Using a First Aid Cabinet at your Business

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

Whether your company operates in a warehouse, restaurant, or office, it is important to have a first aid cabinet. Bumps, bruises, scratches, and headaches are going to happen at work. It is important that you provide your employees with the tools they need for any minor medical problems. A first aid cabinet will make sure you are prepared for minor injuries with a variety of supplies.

First aid cabinets are durable, dust-proof, made from metal, and can be mounted to the wall at your business. Once you open them, you will have direct access to a variety of supplies necessary for treating burns, cuts, abrasions, headaches, insect bites, or performing CPR. There are usually two or more shelves that support a wide range of bandages, ointments, antiseptic, trauma pads, gloves, burn spray, eye wash, and more.

There are first aid cabinets for any size business. Whether you’re a small office or large factory, there is a first aid cabinet that can meet your needs. There are kits that contain up to 1,700 parts, which is enough to support a workplace of 200 people. Here are some of the supplies you will find in a wall-mountable first aid cabinet:

• Adhesive bandages
• Gauze
• Triangular Sling
• Aspirin Tablets
• Cough Drops
• Alcohol cleansing pads
• Antiseptic cleansing pads
• Triple antibiotic ointment packs
• Instant cold compresses
• Burn spray
• Eye wash
• CPR pack
• Vinyl gloves
• Scissors and Tweezers

A first aid cabinet will include all of these supplies and much more. Make sure your workplace is prepared for minor injuries by having a first aid cabinet mounted in an easily accessible area. Every business, no matter what kind, should have a first aid cabinet that is the appropriate size for the number of employees.

Reasons Why you Should Store Canned Food

Posted on June 4, 2013 by admin

Whether you are a prepper or not, there are many reasons why you should store canned food. Most grocery stores only carry two days’ worth of food. If a disaster should strike your area, food will be limited. Those who have a good supply of canned food will be able to deal with the crisis better than others.

Purchasing freeze-dried and dehydrated survival food is great for prepping. However, if you are on a tighter budget and want to increase your food stash, you should invest in canned food. Here are seven reasons why you should add canned food to your stockpile:

1) Price – When you purchase items in bulk, you can save up to 75 percent by getting mostly canned foods rather than freeze-dried or dehydrated foods. Even if you are not buying in bulk, you can find great deals on canned food.

2) Long-lasting – Many canned food have a shelf life of between one and several years. If you have canned food in your stash, be sure to rotate it and eat foods that are coming close to their expiration date.

3) Variety – If you had to, you would eat the same thing every day, but people like variety and choices. With canned foods, there is a wide variety of options to choose from.

4) Nutrition – Canned foods can be very nutritious and rich in protein. The protein will help keep your strength and the higher calories will be good for you when you are in survival mode.

5) Water – There is very little water in freeze-dried and dehydrated foods. The water that is in canned food will make preparation easier.

6) Familiarity – Many of the things families normally eat, chicken, beef, ham, fish, vegetables, beans, and pasta, can all be found in canned form. In the event of a disaster, being able to eat foods your family is used to will help normalize the situation.

7) Safe storage – Sometimes bugs and rodents can infiltrate boxes and bags, but very seldom do they break into a can.

Would you eat 3D Printed Food?

Posted on May 23, 2013 by admin

You’ve seen 3D movies, there has even been a 3D printed gun, but would you eat 3D printed food? NASA has announced that it will fund construction of the world’s first 3D food printer. NASA hopes that 3D printed food could benefit astronauts and that the printers will one day be a household item.

NASA has given a $125,000 grant to mechanical engineer Anjan Contractor to build the 3D printer he has already designed. The American space company wants the 3D printers to help provide food for astronauts on long distance journeys through space, but many believe it could be even better for those on Earth.

How you Print Food

Here is how you print food. The food printer is fed cartridges of powders and oils containing all the nutrients needed for a healthy diet. The cartridges work very similar to the way a standard printer’s ink cartridges work. The ingredients of the desired food are then sprayed on layer-by-layer, eventually creating a solid three-dimensional food.

