings. Taking regular breaks helps you stay fresh on the job. One trick to staying alert is to schedule the most difficult tasks when your concentration is best, like first thing in the morning.

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Maintain a Safe and Healthy Workplace - First 2 Aid

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10 Steps to a Safe and Healthy Workplace

-Understand how a safety and healthy workplace benefits workers, families, businesses, and the community.

-Know your responsibilities for keeping a safe and healthy workplace.

-Develop a system for organizing safety and health efforts.

-Know the laws and regulations for the work you do.

-Address specific workplace hazards and have regular saving meetings.

-Cultivate a safety culture with mutual respect and open communication

-Celebrate your accomplishments and defer OSHA inspections with events.

-Find out the best solutions to safety and health problems.

-Ask questions about workplace safety and health.

-Get help. Keeping a workplace safe and healthy is not something you can do alone. First 2 Aid is one of many sources of help, and it's a good one.

Our professional safety and health consultants and trainers know your industry - and they know your time is valuable. An onsite audit will give you professional and practical assistance. Training teaches everyone how to work safely and avoid injuries.

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Lack of awareness and training will cost a life, especially, when someone in your workplace gets a sudden cardiac arrest. If no one knows how to revive or at least buy sometime, till professionals arrive at the scene, then the person will surely succumb. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the US, amongst adults. Majority, die before reaching the hospital because of lack of quick administration of CPR and related first aid techniques.

Getting employees trained in giving CPR will ensure a safer workplace environment. Not only at offices, giving CPR training should be made mandatory even in gyms, schools, hospitality sectors and other establishments. Getting employees and others associated with an establishment or organization trained and skilled in giving first aid and CPR, is the first step employers should take for ensuring the safety and security of their employees and those associated with them.

Workplace CPR training programs usually consist of skill practice, demonstration, exercises done on the basis of real scenarios, Q&As, class discussions, hands-on practical, which are supported by numerous materials, training equipment and more.

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Experts agree that all workplace safety programs should incorporate housekeeping, and every worker should play a part.

Here are some tips for effective workplace housekeeping:

-Prevent slips, trips and falls Slips, trips and falls were the second leading cause of nonfatal occupational injuries or illnesses involving days away from work in 2013, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

OSHA’s Walking-Working Surfaces Standard (1910.22(a)) states that all workplaces should be “kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.” The rule includes passageways, storerooms and service rooms. Floors should be clean and dry. Drainage should be present where “wet processes are used.”

-Avoid tracking materials Work-area mats – which can be cloth or sticky-topped – should be kept clean and maintained. This helps prevent the spread of hazardous materials to other work areas or home. Check all mats to ensure they are not tripping hazards.

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AED Training For Your Workplace - First 2 Aid

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For a person experiencing a sudden cardiac emergency in which the heart goes into ventricular fibrillation—a sudden electrically abnormal state—the only way to try to prevent death, which will occur very quickly, is to use a defibrillator. 

A fibrillating heart will not permit adequate circulation even if CPR is performed perfectly, according to the AHA. The only recognized treatment for cardiac arrest is early defibrillation to electrically shock the heart back into a normal rhythm so it can effectively circulate blood. Once the defibrillation pads are applied to the victim’s chest, the AED analyzes the heart rhythm and prompts the rescuer to deliver a shock only when necessary. If either breathing or a heartbeat is present, an AED will not allow the rescuer to shock the victim.

Using electronic voice prompts, the newest generation of AEDs follows three steps. They electronically assess the patient and determine if the reason why no pulse is felt is that the heart has stopped or the rhythm is disorganized. They prepare to release an electric shock that can interrupt the poor rhythm. Finally, they deliver a defibrillating shock only when necessary.

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First Aid Training In the Workplace - First 2 Aid

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If you are equipped with first aid skills, you can delay the worsening of a condition, save lives, and even resuscitate an individual with CPR, if necessary. The time that elapses between you calling 911, and the paramedics arriving is sensitive and critical. The manner in which you respond during this critical stage can increase the likelihood of survival for an individual.

With first aid training, you can fortify the safety of your home and workplace. For example, if an accident were to occur, you would be able to attend to this matter right away. Not only can parents/employees be educated in first aid, but so can children.

First aid training can also be of tremendous help in your professional environment. For example, in the event that a medical emergency occurred in your work environment, and you lacked immediate access to a phone, first aid training would prove to be especially important. 

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Schedule Your Employees Physicals Today - First 2 Aid

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The annual physical or preventive exam used to be called a “checkup.” That was for good reason, as your doctor will check key indicators of your general health, such as blood pressure, heart rate, weight, lymph nodes, lungs and more.

Your physician will review your complete physical history and recommend screenings and immunizations appropriate to your age, your health history, your current medical condition, and your family’s medical history. The preventive exam appointment is a time to review your health habits and discuss changes to your diet and exercise routine that will help you achieve optimum long-term health.

Like any time you have a doctor’s appointment, it’s important that you take your current medications in their original containers to your annual physical. Include herbal supplements and any other over-the-counter products so that your physician can get a complete picture of everything you’re taking. He or she may have important information for you regarding side effects and drug interactions and reactions.

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AED Program in the Workplace - First 2 Aid

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Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the United States and Canada, with nearly four out of five cases occurring outside a hospital. Bystanders –whether in a public gathering space such as an airport or shopping mall, or in a workplace– play an in important role in improving the chances of survival. 

Even when 911 is called immediately, it can often take seven or eight minutes or longer for EMS to arrive at the location; that doesn't account for the time it takes to locate the victim once they arrive. After 10 minutes without emergency care, resuscitation is rarely successful.

Every minute of delay for defibrillator decreases the success of restarting the heart. Approximately 10 percent of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survive, with survival significantly increased if a bystander quickly retrieves and employs an AED. Time is critical. The earlier a shock is delivered, the greater the chance the neurological damage can be prevented. Having an AED program in place can reduce the response time to an SCA victim by 3-5 minutes.

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Safety Hazards - First 2 Aid

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First 2 Aid has a team of consultants who visit work-sites and conduct safety audits. But no matter where each team member is, chances are good that he or she will spot one or more common safety hazards. Clutter blocking fire exits, aisles and emergency exits is a housekeeping problem that we see often.

Blocked breakers aren’t the only electrical hazard First 2 Aid consultants frequently see. Many electrical hazards spotted are related to inappropriate use of extension cords.

It shouldn’t be a surprise that First 2 Aid frequently spot hazards associated with working at height. The Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that falls to a lower level accounted for 14 percent of all fatalities in 2014, and OSHA standards related to scaffolding and ladders are regularly among the most frequently cited violations.

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Keeping Your Workplace Safe

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Protect Your Back By Using the Correct Posture

Whether the work environment is an office or at an energy production plant, it's important employees protect their back and use correct posture. Using correct posture means picking things up with the correct form and avoiding twisting and stooping. If at all possible, the work area should be furnished with safety equipment and ergonomically designed furniture.

Ensure All Workers Wear the Proper Safety Equipment

Failing to wear the right personal protective equipment (PPE) equipment for the job is one of the most common culprits for serious injuries and fatalities. The type of PPE should change based on the task and industry. For instance, someone working in space and defense industry would require different PPE than someone in field services.

Establishing a Safe and Healthful Working Environment

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Establishing a safe and healthful working environment requires every employer -- large and small -- and every worker to make safety and health a top priority. The entire workforce -- from the CEO to the most recent hire -- must recognize that worker safety and health is central to the mission and key to the profitability of the American company. www.first2aid.com

First 2 Aid's job is to provide leadership and encouragement to workers and employers to take that responsibility seriously by helping understand OSHA's requirements. We continue to help employers and employees focus on reducing injuries, illnesses, and fatalities and to increase their commitment to improved safety and health. www.first2aid.com