Someone Needs First Aid. What do you do? Do you know?
Our office recently received a phone call from a low-risk office client. As this call came from an office client, in the workplace they rarely deal with first aid calls. However, a few weeks ago an employee experienced a scenario, was white-faced, light-headed and...
Make Emergency Preparedness Your New Year’s Resolution
Although we originally posted this blog in 2014, we thought it was prudent to re-post in light of the earthquake near Christmas 2015. Each year it seems we all rotate the same resolutions in order to achieve a longer life: eat healthier, exercise more or quit a bad...
If an earthquake hit BC…..
Would you know what to expect? Would you know what to do? According to the Vancouver Sun, if a catastrophic earthquake (7.3 or higher) hit 10,000 dead across Metro Vancouver, 128,000 serious injuries 30% of Vancouver buildings would be extensively damaged With...
Simple Mistakes Can Shatter Lives
Same-level slips, trips, and falls are occupational hazards that can be found in almost every type of work setting. When considering workplace falls, most people immediately think of falls from a height, yet, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the...
Nepal – Could we be next?
Jackie Kloosterboer has been teaching people how to prepare for earthquakes for close to 2 decades. She is the author of My Earthquake Preparedness Guide – Simple Steps to get You, Your Family and Pets Prepared. Follow Jackie on Twitter @Surviving_it to receive...
Prevent Colds at Work and at a School
Here comes the season for colds and flu. Most illness can be prevented. Here are some simple things you can do to prevent illness in the workplace or at school. 1. Wash hands often. The CDC says to wash your hands with warm soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Sing...