Should Children Learn CPR?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training is paramount for children. In fact, if kids become CPR-certified, they could help reduce the loss of life in a variety of emergencies. Now, let’s take a look at three real-world examples that highlight the importance of teaching kids how to administer CPR in emergencies. Colorado Teen Uses CPR to Save […]
Baby First Aid: 10 Tips for New Parents
New parents strive to do everything possible to protect their babies. Yet it sometimes can be tough to know exactly how to administer baby first aid. When it comes to baby first aid, there is plenty to consider. Now, let’s take a look at 10 first aid tips for new parents. Learn First Aid […]
Things You Need to Do During a Fire
Last year, wildfires in California destroyed thousands of acres of land across the northern and southern portions of the state. These wildfires spread quickly and led to mandatory evacuations in many cities and towns. They also have raised questions about how people can handle the dangers associated with fire emergencies. The California wildfires ultimately may […]
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 […]
Safety Tips You Should Be Teaching Your Children
For parents, it is never too early to teach kids about safety. If you allocate the necessary time and resources to educate your children about assorted safety issues today, you could help minimize risk down the line. Now, let’s take a look at five safety tips that every parent should teach his or her children. […]
Emergency Concerns: Here’s What You Need to Know
In an emergency situation, what are your biggest concerns? A recent Instamotor survey of more than 2,000 California residents examined this question in detail, and key findings from the survey included: Earthquakes (33%) topped the list of emergency concerns among respondents, followed by terrorist attacks (29%). 53% of respondents said they are not prepared […]
5 Holiday Safety Tips
The holiday season is upon us, which means family celebrations, gift shopping and many fun-filled activities and events are on the way. Safety, however, often gets lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. This holiday season, don’t leave safety to chance. If you start planning for the holiday season today, you should […]
Safety Rules for Evacuations
Earthquakes, hurricanes and other natural disasters can cause substantial damage in short periods of time. They may even lead local officials to evacuate cities and towns to help limit the potential loss of life in these life-threatening situations. If an emergency happens and an evacuation follows, what should you do? Ultimately, understanding how to respond […]
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 […]
How Prepared are You for an Emergency Situation? [Quiz]
If an emergency happens, how will you respond? The answer to this question may vary depending on an individual’s emergency preparedness skills and training. However, with the right approach, anyone can become a life-saver in an emergency. Ultimately, it pays to plan ahead for disease outbreaks, natural disasters and other emergencies. If you understand what […]
Essential Safety Items to Pack When Going Camping
Camping is one of the most popular American outdoor activities. From pitching a tent in the backyard to extensive trips to national parks, camping is an excellent way to have fun and create memories. And to make sure those memories are fond ones, you’ll want to be prepared as you head into the great outdoors. […]
Christmas Safety: Heimlich Maneuver
Christmas Day is approaching, which means a celebration of turkey, presents and family are almost here. The holiday represents an unparalleled celebration, and as such, you’ll want to do everything you can to make your Christmas event one that family members and friends won’t soon forget.