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Welcome to sports first aid essentials with MFASCO, your premier resource for navigating the world of sports-related first aid. Whether you're a coach, athlete, parent, or sports enthusiast, safety is crucial to enjoying the game. Here, we provide essential information, tips, and product recommendations to equip you with the knowledge you need to handle injuries, big and small. From understanding the essentials of a sports first aid kit to learning the proper techniques of treating sports-related injuries, our goal is to empower you with the confidence to handle any sports safety scenario. Stay in the game with sports first aid essentials, where preparation meets performance, and safety takes center stage.

Sports First Aid

Vocational school safety eyewear Mike Brinker - author \| August 5, 2015 Vocational or trade schools are an excellent post-secondary education option for students seeking specific, career-related training. Instructors can better ensure the well-being of these budding professionals by providing them with the necessary safety eyewear.	Essential Guide Understanding Use of Triple Antibiotic Ointment helpful rating Mike Brinker - author \| July 19, 2019 Triple antibiotic ointment is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication containing neomycin, bacitracin, and polymyxin antibiotics. These antibiotics work by stopping bacterial growth. OTC medications do not require a prescription. Triple antibiotic ointment is available in most stores that sell first-aid products.	Top First Aid Tips For Parents of Youth Athletes Mike Brinker - author \| January 8, 2018 Investing in a sports first aid kit tailored to the unique needs of young athletes is an essential step in ensuring your child's safety. In this article, we will cover some top first aid tips for parents of youth athletes and explain how our sports first aid kits can help protect your child while they enjoy their favorite activities.
Marine first aid kits for all watersports applications Mike Brinker - author \| June 9, 2015 MFASCO Health & Safety has created a complete line of first aid kits designed specifically for water-sports applications. Every type of boating activity requires a first and kit and with the great selection offered by MFASCO, you will be sure to find the perfect kit for your watercraft.	Little league first aid supplies Mike Brinker - author \| May 9, 2016 Youth sports activities are in full swing during the spring and summer months which means cuts and scrapes. One of the most common questions little league type sports organizations ask is what goes in our first aid kit? Take a look at our simple guide to help you get your sports first aid kit together fast and easy.	What you need to know about boating first aid Mike Brinker - author \| June 12, 2015 On a lake, ocean or sea, boating is a popular summer activity. As with all outdoor sports, boating first aid is important for staying safe and having fun while riding on the lake. Out on the open water, you'll be away from immediate medical assistance, so you need to be prepared for any emergency on the vessel. If you're taking the family on a weekend boating trip or plan to be cruising along the waves all summer long, it's important to keep these first aid tips in mind:
Protecting children from heat-related illnesses \| May 13, 2015 Whether you're a teacher hosting an outdoor activity during the final days of the school year or a camp counselor leading an all-day nature hike, preventing heat-related medical problems is crucial on hot summer days. These conditions include sunburn, heatstroke, dehydration, heat cramps and heat exhaustion, all of which can be dangerous if not properly addressed. When you're in charge of a group of kids, preparing for the torrid summer heat is imperative to health and safety.	5 Great tools to help you restock your first aid supplies - VIDEO \| March 26, 2015 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.	Bandaid Size Chart helpful rating \| Adhesive bandages are used to protect skin and promote healing of minor cuts, scrapes and burns. The Band-Aid® size chart displays the most common types of adhesive bandages. Whether you work in a factory or play outside, cuts and scrapes are common injuries everyone experiences. Click on a bandage type for more information.
The most common summer camp injuries \| May 13, 2015 Running a summer camp means taking responsibility for the health and safety of a large group of children. Combine kids' unpredictable behavior with the great outdoors and the act of preparing for all possible emergencies might seem daunting. There are ways to ensure a camp is ready to take responsibility for its campers.	4 Summer Allergy Relief Tips \| June 3, 2015 Summer is a time to enjoy outdoor activities. Swimming, playing sports, fishing, camping, hiking and many others are at the top of our list. While some people may not like the heat, millions of Americans would gladly sweat if they could only avoid the itching, sneezing and coughing caused by allergic reactions. Those who suffer from the itchy eyes, runny nose and scratchy throat all have something in common, "Allergic Rhinitis". According to WebMD, Rhinitis causes all of those symptoms and more. There is good news for those who are affected. Take a look at these 4 tips that can help reduce your suffering and allow you to spend more time outdoors enjoying the fun in the sun.	How to stay safe and have fun this camp season \| May 4, 2017 Each year more than 14 million young adults and children attend a camp</a> in the US and more than twice as many family and friends will go camping on their own in some form or fashion over the course of the year. This makes for a busy summer for many Americans. Any good camping experience needs two things to be successful, fun and safety.
Top First Aid Kit Types \| May 1, 2021 Finding a first aid kit for work, home, recreation or travel can be difficult because their are so many choices. We’re experts when it comes to first aid kits and supplies. MFASCO Health & Safety is an American family owned business that manufacturers the best first aid kits available. We’ve compiled our top first aid kits, each one is specific towards the application. You will be sure to find the best first aid kit for your application. As with all of our kits, each one can be customizable and offers a printable checklist and easy refill tool.	How to get rid of spring allergies \| May 3, 2016 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.	How To Put On A Knuckle Bandage \|
How to clean up bodily fluids from pool surfaces \| April 17, 2015 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.	Best practices and tools for enforcing pool safety \| May 13, 2015 During the summer season, people like to go swimming. If your facility offers a pool or other form of water recreation - such as a water park or hot tub - it is important you have the tools in place to keep your patrons safe. When looking at water recreation safety, there are a few common incidents to prepare for.	How to put on a fingertip bandage \| Paper cuts and other minor injuries to fingertips can be painful and hard to bandage. Cleaning, disinfecting and bandaging the fingertip properly will help speed up healing. Just as important, applying a fingertip bandage to the fingertip instead of a traditional strip bandage will protect the wound and stay on longer. Take a look at our instructional video about how to put on a fingertip bandage.

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Sports First Aid

Sports First Aid

Vocational school safety eyewear

Understanding Use of Triple Antibiotic Ointment

Top First Aid Tips For Parents of Youth Athletes

Marine first aid kits for all watersports applications

Little league first aid supplies

What you need to know about boating first aid

Protecting children from heat-related illnesses

5 Great tools to help you restock your first aid supplies - VIDEO

Bandaid Size Chart

The most common summer camp injuries

4 Summer Allergy Relief Tips

How to stay safe and have fun this camp season

Top First Aid Kit Types

How to get rid of spring allergies

How To Put On A Knuckle Bandage

How to clean up bodily fluids from pool surfaces

Best practices and tools for enforcing pool safety

How to put on a fingertip bandage

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