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There is no such thing - neither ANSI, nor OSHA will "certify" a product like this... that would be tantamount to endorsing a commercial product, HOWEVER, many of our first aid kits meet or exceed ANSI and OSHA requirements. We have a whole page dedicated to Understanding the ANSI 2015 first aid standard requirements. Please see the OSHA first aid kits...

EMS1 Magazine online called being an Instructor with American CPR Training® one of 7 perfect side jobs for an EMT. While a bit of a misquote (we do not offer ACLS or PALS, but we DO offer CPR, Advanced/Healthcare CPR, First Aid, AED, BBP, Forklift and over 100 other OSHA Safety Training Topics) - nevertheless, this authoritative resource for EMTs and...

If neither you nor anyone you know has ever been seriously injured in the workplace, chances are you’ve got OSHA to thank. Created in 1970 by Congress, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration oversees every workplace in America to ensure safety and health for every working man and woman. OSHA regulates everything from limits on toxic substance exposure and use...

There are hundreds of OSHA Safety Topics, and each type of work has its particular needs and requirements, but it boils down to need a formal, written and active safety program.

An Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) is a formal, written copy of a company's risks, safety policies and procedures, and a plan to keep workers safe and healthy. According to OSHA: Injury and Illness Prevention Programs are universal interventions that can substantially reduce the number and severity of workplace injuries and alleviate the associated financial burdens on U.S. workplaces...

Yesterday we discussed accidents in general. Today, we'll focus specifically on the importance of accident investigation in the workplace. Thousands of accidents occur throughout this country everyday. The failure of people, equipment, supplies, or surroundings to behave or react as expected causes most of them. Accident investigations determine how and why these failures occur. By using the information gained through...

Many people believe that "accidents happen". They believe that the occurrence of an accident is inevitable and cannot be avoided. Some say "it was just bad luck" or "they were in the wrong place at the wrong time". All of these excuses fail to identify the true causes of accidents. One researcher found that for every serious or disabling injury...

Every business is required by OSHA to have a formal, written and active safety program. An easy way to show that your program is "active" is to have live safety instruction (and records thereof.) Whatever safety training requirements you may have for your business, American CPR Training® offers these topics in a fin informative, inexpensive, and time saving manner...

Our Nation was begun by oppressed individuals fleeing persecution in the form of religious oppression and unfair work practices. The sought the freedom to worship (or not) as they felt was right for them, and to earn the benefits they deserved for their labor. This struggle continues today with huge battles of belief (and sorry folks, this isn't just foreigners...

What does OSHA stand for? Occupational Safety and Health Administration   What is OSHA? A federal organization (part of the Department of Labor) that ensires safe and healthy working conditions for Americans enforcing standards and providing safety training.   Why is OSHA important in your workplace? Occupational Safety and Health administration is imporatnt because it protects workers from workplace hazards...