These factors may combine to cause hypothermia
Four conditions determine whether a person who is working outside will develop hypothermia: temperature, rain, wind, and inappropriate clothing. A…
Category: Safety
How to treat minor cuts
Who hasn’t gotten a paper cut and immediately put the injured digit in the mouth? If we have a choice, we really shouldn’t do that. Running tap water or…
Severe allergic reaction
People with known severe allergies should always carry epinephrine — and use it promptly if exposed to an allergen, according to a study in the Journal…
What to do for something in the eye
Once in a while, everyone gets something in their eye: a bit of makeup, a grain of sand, or an eyelash. When that happens, never rub your eye. Immediately…
No butter for a burn
Minor burns are not helped by applying toothpaste or any kind of butter. These remedies actually trap heat in the burn. Instead, use cool water — not ice…
Make it easy for the EMTs
Any time you have to call for emergency help, do what you can to meet the EMTs or at least be in an accessible position. Go outside immediately: In a…
Fire Prevention Week: Oct 6-12, 2019
Plan and practice your escape from fire More than a third of heads of households estimated they would have at least six minutes to escape a fire. Not so,…
Deer collision information
West Virginia has held the crown for the most deer-car collisions for 12 years and it still tops the list of most dangerous states, according to the 2018…
Ready for anything: What goes in an emergency preparedness kit?
September is typically a mild weather month, but unfortunately it’s also a time when hurricanes and other extreme weather conditions can pop up. With that…
Stay focused: One key to safety
Experienced, safety-minded workers usually incorporate safety procedures as second nature, according to one expert. But the changing environment can throw…