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Workplace Health & Safety is your comprehensive guide to ensuring health and safety at your workplace. We understand that compliance with standards, especially those set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), is a priority for your organization. Our resources offer guidance to meet and exceed ANSI standards for your office and workplace. Explore in-depth articles detailing what your first aid kit should contain, receive guidance on effectively using the kit during emergencies, and stay updated with the latest industry standards. Additionally, you can explore product reviews and learn best practices from health and safety experts. With our workplace health & safety, your organization will not only be well prepared for any health emergencies but also remain in compliance with crucial safety standards. In the realm of workplace health, being prepared is not just best practice, it's the law.

Workplace Health & Safety

Workplace What Causes Hearing Loss? Author: Mike Brinker - author One out of every 10 people you walk by on the streets of America have hearing loss. Not just some hearing loss but enough to affect they ability to understand what someone is saying to them. So, for the employee working in the factory or the weekend warrior cutting the grass, beware off loud noises. This article will look at how we loose our hearing and what we can do to prevent it from occurring.	Workplace Workplace Summer Heat Relief Author: Mike Brinker - author Between the heat, humidity and the sun's burning UV rays, working outdoors in the summer can be a dangerous job. Those who are not sheltered from the heat during their summer jobs - camp counselors, farmers, park rangers and construction workers, to name a few - are more susceptible to temperature-related ailments such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke and sunburn. Protect yourself and co-workers from the dangers of summer weather.	Workplace First Aid for Hand Injuries: A Beginners Guide Author: Mike Brinker - author It's hard to know what hazards will reveal themselves on a given job. No matter how much you reduce risks, accidents still happen, and one of the most common areas they occur is on your hands. While there's no excuse for not wearing hand protection for work-related tasks, there's also no excuse for being unprepared when injuries present themselves. Don't try to sort out injuries on the fly - have protocols in place and first aid equipment on hand. Mistakes happen, but how you respond to them can make all the difference in your workers' health and safety.
Emergency & Bleeding Roadside Emergency Preparedness - Infographic Author: Mike Brinker - author Roadside emergency preparedness isn't something we think about everyday we get in our car and drive somewhere. Statistics show that 90% of us don't have first aid supplies in their car. To make matters worse, roadside emergency supplies like a flashlight, batteries, water, blanket, help sign or jumper cables are all missing from our vehicles. Get prepared now for roadside emergencies and equip your car with the basics.	Workplace How to Select and Care for Hearing Protection Author: Mike Brinker - author Our hearing is one of our most valuable senses. It helps us communicate, earn a living, warns us of danger and provides pleasure. Sudden loud noises and exposure to constant noise can damage our hearing. Hearing protection helps reduce our exposure to dangerous noise. Spend a few minutes to understand these practices and save your hearing. Remember, hearing damage is not reversible. Be proactive and protect yourself.	Workplace Keeping Your First Aid Kit Up to Date - VIDEO Author: Mike Brinker - author Did you know that first aid kits regularly need to be checked for damaged or outdated supplies? If it's been a while since you took a look at your inventory, follow these steps for keeping your kit up to date: Dispose of any unsafe, opened or damaged supplies. Even if an open item has a resealable cap, it's safest to treat it as if it's cross-contaminated after one use.... More....
Workplace Illustrated First Aid Kit Infographic Author: Mike Brinker - author Here are the contents of an ANSI compliant OSHA approved first aid kit based on the ANSI 308.1-2015 revised standard.	Workplace 3 Step Guide to ANSI First Aid Compliance Author: Mike Brinker - author Please see this link for the current ANSI 308.1 Workplace First Aid requirements and FAQ. With the start date of the new ANSI 2015 first aid supplies requirements taking place in June of 2016, we have put together this short 3 step guide to ANSI first aid compliance. You will learn how to: 1. Determine what ANSI first aid kit you need 2. Select the appropriate kit for your facility 3. Maintain & refill your ANSI kit.	Workplace Bloodborne Pathogens and the Typical American Worker Author: Mike Brinker - author Bloodborne pathogens are infectious diseases living in bodily fluids. How do bloodborne pathogens affect the typical American worker? Even though we might not be healthcare workers, or expect to come in contact with bodily fluids at work, all of us need to understand the risks of and know how to protect ourselves. So, in this brief article, we are going to equip ourselves to do just that. Below, we highlight what a bloodborne pathogen is, how it is transmitted and how we can protect ourselves from exposure.
Essential Guide How to Restock an MFASCO First Aid Kit Author: Mike Brinker - author Every MFASCO brand first aid kit we make includes a label that lists all of all kit contents, the reorder number, and a QR code, when scanned, takes you directly to the reorder/refill area of the product page. On that page, you can choose to order a completely new kit, a complete refill, OR only the individual items you need to keep your first aid kit up to date. There is no order minimum and our friendly customer service is ready to answer any questions you have.	Emergency & Bleeding Stop the Bleed - Save a Life Flow Chart Author: Save a Life flowchart will help you stop a bleed after an injury. Don't forget to always call 9-1-1 first.	Workplace 10 Clues Why You Need To Update Your First Aid Kit Author: Mike Brinker - author The contents of a first aid kit are like fresh fruit, over time they begin to get stale and eventually the unused items need to be thrown away and replaced with fresh supplies. Today we are going to share 10 Clues why you need to update your first aid kit. These are not in any particular order. Keep in mind, regardless of the container you are using, these 10 clues apply to every first aid kit.
