12 CPR Facts That Could Help You Save a Life
Are you thinking about signing up for a CPR training course? We might be biased, but we think it’s one of the most important steps an individual can take. Don’t take our word for it, though. Consider these important facts and statistics to learn the truth about CPR. Why CPR Knowledge Matters You can’t predict […]
California Wildfire Home Safety Checklist
How Common Are California Wildfires? At least 3,574 wildfires occurred in California in 2022, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). These fires burned approximately 17,326 acres of land. What to Do Before a California Wildfire Separate your home from flammable materials. Create at least 30 feet of space […]
Dental CPR Certification – How to Choose the Right CPR Class For Your Dentist Office
So it’s that time again. The dentist has just told you that it’s time to renew your CPR certification and that the entire office is way overdue. You need to take a CPR class yesterday. “Handle it,” he tells you. “Oh great,” you think to yourself. “That’s just what I wanted to do.” So you […]
Babysitter Background Checks: Extra Steps to Help Keep Your Child Safe
As a parent, you want your child to receive the best care – especially when you are away from him or her. Thanks to a babysitter background check, you can hire a responsible babysitter who will provide your child with the care that he or she deserves. How Does a Babysitter Background Check Work? […]
New Year’s Resolutions: Family Safety
Happy New Year! 2019 has arrived, and there are many New Year’s resolutions you can make to keep your family safe in the new year. These New Year’s resolutions include: Become CPR- and Basic First Aid-Certified A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class usually requires only a few hours to complete, and its benefits can last a […]
Household Safety Hazards
Household safety hazards are present in every home, regardless of size or location. Fortunately, there are lots of things that you can do to identify and address household safety hazards before they escalate. Now, let’s take a look at 10 household safety hazards, along with tips to reduce or eliminate these issues. Falls Household falls […]
Winter Safety for Your Family
Winter in Southern California may prove to be a great time to plan a trip to the mountains. Here, visitors likely will encounter frigid temperatures, along with associated cold-weather hazards. But parents and kids who understand the different types of winter dangers can take the necessary steps to reduce or eliminate such issues. So, what […]
From Everyday Citizen to Hero: How CPR Saves Lives
Tom enters the Farmers Insurance building in Seattle with colleague Alex Schimp. It’s a short walk – “not too strenuous,” Tom says – to go to the “war-room,” an upstairs conference room best-known for its flurry of notes of all shapes, sizes and colors scattered all over the walls. Alex enters the war-room. Tom follows. […]
Want to Save a Life in 2018? Why You Need to Get CPR-Certified
2018 has arrived, but it’s not too late to make a New Year’s resolution. If you resolve to become certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), you could make 2018 a year you won’t soon forget. Ultimately, there are many reasons why you need to get CPR-certified this year, and these include: CPR may prove to be […]
The Lifeguard
Becoming a lifeguard at a beach or pool carries with it a lot of responsibility. It is exciting and rewarding to be part of a team whose job it is to allow folks to enjoy their summer time in the water, safely. What does it take to become a lifeguard? Read on at our blog!
Safety Tools That Every Office Should Have
Accidents can happen in any office, at any time. In fact, a recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Survey of Occupational Illnesses and Injuries revealed approximately 3 million non-fatal injuries and illnesses affected private industry workers and 722,000 impacted state and local government workers in 2014. Now, just imagine how much lower these figures might […]
A Walk a Day Keeps CPR Away
So does an apple, or so it is said…
Have you considered the benefits of taking a walk today? Now that spring has officially made its entrance into 2012, sidewalks are being deluged upon by walking enthusiasts. What a great sight – the event of warmer days and a desire to be outside and moving.
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Myth Busters! 5 Common CPR Myths Debunked
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) often proves to be the difference between life and death for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) victims. As such, those who can administer the right combination of chest compressions and rescue breathing can increase the likelihood of an SCA victim’s survival. CPR techniques may be used in a wide range of emergencies, […]
What to Do If a Rib Breaks During CPR
Did you know that CPR compressions can be strong enough to break a rib? Most people are aware that CPR requires strong compressions to the chest delivered at a certain rate. However, many are unaware of just how forceful and deep these compressions might need to be in order for CPR to succeed and blood […]