A Common Practice A survey of American workers found that 60% of them skip out on sick days and choose to tough it out at work. Another study showed that 83% of Americans still went to work or school when they had flu-like symptoms. In Canada, 51% of personnel have also said they gone to… Continue reading When Sick Employees Come to Work
Today’s schools are more equipped and more focused on the health and wellness of their students and staff. To ensure that everyone is safe, school nurses do more than just hand out Band-Aids, they are responsible for the health of children as young as pre-kindergarten to as mature as high school seniors, and even school… Continue reading Supporting Life Safety in Schools
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a device that can save a life before emergency responders can arrive and address a situation. There are about 40,000 cases of cardiac arrest in Canada each year, which is equivalent to one occurring every 12 minutes. In the United States, around 220,000 individuals experience cardiac arrest every year… Continue reading Why Every Workplace Needs AEDs
Accidents, ranging from a minor paper cut to a significant heart attack, are inevitable. However, mishaps can be prevented when the proper safety measures are in place. The Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA), requires establishments to implement preventative measures such as floor mats and first aid kits, and strongly recommends automated external defibrillators (AED).… Continue reading 3 Ways to Make Your Business Safer
Do you know the most dangerous place in a women’s washroom? If you guessed the sanitary disposal bins, you’re right! Even if emptied daily and cleaned once in a while, sanitary disposal bins are proven to pose the greatest health risk in a washroom. Who’s at risk? Not only are customers and patrons at… Continue reading Sanitary Disposal: What Every Employer Should Know
This Saturday, April 22, 2017, is Earth Day, a global celebration that is honored in 141 countries by millions of people. It was first celebrated on this day in 1970 as a way to bring attention to our greatest asset – the environment! How Can Your Business Get Involved? Each year, businesses and individuals are… Continue reading Celebrate Earth Day in Your Business
Indoor play centers are a child’s dream. They see ball pits, great heights to climb, and fun slides, but while kids are having fun, germs are lurking around. It is crucial for parents to know that these indoor playgrounds are clean and safe, as they may not return if their children become sick after a… Continue reading Hygiene Tips for Your Business: Children’s Play Centers
Every year since 1914, International Women’s Day has been celebrated on March 8th. It is time to recognize the achievements of women and bring attention to the issues regarding gender inequality that still exist today. This day was originally called National Women’s Day and started in 1909 after 15,000 women marched in New York City,… Continue reading Make Feminine Hygiene a Priority on International Women’s Day
Investing in Employee Wellness: A Smart Business Strategy What would you do if you could save your business a lot of money later by spending a little extra now? Many companies have done just that by investing in the health of their staff through employee wellness programs. The main goal of these programs is to… Continue reading Corporate Health and Hygiene – Invest In Employee Wellness
Whether boxes of products are being stored or food shipments are making a pit stop on the way to their destination, distribution centers are an integral part of the shipping industry. Day in and day out, workers load and unload merchandise and stock it onto shelves or into trucks, touching an indefinite number of objects… Continue reading Hygiene Tips for Your Business: Distribution Centers
