Back to School – Emergency Preparedness
Every year at this time of year we hear from schools, daycares and parents inquiring about what should be in a comfort kit. Ensuring your child has what they need in the event of an emergency does not need to be overwhelming, costly or time consuming. However, it is...
June is National Pet Preparedness Month
Pet Preparedness Month - Your Emergency Preparedness Goal this month can include: •Include your pets in your emergency plans •Build a separate emergency kit for your pets - this kit should include basics like pet food and extra water. Put a favorite toy, treats or...
NAOSH Week May 6-12, 2018
NAOSH Week's goal is to focus employers, employees, partners and the public on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home and in the community. The success of NAOSH Week is rooted in a community–based approach. Across the country, NAOSH...
Does your emergency evacuation plan account for staff with mobility issues?
As a safety coordinator have you taken into consideration any staff with mobility issues in your emergency planning? Keep in mind staff with unobservable challenges that may or may not self-identify before an emergency. These individuals may...
February is Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in North America. The good news? It is also one of the most preventable. Making heart-healthy choices, knowing your family health history and the risk factors for heart disease, having regular...
Tuesday Tsunami
I woke up this morning and turned on my phone like it was any other morning. Boy did my phone light up with alerts from social media sites I follow and the emails were coming in for orders for 72 hour grab and go kits. While I (we) were sleeping, a major earthquake...