What is CPR? The Key to a Safer Workplace

What is CPR? The Key to a Safer Workplace

Cardiac arrests can be unpredictable; they can occur at any time and in any place. Without immediate medical attention, the situation can quickly turn fatal. According to a report from the US Occupational Safety & Health Administration, there are about 10,000 cardiac arrests in the workplace each year in the United States. That’s why CPR is an essential skill for designated employees to learn, so they can respond effectively in such emergencies. In this blog, we ask what is CPR, how does it create a safer workplace, and why is it important for employees to be trained in this life-saving technique?

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6 Benefits of First Aid in the Workplace

6 Benefits of First Aid in the Workplace

No matter the industry, the health and safety of employees is a top priority for organizational leaders, executives, and human resources alike. Workplace health and safety leads to improved productivity and retention rates of existing employees as well. By taking the time to train your staff in proper safety and first aid in the workplace, employees will be able to respond quickly and appropriately to a workplace injury or medical emergency.

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Return to Work Programs: What You Need to Know

Return to Work Programs: What You Need to Know

As we continue to reintegrate working from the office setting back into our daily lives, there’s really no debate that returning employees to the workplace during and after the COVID-19 pandemic won’t be as simple as announcing a reopening or return-to-work date and getting right back into business as usual. Not only have many workplaces changed temporarily, but they may be different for the long-term, even beyond the approval of a yet-to-be-approved vaccine. The details of each employer’s plan to return to work may all look distinctive from each other, but there are some commonalities every business owner should keep in mind while drawing up their plans.

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