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  1. Why is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week Important?
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    Why is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week Important?

    The week before Memorial Day (May 20–26, 2019) is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week. The goal of this awareness week is to maximize the health benefits of swimming by minimizing the risk of illness and injury. Just 2.5 hours of physical activity every week, including water-based physical activity, can benefit everyone’s health. Each of us plays a role in preventing...
  2. Why Buy a Business First Aid Kit for Home?
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    Why Buy a Business First Aid Kit for Home?

    If you want a "Pretty" first aid kit, by all means, purchase a consumer first aid kit - but if you want a first aid kit for function, consider business first aid kits for home, too. We've been selling first aid kits for a long, long time... we have a good handle on what people want and what they need...
  3. Scream
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    Scream

    Halloween Haunts and Ghoulish Good Times are coming up for kids of all ages... Halloween will mean a whole weekend of fun this year, so keep it safe and enjoy it all. Remember to eat well, stay warm, light the way, and be mindful of Halloween dangers from fire to traffic, and more. These articles will provide a variety of...
  4. NEW 2015 ANSI Standards – What to expect, know, and meet
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    NEW 2015 ANSI Standards – What to expect, know, and meet

    On June 17th, 2016, the ANSI standards concerning first aid kits changed. As these new guidelines were developed a year prior, they are referred to as the 2015 standards, but did not go into effect until mid-2016. Should you be required to meet OSHA regulations, you too were affected by this change as OSHA refers to the ANSI guidelines within...
  5. Happy Summer - Are you Ready for Summer Safety, Summer Sun and More? #Summer
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    Happy Summer - Are you Ready for Summer Safety, Summer Sun and More? #Summer

    Today is the First Day of Summer! Summer means fun outdoors, at the beach, Barbecues, sports - so many great ways to enjoy fresh air and sunshine.. but only when you do it safely! Here are some of our favorite Summer Safety Tips: Don’t let Summer begin without getting geared up... as we explained during Extreme Heat Week, Excessive Heat is more common now...
  6. 3 Days left! Is your First Aid Kit ANSI 2015 compliance ready?
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    3 Days left! Is your First Aid Kit ANSI 2015 compliance ready?

    New ANSI 2015 Standards for First Aid Kits Are you ready for the change? The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has changed the standard for first aid kits in the workplace. The new standard goes into effect June 17, 2016. First Aid Store offers a full line of kits to help meet the new ANSI standard and OSHA regulations. See all...
  7. Hot Times
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    Hot Times

    It is only June and we’re already experiencing record temperatures in the Pacific Northwest, the Weather Channel says Record highs will be threatened later this week as temperatures climb into the upper 90s and low 100s in the Plains, Midwest and South.... and predictions call for a hot, hot, hot summer nationwide! While the sunny days are great for all-day...
  8. Understanding ANSI 2015 Requirements and OSHA Regulations for First Aid Kits
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    Understanding ANSI 2015 Requirements and OSHA Regulations for First Aid Kits

    OSHA (U.S Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration) is the main federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation. OSHA regulations regarding first aid kits are contained in the Code of Federal Regulations under section 29 CFR 1910.151 and in Appendix A. OSHA does not provide specifications for first aid kit contents per se but...
  9. What is a trusted source of information during an emergency?
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    What is a trusted source of information during an emergency?

    Today's Hurricane Preparedness Week Topic is "Identify your trusted sources of information for a hurricane event." As Weather Ready Nation Ambassadors, we have shared a good deal of information about weather alerts and warnings: WEA – Wireless Emergency Alerts Free FEMA App: Disaster Resources, Disaster Reporter, Weather Alerts, Social and Preparedness Important Lifesaving Alerts Wireless Emergency Alerts During emergencies, rumors and...
  10. #MayTheFourthBeWithYou
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    #MayTheFourthBeWithYou

    Happy Star Wars Day... Learn about Space Weather: ?   How to Get Email Warnings from NOAA About Solar Activity and Space Weather ?   NOAA GOES-R satellite ?  AEDs in Space! (Automated External Defibrillators) ... and Thanks to Heavy.com for this great gif!

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