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Workplace Safety Tips

Accidents happen in the office, not as frequent compared to the shop floor maybe but when it does, it is just as serious. Tripping, slipping, and falling ranks second to automobile accidents nationwide. The good thing is that most of these are prevented from happening...

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Ready or Not….

Because most workplace emergencies happen with little or no warning, you need to ensure that workers know in advance what they should and should not do in case of an emergency. They may not have time during an emergency to read the company policy for the particular...

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Can You Survive an Earthquake?

Imagine sleeping peacefully in bed, when suddenly the room starts shaking. Furniture begins moving and hanging pictures crash violently to the floor. Your home creaks and groans as the strength of its foundation is tested. What you do in the next few seconds can...

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How to Control Bleeding

Regardless how severe, all bleeding can be controlled. If left uncontrolled, bleeding may lead to shock or even death. Most bleeding can be stopped before the ambulance arrives at the scene. While you're performing the steps for controlling bleeding, you should also...

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You Can Save A Life

How to help someone... If a person collapses and seems unresponsive: Call 911. DO NOT WAIT. Try to pay attention to the time when the person collapsed, to tell EMS. Loosen their clothing and make sure they are lying down or seated in a comfortable position. If they do...

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Emergency Preparedness Should Match Your Industry

Emergency Preparedness Should Match Your IndustryEmergency planning is more useful when it reflects the way a workplace actually runs. A front office, a warehouse floor, a construction site, a retail store, a school, and a mobile fleet all face different pressures, so...

Emergency Preparedness for Seniors in BC

Emergency Preparedness for Seniors in BCWhy Emergency Preparedness for Seniors Matters in British Columbia British Columbia's geography and climate create unique emergency risks. Coastal earthquakes, interior wildfires, flooding in river valleys, and heavy winter...

Emergency Preparedness for the Holidays

Emergency Preparedness for the HolidaysEmergency preparedness for the holidays is more important than ever. With families decorating homes, hosting gatherings, traveling long distances, and using more electrical devices, the risk of fire, injury, and seasonal...