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Ironman or other superhero type people might be able to avoid injury but for thousands of Americans, cuts and scrapes are a daily event. The Bureau of Labor & Statistics reported there were over 70,000 cuts (lacerations) that caused days away from work. http://www.bls.gov/bls/newsrels.htm Based on these statistics and our personal experience we can expect that sooner or later we will cut ourselves. When we do get cut, the Mayo Clinic recommends these 7 things you should do right away.

Anytime we go to remote areas we should be sure to have all of the basic necessities including food, water and a first aid kit. Today, we want to help you create a simple, yet complete first aid kit for a typical camping excursion. It won't be complicated or expensive to quickly select and prepare your first aid supplies. Assembling this kit can be done at home or online so as we review each step, we will include options for either means of assembly. Either way, following the suggestions below will result in an inexpensive camping first aid kit that is safe and ready to use.

When the warm weather arrives so do the bugs. All kinds of insects are seeking food and we are included in their daily buffet. While we can’t prevent getting bitten or stung, we can take steps to reduce the potential for bites.  When we do get bit or stung by a bug, we should attend to them properly. Take a look at these top tips to prevent and treat bug bites.

It's time to check your first aid cabinet and you're not sure where to begin.  You might be confused about what supplies go into the cabinet, maybe what's required or simply how to go about beginning the process.  Today, I want to tell you about 5 great tools to help you refill your first aid supplies.  Spend a minute, save a dollar, here at MFASCO Health & Safety.

Public swimming pools should be disinfected using the CDC's protocol which includes the use of an appropriate disinfectant along with 9 important steps to ensure the safety of the worker and guest alike.  Next time you see a lifeguard, thank them for their hard work.

Sanitizing a first aid kit is fast and easy to do.   For first aid supplies to be most effective, it's imperative to keep your kit clean and sanitized. After all, no one wants to use dusty gauze or outdated ointment. Follow these steps for keeping your first aid kit clean and tidy:

Personal protective equipment is necessary for a wide range of occupations and varies based on work environment. Considering that workers are often put in unique situations, selecting the right PPE for a job is extremely important. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, PPE covers eye and face, hearing, head, foot and leg, hand and arm and body protection. Whereas certain environments will only require minimal protective measures, such as gloves and safety glasses, others will demand more extensive PPE practices. Before sending workers out to do any job, make sure you have the right PPE available.

You can never be too prepared for an emergency. Though it's easy to think you'll never find yourself in a survival situation, there's simply no way of knowing when disasters such as earthquakes, blizzards or floods will strike. Therefore, survival gear is important to have anywhere, whether it's at home, on the road or in the office. 

Whether you're backpacking, on the road or headed to a far-off, foreign locale, it's imperative to pack properly. After all, you don't want to end up in a situation where you simply have too much to carry or end up stranded without the right supplies. In general, it's important to pack in such a way that you can be prepared in case of an emergency. Though it's impossible to know what your travels will bring, here are four tips for ensuring you're ready for a wide range of emergency situations:

Unless we walk around in a suit or armor, we will at one time or another have to deal with minor cuts, scrapes, burns and sprains.  Sometimes these injuries can be a little more severe and a first aid will need to be administered.  The majority of injuries are not life threatening but still need treatment.  Here are 5 ways to prepare for a medical emergency.