Feeding the World

With hunger a major problem in certain areas of the world, the 3D food printer has limitless potential. The cartridges used wouldn’t go out of date for over 30 years and will provide a long shelf life. Contractor believes that many economists think the current food systems can’t supply the billions of people on Earth sufficiently. “So we eventually have to change our perception of what we see as food,” he said.

Once the Contractor’s 3D printer is up and running, they will test it by attempting to print a pizza. Its flat shape makes it the perfect choice for the test run (Plus who doesn’t like pizza?). They will first print the dough, then the tomato base, and lastly the “protein-layer” topping. If Contractor’s design works, it will change the way we look at food forever.

The Importance of Having a First Aid Kit Handy this Spring and Summer

Posted on May 10, 2013 by admin

Now that spring and summer are here, more people will be enjoying the outdoors. Experts say that because more people are doing activities outside, there is an increase in cuts, scrapes, and puncture wounds. Taking immediate action when someone is injured can prevent infection and help the person heal faster.

Many of the injuries people get are minor and can be treated at home or on location. By knowing how to treat these injuries and having a first aid kit on you, further injury can be avoided. You should have a first aid kit in your home and an auto first aid kit in your vehicle so you can be prepared to help if someone does get hurt. The American College of Emergency Physicians offers the following first aid tips:

• Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and warm water or use an antibacterial cleanser.

• Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth, paper towel, or piece of gauze to the injured area to stop the bleeding.

• Clean the wound with cool water and mild soap, and then gently dry the area.

• Apply an antibiotic ointment to the wound to reduce the risk for infection.

• Cover the wound with a sterile bandage.

In some cases, emergency medical attention is required. In any of the following scenarios you should call 911 and wait for instruction from medical professionals;

• Wounds that are very large or bleeding excessively.

• Injuries that are on the face or near a bone.

• Injuries that have caused people to lose feeling or function in the affected area.

• Injuries caused by a human or animal bite.

• Wounds caused by a rusty object.

• Wounds with objects or debris stuck inside.

Being knowledgeable and prepared will help you in the event of an emergency. Remember to have a first aid kit handy at home and wherever you go because you never know when someone will be injured.

Trauma Kits and Emergency Bags

Posted on April 24, 2013 by admin

For some emergency situations, a standard first aid kit may not be sufficient. First aid kits are great for bumps and bruises, but for more severe injuries a trauma kit or emergency bag will have a wider range of supplies.

Trauma Kits

Trauma kits are ideal for medical professionals, military personnel, and large industrial workplaces because of their expanded contents. However, first responders in other settings would find the variety of tools in a trauma kit helpful also. When preparing for extreme emergency situations, having a trauma kit readily available could be the difference between life and death. There can be over 200 items in a trauma kit, here are some other of them;

• Cervical collar
• Blood Pressure Cuff Kit
• Universal splint
• Tourniquet
• Multi trauma dressings
• Scalpel handle and blades
• Stethoscope
• EMT shears

Emergency Bags

For emergency responders, time is of the essence. Being able to work quickly and efficiently is a huge part of the job. To help the emergency responders do their job better, special emergency bags are used so they can arrive at the scene with the proper tools they need to save lives. Available with wheels or as ergonomic backpacks, emergency bags easily open to reveal all tools and supplies needed packed in separate compartments. This enables emergency bag users to quickly find the tools they need for the situation and tend to the injured person.

Aside from efficiency, emergency bags consider the needs of the profession. Many emergency bags are designed to hold a StatPack drug, IV, or intubation module and can be made from a blood borne pathogen-resistant material.

UK Police Cars Fitted with First Aid Kits

Posted on April 12, 2013 by admin

Lancashire police vehicles are getting automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and first aid kits to allow officers to save lives at the roadside. They hope that by having the life-saving tools on hand, that police officers can give immediate aid when they are first on the scene.

So far six of the cruisers on the Lancashire police force have been fitted with an AED and first aid kit. The officers are also getting the training they need to use the equipment properly. A total of 70 officers are being trained already to use the AEDs and contents of the first aid kit. They will now be able to diagnose and treat life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. This will allow police officers to re-establish an effective heart rhythm until EMT workers arrive.

Inspector Andy Trotter said, “Our road policing officers patrol 270 miles of motorway, along with rural roads, which are often far away from immediate ambulance reach.” They hope that by having officers with the proper life-saving equipment and training can help save lives at the scene of road collisions. It is proven that every minute that passes when someone goes into cardiac arrest, their chances of survival decreases by up to 14 percent.

The first aid kits contain items like a tourniquet and blood clotting packs, which are used to stem life-threatening continuous bleeding. By having officers with proper training and effective life-saving devices on hand they can give people in life-threatening crashes the best chance of survival.

Survival Supply Specials running until March 31st

Posted on March 27, 2013 by admin

Survival Supply, official government and military contractor and number one website for survival gear, will be running specials on certain items until the end of the month. All of the special items come with free shipping to the Continental United States and have discounted prices. Here are some of the specials you can take advantage of until March 31st!

Emergency Food

In the event of a natural disaster or emergency, food will become a commodity. With Survival Supply’s pre-packaged food you can have 60 servings of food that only need water to prepare. The emergency freeze dry meat grab and go kit has a shelf life of up to 15 years and if you order before Match 31st you will get 20 bonus servings of rice. The kit contains REAL food and is perfect for emergency use or camping. Here are some items that are inside of the emergency food kit:

• Roasted Chicken (12 Servings)
• Southwest Style Chicken (12 Servings)
• Savory Roasted Ground Beef (12 Servings)
• Stroganoff Style Beef (8 Servings)
• Cheesy Ground Beef (8 Servings)
• Teriyaki Style Chicken (8 Servings)

Emergency Preparedness Mini Backpack

Emergency preparedness backpacks, or “Go Bags”, are popular among preppers. They are a great way to have the essentials ready in an easy to carry bag in the event you must flee your home quickly. The emergency preparedness mini backpack that Survival Supply has on sale is for one person and has the essentials needed to survive for three days. Some of the items that will be inside this go bag are:

• Instant cold pack
• Emergency food bar
• 12 drinking waters
• Emergency blanket
• Hand warmers
• Flashlight
• Batteries
• Waterproof matches
• Utility Knife
• First aid supplies

Digital AM/FM/Weather and NOAA Radio

An AM/FM/Weather and NOAA radio can be an important tool in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. The Kaito weather radio for sale on the Survival Supply website uses three AAA batteries, is compact, and has several functions and features. The radio is connected to the Emergency Alert System (EAS) through the National Weather Radio (NWR) network that is provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). This feature will automatically activate the radio to inform you of any hazardous weather conditions or warnings, including natural, environmental, and public safety while the radio is set to the “Alert” mode. The radio is capable of both AM and FM and is digitally programmed with 7-channels.

The Importance of Sports First Aid Kits

Posted on March 13, 2013 by admin

Many youth sports teams will carry a basic first aid kit with them in case of an injury during a game. Before high school, it is very unlikely that there will be any trainers on site to treat younger players who just need to be fixed up to get back into the game. By having a sports first aid kit available, a team will be better prepared to treat a young athlete with a sports-related injury.

Many basic first aid kits have very general items to help with a wide range of injuries. With a sports first aid kit, you will have the tools necessary to help an athlete get back into the game. With more specific contents, a sports first aid kit is great for youth basketball, little league, soccer, and any other sports. Some things you will find in a sports first aid kit are;

• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Mole Skins
• Cold Packs
• Triangle bandages
• Sting Relief Pads
• Knuckle Bandages
• Knee/Elbow Bandages
• Wound Closure Strips
• Pre-Wrap
• Gauze Rolls
• Finger Splints
• First Aid Booklet

A sports first aid kit can be a great tool at a game when someone gets hurt. Be prepared to handle any sports-related injury whenever you have one available. A sports first aid kit is a must for any little league, basketball, midget football, or soccer team. Your athletes will be able to back on the field and playing in no time.

Tips for Surviving Emergencies on the Road

Posted on February 27, 2013 by admin

Many people do not know what to do in the event of an emergency while driving. Being prepared and knowing what to do in an emergency can not only save your life, but others’, too. Here are some common driving situations that can turn fatal if you do not know how to react.

Keep Calm and Drive On

Many fatal single vehicle crashes happen when a person’s vehicle runs off the road. Many times and inattentive or distracted driver will allow the vehicle’s right tires to drop off the pavement or onto highway rumble strips. Once the driver notices that they are straying off the road, he or she jerks the steering wheel to the left. The front tires both regain grip; however, the right back tire, or possibly both back tires, is off the road, and with little traction, they begin to slide out, and the vehicle spins out of control and may even flip.
To avoid this end result, you must stay calm and not overreact. If you should find yourself drifting off the road, you should let off the gas and gently ease back into the lane. Do not press down on the breaks unless you have to avoid an obstacle and have to get back into the lane faster. Be smooth with the steering wheel, because when traveling at high speeds, a little goes a long way.

Have an Emergency Car Kit

You never know when your vehicle might break down. You should always have an emergency car kit in the backseat or trunk of your car. Make sure that it is easily accessible, because you never know what kind of emergency you might have. There are many different kinds of emergency car kits, but most will have a small air compressor, tow rope, first aid kit, flashlight, blanket, and other items you would need in a car emergency. There are even special emergency car kits for the winter time. They are inexpensive and can be a life saver if you should ever break down or get into an accident.

Go into Neutral

If the throttle should get stuck, you could be in for a dangerous ride. If your vehicle is manual, press in the clutch and place the shifter into neutral. Even an automatic car will go into neutral from drive while the car is still moving. This allows even a passenger to put the car into neutral if necessary. Most modern cars have physical or electronic devices that prevent the transmission from going into reverse or park while the vehicle is moving forward. Even a manual car will go into neutral without pushing the clutch, although it just might take a little more force. In the event of an emergency where you have to stop quickly, it is always a good idea to put the car into neutral just in case you hit the accelerator by accident. In a manual transmission vehicle, press both the clutch and the break in to prevent from stalling.

Use Your Passenger

Every car has blind spots, and today’s vehicles have thicker A-pillars to house airbags. If you are riding with a passenger, take advantage of that and put them to work. While many people do not like “back seat” drivers, they can prevent you from getting into an accident with their extra set of eyes. Have them check to see if it is all clear to change lanes or have them look right while you look left when entering the road.

De-Fog the Windshield

Many people struggle with fogged up windshields, and decreased vision when driving is never a good thing. Switch the heating system from recirculation to fresh air and engage the air conditioner whenever the windshield starts fogging up. If you turn on the air conditioning and allow the system to bring in fresh air to lower the humidity inside the vehicle, you will instantly see the fog decrease. Another important thing is to change your wiper blades sooner than later! Old wiper blades will do you no good in a rainstorm and will really make it difficult to see what’s in front of you.

Innovative New Disaster Relief Kits

Posted on February 6, 2013 by admin

Natural disasters can be unpredictable and happen anywhere on Earth. Every year, natural disasters cause millions of people to be displaced from their homes. Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy, and earthquakes have left people across the world homeless with nowhere to sleep. A few great shelter ideas such as the Softshelter, AbleNook, and Carter Williamson’s Shelter have already shown that people are willing to find ways to help the victims of natural disasters.

There is a new concept design from Chen Yu Jung that could be a great tool for people affected by natural disasters in the future. The previous emergency kits that have been created are larger and can take some time to set up. Chen’s Rely foldout sleeping domain is a quick and easy super sleeping bag that someone can use after a disaster happens.

The great thing about the Rely is that it is lightweight, compact, and can be carried like a backpack. A company like FEMA could easily pass out the Rely packs immediately to help victims. The Rely rolls out into a sleeping mat with a sleeping bag like blanket and curls up at the end to keep rain or sun off your face. Not only is the Rely a sleeping mat, but it comes with some necessities inside that may be hard to obtain in the event of a disaster. Inside, you will find a bottle of water, portable reading lamp, stool, storage compartment, tableware, and toiletries.

The portable reading lamp can be used bed side or as a portable flashlight. The battery can be charged via kinetic energy that is generated by pushing a button. The storage compartment can be flipped upside down to create a stool and the kit’s exterior hexagon shaped casing doubles as a sunshade or overhead shelter for privacy. Aside from the water bottle, you will find a toothbrush, toothpaste, and towel packed inside. The Rely foldout sleeping domain can be a lifesaver for those who need immediate shelter after a natural disaster or even a great item for campers. Its portable design and practical components make it a great product.