Workplace ReStockKit First Aid Refill VIDEO Author: Mike Brinker - author 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!	Workplace How to Organize & Sanitize Your First Aid Kit Author: Mike Brinker - author 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.	Workplace What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss? Author: Mike Brinker - author Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) can happen to anyone, especially those who work in noisy environments. Whether you work in a loud factory or are working in the yard, exposure to loud noise can damage our hearing. Take a look at the 4 examples of loud noise that could permanently damage your hearing and discover what steps you can do to prevent this from occurring.
Workplace Use Personal Safety Gear - Don't Be the One Missing From This Picture! Author: Mike Brinker - author Personal safety gear is essential for millions of working Americans. Each day we go to work, our personal protective equipment keeps us safe and productive. We want you to be safe and that is why we have some helpful articles and videos that focus around the world of personal safety. Here are just a few of the articles:	Workplace 5 Great Tools To Help You Restock Your First Aid Supplies - VIDEO Author: Mike Brinker - author 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.	Workplace 5 Jobs That Can Cause Hearing Loss Author: Mike Brinker - author We highlight 5 types of jobs that can cause hearing loss. To reduce the risk of permanent hearing damage, noise levels should be reduced as much as possible. Hearing protection should always be worn at all times in loud environments. OSHA warns us that about 30 million American workers are exposed to unsafe noise levels each year. In some instances, proper PPE is not enforced or required.
Workplace Selecting the Right Eye Protection - VIDEO Author: Mike Brinker - author When you're working in an area where particles are in the air or there's a possibility of chemical splashes or thermal burns, you're going to need proper eye protection. Finding the right eyewear can make all the difference in workplace safety.	Workplace A Basic Guide to PPE - VIDEO Author: Mike Brinker - author Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is necessary to creating a safe environment at any work site. To be fully protected, you'll have to go beyond a hard hat. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration advises considering comprehensive PPE when you do an initial hazard assessment. This includes:	Workplace How To Sanitize Your First Aid Kit - VIDEO Author: Mike Brinker - author 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:
Workplace 4 First Aid Kit Refill Options - VIDEO Author: Mike Brinker - author Make sure your first aid supplies are safe and ready to use. It's important to regularly check your first aid kit for missing or outdated products. Restocking supplies isn't difficult using one of MFASCO's 4 handy tools.	Workplace 5 Tips for Wearing the Right Safety Clothing for Any Occasion Author: Mike Brinker - author Safety clothing encompasses a wide range of gear worn in various hazardous conditions. However, the diverse array of PPE, coupled with the unique conditions of any given work environment, can make it challenging to know which clothes are best for the job at hand. Of course, performing an in-depth hazard assessment and providing proper training help ensure that employees have the tools to make safety a priority. Still, some situations may require workers to use their best judgment. In such cases, consider these five tips for donning the right safety clothing under any conditions:	Workplace A Basic Guide to Burn Care Author: Mike Brinker - author Burns are a common injury in many workplaces that often occur simply from not wearing proper personal protective equipment. Each job comes along with specific risks, and may endanger workers with possible friction, heat, radiation, chemical or electrical burns. Below are several examples of possible workplace burn scenarios, as well as tips for what first aid measures should be taken:
Workplace New Rule Announced To Promote Construction Safety in Confined Spaces Author: Mike Brinker - author A U.S. Department of Labor news release announced on May 1, 2015, that the organization has released a final rule creating new safety standards for construction workers in confined spaces. The announcement notes that confined spaces such as manholes, tanks and crawl spaces present life-threatening hazards. Asphyxiation is one common threat in such environments, and often cause not only a danger to the person working in a confined space, but also co-workers who are first to respond. These fatalities can be avoided by conducting thorough hazard assessments, providing appropriate personal protective equipment and following the updated rule regarding confined spaces.	Workplace The Difference Between Isolation and Quarantine - VIDEO Author: Mike Brinker - author In labs, hospitals and other settings, bio-safety is of the utmost importance. If there's ever a worst-case scenario, knowing the difference between a quarantine and isolation can help protect public health. While these two terms are often used interchangeably, the CDC defines them as follows: An isolation is the act of separating a person or people with a contagious disease from those who are well.	Workplace Workplace First Aid News Author: Mike Brinker - author This month we are focusing on the topic of workplace first aid. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) revised the first aid standard OSHA uses to regulate industry. These changes have a direct impact on businesses that offer first aid supplies to their employees.
Workplace Skin and Hand Protection Basics Author: Mike Brinker - author Millions of American workers are exposed to all types of hazardous conditions. While Personal Protective Equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection and respirators are worn to protect the worker from known hazards, little is done to help protect the largest organ the human bodies has, the skin.	Workplace A Basic Guide to Exam Gloves Author: Mike Brinker - author Micro-thin gloves used in the health care industry help protect workers from the potentially infectious bodily fluids they encounter while on the job. General industry has taken advantage of the dexterity and protection these gloves can provide workers from common hazards the worker is exposed too. With the evolution of new materials like nitrile, these gloves can now be used in settings that have oils and other general solvents without falling apart. Lets take brief look at the pros and cons of each type of material so you can determine what the right glove for your needs.	Protect Your Hands and Ears Author: Mike Brinker - author This month we want to help you protect your hands and your ears. We have gathered a whole bunch of helpful articles and resources that will help you learn about gloves, protective creams and a variety of hearing related topics. We have also created a nice promotion that offers additional savings for some of our most popular gloves, creams and hearing protectors. See our promotion here or take a look at these helpful articles to get you started.

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