First Aid And Heat/Cold Stress

Bloodborne Pathogens are a potential hazard in every workplace. Even minor first aid situations can present a potential risk. That's why training is so important. This prgram takes the mystery out of Bloodborne Pathogens by explaining, in simple terms: What Bloodborne Pathogens are What diseases they can cause and How to prevent exposure.

Anyone who works outside on a regular basis knows – at some point or another – you’re going to experience cold and wet weather conditions. These working conditions can threaten your ability to do your job safely, as cold can have negative effects on the body. This is known as cold stress. Cold and wet weather can begin to have negative affects on the body in temperatures as high as 59 degrees Fahrenheit. This safety video helps employees understand and recognize, why it’s important to keep an eye our for the effects of cold stress.

CPR can save someone's life, we will go over some common techniques in this video. We will also cover AED related procedures. Included in this video is a step by step approach on what to do for an adult cardiac emergency, calling 911, and a comprehensive description and demonstration section on how to perform CPR for the adult age group. A brief introduction to the AED (Automated External Defibrillator), the importance of this life-saving device and how to operate one.

As an employer who cares so much for your employees, it is a must to provide them with proper first aid training that meets OSHA Compliance requirements. Not only it is vital for the health of your organization, considering safety in the working environment of your employees is good business sense. Here are some facts to consider: 13% of workplace deaths are from sudden cardiac arrest 25% of all emergency room visits could be avoided only if people knew basic first aid and CPR. So is it a waste of money then for organizations to invest in first aid training? There is an undeniable benefit that your company can derive out of reducing health costs.

Heat Illness...it can happen to just about anybody working in hot or humid conditions. It can be serious. It can be fatal. But, it' doesn't have to be. A few simple, easy to do steps can mean the difference between just another day at work and a serious medical emergency. This video outlines these steps in an easy to understand manner.

Are you ready for summer? Who isn't? With summer fun comes the summer heat and that can create a safety concern for workers subjected to hot environments. Whether you work outdoors or inside, this video will help you stay safe and cool this summer.

Our workplace is full of hazards, hazards that can hurt us or kill us. Controlling these hazards and preventing injuries or illnesses is the point of our safety and health program. One such hazard is the one presented by bloodborne pathogens. Bloodborne pathogens are tiny microorganisms found in human blood or other bodily fluids that can cause diseases in humans. Controlling our exposure to bloodborne pathogens can prevent these diseases and save lives. That is the point of our facility’s Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program and that is the point of this program. Topics include the exposure control plan, occupational exposure, routes of entry, universal precautions, use of barrier devices, safe handling of potentially infectious material, decontaminating a potentially infected work area and how to respond to an exposure.

Walking, seems easy enough right? It is. But, in certain conditions, such as snow or ice, extra precautions must be taken. This video outlines not only the importance of proper footwear, but many different scenarios that workers and pedestrians face in winter conditions Black Ice, packed snow, slush they all have different characteristics and this video will demonstrate how to walk safely in each of them. Getting in and out of vehicles safely and going up and down wet or slippery stairs are also addressed.

Working safely in cold weather requires more than just the right clothing. This presentation provides viewers with detailed information on how to safely work in cold weather conditions. It will explain how the systems of the body work in cold conditions, how to spot frostbite and other cold-related illness, as well as how to properly dress and work in the cold months. Prevention is emphasized as viewers are shown signs of distress to look for in themselves and co-workers and how to safely handle such situations.