Speaking of Safety
It’s not all about fluids. Â You could be forgiven for thinking that the only way to prevent dehydration is to drink fluids. Â After all, that’s about the only thing that comes to most people’s minds when they’re told to stay hydrated. Â But fluid intake is only part of staying safe in the heat or doing physically demanding work. Â In this article, we’ll look at 5 other factors that play a role in keeping your body hydrated.
Workers have been using hearing protection devices since the 1960’s to protect themselves from high levels of noise. Â Approximately 30 million workers in the United States are occupationally exposed to hazardous noises each year. 10 million of those workers suffer from noise induced hearing loss according to NIOSH.
OSHA encourages employers to provide AEDs in the workplace and advises that AEDs be considered for inclusion in workplace first aid programs.
February is American Heart Month. Â Increase your awareness of heart health and encourage your workplace to prevent heart disease with a healthier lifestyle.
Reflective clothing and vests for workers along highways and on construction sites has been around for many years. The standards used to design the clothing and vests and the proper usage of this personal protective equipment (PPE) is continually improved.
Everyone knows staying hydrated is important. But not everyone really understands what’s in store for them if they let dehydration take over.  In this article, we’ll clear thing up by going over what dehydration does to your body. And we’ll end with some practical tips for staying hydrated throughout the workday. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that effects of dehydration are a lot worse than just feeling a bit parched.
Sudden cardiac arrest is an electrical problem that creates an abnormal rhythm, which prevents the heart from pumping blood to the vital organs, including the brain. Â Quick action, including the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), could save a victim from dying or suffering irreversible brain damage.