Being Prepared..It Just Makes Sense
Some of my friends call me a pessimist.... I think I am a realistic, well-prepared person. Should there ever be a major disaster, or a minor one for that matter, I know my family and I might be on our own for days - maybe even weeks. I want to BE PREPARED. But then...
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...