Incase of Injury Seconds Count.

Protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens.

Is HIV the only disease that is contagious and what risks do workers face?

This guide answers those questions, and then discusses other contagious diseases and the most common ways they are transmitted.

While stringent rules apply in certain exposed circumstances, five universal precautions are offered that everyone should follow.

In case of injuries, seconds count.

“Active participation” is the theme presented here.

What can be more urgent than calling for help? But do you know whom to call?

This topic will help workers understand the need for quick action and what vital emergency care they should take while waiting for qualified medical attention.

Bloodborne pathogens are everywhere. Remember to protect yourself.

Included here are workplace risks associated with HIV and hepatitis, and how a person can become infected.

While pointing out that, in the normal course of work, bloodborne pathogens pose no risk, it stresses self-protection and offers simple precautions to help avoid contact with a victim’s body fluids.

Choking? Quick action can save a life.

You have probably heard of the “Heimlich Maneuver”, but do you really know what it is?

Choking symptoms for both conscious and unconscious victims are thoroughly discussed in this topic together with forceful first aid actions workers must use to possibly prevent someone from suffocating to death.

Report small cuts, bumps and bruises. It helps keep the workplace safe.

Help employees understand the ground rules in case they suffer a workplace injury. Brushing off a minor scrap or cut is easy when only first aid is required, BUT…

This material emphasizes OSHA requirements and lists numerous reasons why all injuries MUST be reported.

Any reluctance to report an accident may be regretted later.

Shield yourself from bloodborne infections.

With the prevalence of HIV and hepatitis in today’s world, people are fearful of serious infections from contact with body fluids.

Should “first aid” be necessary in the event of an industrial accident, this phobia creates problems.

The simple health precautions included here, used advantageously, will relieve these fears.