When we think of the Fourth of July, we think of barbecues, great weather, pool parties and of course fireworks! Every year, millions of Americans watch and enjoy firework displays on the Fourth of July. And while this is usually an enjoyable event for many, for some it has resulted unexpected hospital visits due to …
ANSI and OSHA ANSI and OSHA are two organizations that have created many of the safety standards for workplaces in the United States, including first aid requirements. The two are completely separate entities that work together in order to create functional standards and requirements. ANSI stands for The American National Standards Institution. OSHA stands for …
If you’re planning a vacation and intend to take advantage of an attractive rate that Airbnb has to offer, you might want to double check the safety features that come with the venue. A recent study published in the journal Injury Prevention has found that many of the listings on Airbnb do not have basic …
It’s that time of year again. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the plants are unloading mass amounts of allergy inducing pollen. Yup, you guessed it. It’s springtime once again. Now for some, spring means enjoyable weather and outdoor actives, but unfortunately, for a large number of the population, spring means being …
We’ve talked previously on our blog about IFAKs (and how to build one from our product selection). As you might remember the Military invented the Individual First aid kit to provide soldiers with all of the medical supplies they need to administer medical care on the battlefield. The IFAK differs from the traditional first aid …
