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Fire Fighters love this thing... Rescue Randy was developed for lifelike adult or juvenile victim handling, transportation, and extrication training. These manikins can be safely used in situations too hazardous or uncomfortable for human volunteers. Made of durable vinyl with 4,100 lb. test plastic-coated cables. Features include: articulated joints, weight distribution according to human weight distribution chart. Used by the...

Stay warm. Cold temperatures can cause serious health problems, especially in infants and older adults. Stay dry, and dress warmly in several layers. Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter Weather Prepare for Winter Weather Be safe in winter weather. Winter Weather Winter Weather: Frostbite Manage stress. The holidays don’t need to take a toll on your health and pocketbook. Keep...

Oh Joy! Guess what we all get for Christmas this year? The most recent CDC FluView report for the 2014-2015 flu season shows that flu season is beginning in the United States. There are reports of flu illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths, and activity is expected to increase in the coming weeks. CDC recommends an annual flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and...

Sexual Violence is a serious matter... in the workplace or schools, it can even be considered a hybrid of the two other serious matters Violence in the Workplace and Sexual Harassment. CDC Updates Sexual Violence Uniform Definitions and Recommended Data Elements for Improved Data Collection CDC’s Injury Center has released Sexual Violence Surveillance: Uniform Definitions and Recommended Data Elements, Version...

Whether you are lazy, concerned about safety at the shopping malls, or just want to stay home to enjoy the game and family today... never fear, your Black Friday Deals are here at your fingertips!

Voice Your Input on Future Research, Practice and Policy for Worker Safety, Health and Well-being! The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Office for Total Worker Health™ has proposed a National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) meant to stimulate innovative research, practical applications, policy guidance, and capacity-building of health protection and health promotion practitioners across the Nation. We invite...

Later today, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center expects to admit  the first nurse who contracted the Ebola virus at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital while providing patient care to the index patient who died of Ebola. The nurse is being admitted to the Special Clinical Studies Unit of the NIH Clinical Center at the request of Texas Health...

In a recent article entitled “Best Way to Stop Bug Bites”, Consumer Reports once again recommends Natrapel 8 hour, and references their 2010 study which found Natrapel to be the only non-Deet repellent to receive their recommendation. This is another phenomenal endorsement from a trusted consumer resource. Check out the full article here: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2014/05/best-way-to-stop-bug-bites/index.htm     Natrapel 8-hour 1oz Pump...

If you're in the little world of First Aid, there have been rumblings of acquisitions and takeovers... some say a big EMS company is on the prowl, others claim Aerospace companies are trying to break into this niche market (Why?) - well one has now been confirmed: PRESS RELEASE June 2, 2014, 7:02 p.m. ET Acme United Corporation Acquires Assets...

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