How-To Articles

Many people, both in their personal and professional lives, take emergency preparedness for granted when they're on the road. However, while your car may come complete with jumper cables, a lug wrench and a modest jack, there are numerous other tools and supplies you'll need if you find yourself stranded. If you're a business owner or manage the use of company cars, learning how to pack a car emergency kit properly is of utmost importance - you can't simply throw some bandages in the glove compartment and hope for the best.

While getting stranded in a car during a blizzard might occasionally inspire humorous situations on sitcoms, in all reality, getting stuck on the road during a heavy snowfall can be a dangerous survival situation. Inclement weather conditions make it difficult for others to see your vehicle and may make it hard for rescuers to identify that you're stranded. If the snow keeps coming down and you're trapped overnight, it's imperative to be properly prepared. Otherwise, hypothermia and frostbite can quickly take hold. For this reason, having an emergency survival kit is necessary, and knowing how to weather the storm is crucial.

Learn How To Inspect your first aid kit so it is safe and ready to use.  This How To article teaches you what to look for to set your cabinet up for success.  Use the easy 4 steps to prepare you to sanitize and restock your first aid supplies. 

We have been helping people restock their first aid supplies since the late 1940's.  Our experience has told us how important it is to have a stocked first aid kit ready to use.   Now, for the first time, we have a brand new way to help you restock your first aid kit.  See how it works!

This article teaches you how to determine what type of supplies you will need for your first aid kit, how to create a checklist and how to set up regular inspections.   

Today's focus is How To Organize, Sanitize and Maintain Your First Aid Kit.  Many first aid services don't sanitize first aid cabinets.  We are going to show you how and why it is so important.

Learn how easy it is to create a first aid checklist using MFASCO Health & Safety's online tool, Build-A-Kit.  In a few minutes, you can create a first aid checklist to manage your first aid supplies. 

Restocking a basic 4 shelf industrial first aid kit is fast and easy. Simply order a complete refill pack #9737with medicines or the #9735 with no medicines.

Every spring season, millions of Americans wake up wanting to know how to get rid of spring allergies. The runny nose, itchy eyes and congestion are just a few of the symptoms that make us miserable. As a matter of fact, many of these allergy symptoms turn into conditions like sinus infections and respiratory issues that cause people to seek medical attention. While you can’t control the pollen count, barometric pressure, rain or the wind direction, there is still hope. Here is how to get rid of spring allergies.

Hiking, camping, and water recreation are just a few of the outdoor activities we love. We benefit from the physical exercise and seeing natures beauty first hand. It is fun and rewarding but there are risks. Weather & temperature concerns, injury preparedness and basic survival preparation are important factors everyone should consider as they venture away from home. Lets take a moment to look at these outdoor hiking & exploring safety tips to get your summer off in the right direction: