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Fundamentals of First Aid: Burns

A burn means more than the burning sensation associated with this injury. Burns cause skin damage because the skin cells die. Burns can happen at work and outside of work. In fact, burns are one of the most common household injuries, especially among children.

Fundamentals of First Aid: Burns2018-09-23T04:53:15-07:00

Fundamentals of First Aid: Poisoning

Poisoning, accidental or intentional, causes significant harm or death to many US and Canadian people. Poisoning takes many forms as harmful chemicals can be breathed in, swallowed, touched or injected.

Fundamentals of First Aid: Poisoning2018-09-16T12:52:24-07:00

Fundamentals of First Aid: Electrical Burns

An electrical burn occurs when skin meets an electrical voltage. It does not always leave a significant burn to the skin, but the electricity can cause significant internal damage to nerves, muscles and internal organs.

Fundamentals of First Aid: Electrical Burns2018-09-16T12:16:03-07:00

Sexual Harassment: Defining Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Sexual harassment is defined as any conduct, comment, gesture, or contact of a sexual nature that is likely to cause offence or humiliation to any employee; or that might, on reasonable grounds, be perceived by that employee as placing a condition of a sexual nature on employment or on any opportunity for training or promotion.

Sexual Harassment: Defining Sexual Harassment in the Workplace2018-09-08T21:45:44-07:00

Fundamentals of First Aid – Fractures

A fracture is the medical term for a broken bone. The break can be along the length of the bone or across the bone, so it looks as though the bone has snapped. These are generally clean breaks but sometimes the bone can fracture in several places, especially if the fracture is caused by a fall from a great height or from being crushed.

Fundamentals of First Aid – Fractures2018-09-08T02:55:48-07:00

Stopping Slips, Trips, and Falls

Slip, trip, and fall injuries are one of the most common causes of workplace injuries and death. The falls from slips and trips can lead to disabling injuries, traumatic brain injuries, surgeries, and countless hours in rehab. These types of injuries are painful and costly and can put stress on your relationships, lead to depression, anxiety, and in some cases post-traumatic stress disorder, or PSTD.

Stopping Slips, Trips, and Falls2018-09-02T00:01:50-07:00

Putting Out Fires

Workplace fire safety is about preventing fires from starting —but also vital is dealing with a fire when it does start. If fire breaks out in your workplace, do your workers know what to do?

Putting Out Fires2018-08-01T00:04:13-07:00

Fundamentals of First Aid – Choking

When someone is choking with a completely blocked airway, no oxygen can enter the lungs. The brain is extremely sensitive to a lack of oxygen and begins to die within four to six minutes. Irreversible brain death occurs in as little as 10 minutes.

Fundamentals of First Aid – Choking2018-08-01T00:02:24-07:00

Fall Hazards and Falls from Heights

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Fall Hazards and Falls from Heights2018-05-01T11:45:00-07:00

Understanding Chemical Labels and Pictograms

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Understanding Chemical Labels and Pictograms2018-03-01T21:19:11-08:00

Understanding Safety Data Sheets

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Understanding Safety Data Sheets2018-03-01T21:02:54-08:00

Fundamentals of First Aid: Shock

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Fundamentals of First Aid: Shock2018-02-01T22:50:41-08:00

Fundamentals of First Aid: Bleeding, Cuts, and Wounds

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Fundamentals of First Aid: Bleeding, Cuts, and Wounds2018-01-31T23:56:59-08:00

Don’t Let an Injury Go to Your Head

Head injuries are one of the most serious types of injuries that can occur at work.

Don’t Let an Injury Go to Your Head2018-01-29T22:50:52-08:00

The Flu ? A Bonus from Work Nobody Wants

The flu is a serious contagious disease. Not only does having the flu make you feel miserable, for some people the flu can be fatal. In fact, tens of thousands of people die from the flu in North America, each year. 

The Flu ? A Bonus from Work Nobody Wants2018-01-29T22:50:24-08:00

Don’t Let Unsafe Conditions & Acts Trip You Up!

Read this Safety talk and learn how to avoid unsafe conditions which are a leading source of workplace accidents, with over 200,000 reported every year. 

Don’t Let Unsafe Conditions & Acts Trip You Up!2018-01-29T22:49:37-08:00

Don’t Slip Up

A moment of distraction is all it took for Terrence’s foot to catch at the walkway’s edge, causing him to stumble. He recovered his balance but it was a close thing!

Don’t Slip Up2018-01-29T22:49:32-08:00

When to Use a Fire Extinguisher: 3 P’s Before You PASS

In a heroic attempt to extinguish an apartment fire, two men working in a residential building found extinguishers in a hallway and raced to the unit. Although they had just rescued a tenant from the same unit, they were both overcome by thick smoke and died of cardiac arrest.

When to Use a Fire Extinguisher: 3 P’s Before You PASS2018-01-29T22:49:28-08:00

Don’t Get Caught Between a Truck and a Hard Place

The space between a loading dock and a truck trailer is one of the most dangerous in any plant. But no matter how fast things move for just-in-time shipping, you should always make time for safety.

Don’t Get Caught Between a Truck and a Hard Place2018-01-29T22:49:19-08:00

Don’t Just Stand There – Learn First Aid and Help

An injured worker needs care now — can you administer it? Proper training, supplies and equipment are essential for providing prompt care to injured workers. If you have ever been faced with an injury, no matter how small, you will probably know the value of first aid.

Don’t Just Stand There – Learn First Aid and Help2018-01-29T22:49:07-08:00

Carbon Monoxide is Among Winter’s Deadliest Hazards

Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is a deadly gas. It’s colorless, odorless and tasteless, making it impossible to detect by human senses. When CO is breathed in, it quickly replaces the oxygen in the bloodstream. Various stages of illness can easily lead up to unconsciousness and death.

Carbon Monoxide is Among Winter’s Deadliest Hazards2018-01-29T22:49:02-08:00

What’s the Most Dangerous Chemical? The Unlabeled One

Thousands of people across North America become victims of unintentional poisoning every year. A major contributor to this problem is when toxic chemicals are stored in unlabeled containers.

What’s the Most Dangerous Chemical? The Unlabeled One2018-01-29T22:48:05-08:00

Don’t Let Bullying Poison Your Workplace

Bullying is defined as repeated aggressive behavior against another person in an effort to hurt that person, either emotionally or physically. And it happens more often than you’d think. In fact, an estimated 35 to 37 percent of North American workers report being bullied on the job by a co-worker or person in a position of authority.

Don’t Let Bullying Poison Your Workplace2018-01-29T22:48:01-08:00

Eight Signs You May Need Refresher Training

Things are constantly changing in many areas of people?s lives. Your job likely sees a lot of change, where new methods of doing things are introduced, potentially affecting your safety and health.

Eight Signs You May Need Refresher Training2018-01-29T22:47:49-08:00

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Immediately. When filing a claim, notify Coaction by contacting us either via email at claims@coactionspecialty.com, by phone at 800.774.2755 (Option #1 for reporting a new claim, Option #2 for all other existing claims) or fax 800.326.2864.

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