Halloween is just days away. One of the most popular holidays in this country, masses of little super heroes, cartoon and television characters will soon be out in their neighborhoods for trick or treat fun. The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region has tips parents can follow to help keep the kids safe while enjoying the[…]
In an emergency situation but unable to call? Try text instead. That’s right, you might be able to instant message 911 personnel in your area about your emergency. The 911 number, since the 1960s has been the established nationwide code used to summon an emergency response. Its designation was made for the purpose of bettering these responses by giving[…]
Mass violence events happen with alarming frequency. Large scale shootings or riots in public places—malls, workplaces, entertainment venues and schools—receive the most attention in the media, but incidents in which two or more people are the victims of serious violence happen regularly. These deadly crimes may be committed using guns, knives, fire, bombs or even[…]
No matter how many safety guidelines and practices you’ve set in place, they won’t do any good if your employees aren’t aware and invested in following those guidelines. The safest work environments occur when employees, at all levels of the organization, work together to communicate and adhere to the safety standards set in place. By[…]
A Bee Stung Me. Am I Allergic? For most people, a bee sting hurts for a few hours and then gets better. If you’re allergic, you may have a more serious reaction. Some people get severe swelling at the site of the sting. A few have life-threatening symptoms, even if they’ve never before had an allergic reaction to[…]
When’s the last time you changed out your smoke alarms, extension cords, and pillows? See if any of these household items are risking your safety or health. Sponges It doesn’t take long for sponges to become a hotbed of bacteria. They can spread germs to your hands and then to your food. Or if[…]
From boxes of paper near the printer to large packages in the mailroom, office settings contain a number of objects – some quite heavy – that require manual lifting. Are you following safe lifting practices? It’s important to know how to lift the right way. According to the 2017 edition of Injury Facts, a National[…]
Easter, Passover and Ramadan will be a little less lonely this year as more people get vaccinated. But experts say we can’t let down our guard just yet. The weather is warming, the days are looking brighter and the number of people getting vaccinated is on the rise. So can we finally celebrate the spring[…]
From boxes of paper near the printer to large packages in the mailroom, office settings contain a number of objects – some quite heavy – that require manual lifting. Are you following safe lifting practices? It’s important to know how to lift the right way. According to the 2017 edition of Injury Facts, a National[…]
Thanks to the COVID-19 epidemic, people today seem to be preoccupied with killing germs, on everything from the kitchen countertop to their own hands. And our current obsession with hand sanitizer means people carry it everywhere – including leaving a jug of it inside their hot cars. Is that safe? Short answer: Yup.[…]