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Don’t Have a Heart Attack if a Coworker Has One!

Knowing how to help someone who is having a heart attack is a key element to basic first aid. Thousands of people, each year, will suffer a heart attack. Many of these people will have these attacks at the workplace. By knowing what to do should you encounter a person having a heart attack, your […]

Making the Most of a Safety Department of One: Part 2

In yesterday’s Advisor, a safety consultant began an explanation about how to successfully manage a safety department of one. Today, he concludes with these tips. Fran Sehn is the Assistant Vice President, Casualty Risk Control Services, for Willis of Pennsylvania, Inc. His consulting work also includes providing safety audits, hazard assessments and safety training for […]

The Ins and Outs of Confined Spaces Rescue Services

Your confined space rescue plans should include a decision about rescue services. Here are some things you should know if you decide on using an off-site rescue service. Depending on the hazards of a confined space, you might need a rescue team to be on standby during a confined space entry so that it can […]