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June 1st – June 7th is National CRP/AED Awareness Month! It’s a fact! CPR saves lives! Each year in the U.S., more than 390,000 people suffer sudden cardiac arrest. When CPR is provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest, a victim’s chance of survival can DOUBLE or TRIPLE. Before you start Check for responsiveness: Tap the
June is National Safety Month. Let’s make people safer! Get free safety tips and resources on these topics: Moving Safety Forward Roadway Safety Holistic Worker Health Slips, Trips and Falls Visit nsc.org/nsm for more information National Safety Month Poster
Call or Text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and get free counseling 24/7. Mental health is an important component of overall well-being and is equally as vital as physical health for all employees. Mental health concerns due to work have the potential to adversely impact an employee’s social interactions, productivity, performance, and absenteeism.
In an average year, more than 800 people are killed and more than 40,000 more are injured in work zone crashes. Whether you’re on the job or just driving through, help save lives in roadway work zones! Give each other a break: Drivers and passengers account for most fatalities in work zone crashes. Slow down,
Put the brakes on distracted driving! Vehicle crashes are the number one cause of workplace death and distracted driving has become a persistent danger on our roads. In fact, half of drivers feel pressure from employers to drive distracted according to an NSC survey. While staying productive is important, distracted driving should never be considered
To avoid Computer Vision Syndrome place your computer screen about 20 – 28″ away from the eyes with the top line of text 2-4″ below eye level. The Causes of Eye Strain – Computer monitors that are hard to read – Staring at a close, fixed object – Glare form lighting fixtures or windows with
Know the dangers on carbon monoxide poisoning. An average of 166 people die each year as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning. Thousands more end up in hospital emergency rooms! Signs – Headaches, fatigue and weakness – Vomiting – Mental confusion – Heart palpitations – Shortness of breath – Convulsions – Dizziness and nausea Reduce
Tips to deal with frostbite, hypothermia and dehydration. Frostbite Superficial Frostbite What to look for • White, waxy, or grayish-yellow patches • Skin is cold, numb and stiff • Underlying tissue is pliable when depressed How to treat • Move the victim to a warm, dry area • Loosen any constrictive clothing • Place dry,