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Summer is starting to come to a close. As your little ones head back to school have you thought of all the safety concerns they may face while away from the house? Here are some important tips to teach your children as school kicks back into gear.

June is National Great Outdoors Month, reminding us to get out and celebrate nature while also staying safe in the summer heat. There’s so much in this world to explore, but before heading out you’ll want to make sure you have everything you need to keep yourself safe from the sun.

An emergency kit is something that seems useless and foolish up until the day the flood comes. There are roughly 6,800 natural disasters that occur yearly worldwide. Often these kits can get you and your loved ones safely out of tough circumstances.

June is National Safety Month, and as a result, CPR Savers feels it is important to discuss the importance of first aid. Being prepared with a proper first aid kit and training can mean the difference between life and death for you or someone you

When someone suffers from sudden cardiac arrest and needs CPR, every second is crucial. Resuscitating a person suffering from cardiac arrest within 5 minutes can double or triple their chances of survival. Unfortunately, people often hesitate to perform CPR on women due to fears and misconceptions. This means that women have a lower chance of survival when suffering a sudden cardiac arrest.

An EpiPen can be the difference between life and death for many individuals that have extreme allergies. The EpiPen, as it is commonly referred to, is a brand name for an auto-injectable device responsible for delivering a drug known as epinephrine.

Almost four years ago, Hawaii’s ballistic missile threat system sent an alert that a missile was inbound towards the state. Citizens weren’t sure what to do in the event of an immediate nuclear disaster, with many more not prepared for the

Being prepared is important when in comes to emergencies! From fires, to floods, earthquakes, to tornados, and even more there are a lot of different emergencies that could happen in our day-to-day life.

Once more we reach that time of the new year where we start to see our local grocery stores advertise discounted or free flu shots for the season. Though, given the current pandemic that grips the world, why would you bother with the seasonal flu

If you learned CPR in the past few years, chances are, you learned on a “male” manikin or a manikin that is flat-chested. Flat-chested manikins have been the standard for decades. After all, the principles of CPR are the same regardless of if the

Over the weekend several deadly tornadoes blew through Kentucky, devastating lives and causing hundreds of thousands of dollars of damages to private and public property. Our hearts go out to the affected families, and we wish them a speedy

Previously, we’ve spoken at lengths about the usefulness of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs), and various brands that make AEDs. Now it’s time we talk about training to use these AEDs! After all, Sudden Cardiac Arrest can happen swiftly,

What are Tourniquets? In the wilderness or on the battlefield, injuries can and will happen. During those early moments after an injury, it’s up to you to tend to the wound well enough to earn you enough time till medical professionals can

October (specifically October 3rd to October 9th) is Fire Prevention Month! In commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, it’s time to reevaluate your fire safety needs, draft a family action plan, and ensure your alarms are in working.

If you are looking for the right kind of CPR training manikin for your school, business or even one on one classes, you cannot find a better, more affordable brand than PRESTAN Professional. These professional manikins are designed with the utmost consideration for the American Heart Association guidelines.

Independence day, a huge celebration with picnics and backyard grill parties! The great weather across the country encourages people outside and after a year of isolation and social distancing, there is nothing we need more than big parties and group gatherings. This year, with millions of people now vaccinated, expect a lot of parties and big firework celebrations. It's the peak season for a backyard barbeque, unfortunately, this means its peak season for grilling fires and unintentional burns, Ouch!

It's summer time which means more heat and more sun. Even though more people are going to want to be out in the sun, being in the sun too long, especially without protection, can cause harm to your skin and can increase your risk of getting skin cancer. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to keep your skin as healthy and protected as possible.

June is National Safety Month where we take this opportunity to learn how we can create a safer environment for your home, work, and community. An essential part of improving safety standards is to be able to identify safety risks and act accordingly. Safety is a more crucial part of our lives now more than ever before. The importance of safety does not take a break when you clock off and leave work. Identifying and understanding the safety risks in and out of work will make it easier to learn how to adapt our lifestyles to live a safer life.

It is finally that time of the year where spring arrives the only downside is allergies. Those with seasonal allergies will usually start to see symptoms in early March which then can last until the end of May. If you are one of those people who suffer with seasonal allergies then it is important to start preparing for allergies season as soon as possible. The first type of pollen we typically start to see is tree pollen which starts in the early weeks of February. In the later part of the season we start to see grass pollen which combined with tree pollen usually means a miserable time for anyone who suffers from allergies.

After almost a whole year of most schools not being in person, more and more schools are beginning to reopen their doors and resume in-person classes. What does this mean for your kids you might wonder? As a parent, preparing for your children to go back to school can be strenuous under normal circumstances but with everything that has happened this past year, going back to school now has a new meaning with even more things to prepare for.

As we get closer to the end of 2020, the global COVID pandemic shows no signs of slowing down. Each day we are still seeing hundreds of thousands of new cases of coronavirus infections, meanwhile people are still struggling complying with the strict safety measures. This whole year has felt like a nightmare that none of us can wake up from. The last thing we all want is to continue this nightmare into the new year so changes need to be made.

With all the unexpected things that have happened in 2020, it is important to ask yourself if you are really prepared for any type of emergency. Disasters are inevitable and happen to everyone, especially at times we least expect it. When a crisis does occur, it is important to be prepared that way you can feel more comfortable being able to handle the situation. What does being prepared really mean? Here are a few tips to help you be more prepared when a disaster occurs.

Thanksgiving has always been a time to appreciate family and friends and to reflect on things you are thankful for. This year should be no different. This should be the year above all other years to sit down and really appreciate these times with family and friends. Although we have been hoping for a better chance of keeping the same traditions and celebrating, the pandemic risk is on the rise with no chance of stopping. Like the pandemic healthcare providers are working overtime to keep on top of the demand, COVID 19 is still a very real and dangerous risk. Be careful this holiday season but also be sure your friends, loved ones and family know how much you love them.

Do you, or anyone you know suffer from seizures? It is an unpleasant experience for both the victim and anyone who witnesses it, and a lot of people are caught off guard by the event. A sudden and uncontrolled disturbance in the brain will cause changes in your behavior, movements, or feelings, and your level of consciousness in the moment will suffer. Seizures are sudden, and they’re unpredictable in how long they last and how serious they are. A seizure can happen just once or they can occur repeatedly. If you suffer multiple seizures, you are likely to have epilepsy or potentially another seizure disorder.

Halloween Celebrations are underway! This year the holiday falls on a Saturday which is perfect for all kinds of parties and spooky fun. A great way to get in the holiday spirit is to carve your own pumpkin! Always remember that it is important to also stay safe because even though there are plenty of costumes for nurses, doctors, and zombie patients, it is better to fake an injury than to have one. Especially when it comes to carving pumpkins, so we have a few safety tips to help avoid any major owies or any unplanned trips to the emergency room