Great British Columbia ShakeOut 2011
The 2011 Great British Columbia ShakeOut on October 20 at 10:20 a.m. is now six weeks away, and already more than 77,000 people are now registered. Shakeout BC is now an annual drill, joining with California, Idaho, Oregon and other areas on the third Thursday of each...
Basic Survival Information
Interruptions in utility services are inevitable and natural disasters will occur when you least expect them. No one has control over Mother Nature so the best thing you can do for yourself and your family is to prepare before an incident occurs. This past year alone...
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...
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...
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...
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...