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<![CDATA[East-West Safety,LLC. - Safety Blog]]>Sat, 26 May 2012 17:31:17 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[Spring has sprung...Play it safe....]]>Sun, 06 May 2012 10:48:17 -0500http://www.eastwestsafety.com/1/post/2012/05/spring-has-sprungplay-it-safe.htmlCommon Springtime Accidents

Now that spring is officially upon us, come all
of the fun activities that come after months spent indoors: walks in the park,
trips to the beach and the lake, grilling outdoors, sports, and more. While all
of these activities are fun and enjoyable after the months of being cooped up
inside, it's important to be familiar with a few safety
tips.

Being Safe During Spring

Getting to do fun outdoor activities for the
first time in months can be great, but that's no reason that you can't practice
safety at the same time. Some good safety tips for the spring
include:

· Always wear sunscreen when you're
outdoors. Even if the sky's overcast, the sun's UV rays can still cause painful
(and dangerous) sunburns. Wearing sunscreen and reapplying it frequently can
help you stay comfortable and healthy outdoors. Remember - SPF measures how
long it can protect your skin. An SPF of 20 will protect your skin from burning
20 times longer than normal.

· When you're around the pool, don't run. The
slick pavement can cause you to slip and fall.

· When you're going on camping trips or other
long excursions, make sure you carry a first-aid kit with you, just in case. You
can purchase a readymade kit, or build one yourself. Make sure it has bandages,
germ killers, cold compresses, and
painkillers.

· Make sure you carefully supervise your
children. Keeping an eye out for them can be the difference between a fun outing
and a trip to the emergency room.

· It can be a good idea to use some sort of
insect repellent. Some insects can carry dangerous diseases. There are many
effective repellents on the market, including some organic ones, if you're
concerned about the chemicals.

· When playing sports, make sure you follow the
safety rules and use all necessary safety
equipment.

By following these safety tips, you can ensure
that your spring is as safe and fun as
possible.

Learning First Aid and CPR can mean the
difference between life and death.

Contact www.eastwestsafety.com to schedule your class
today!

]]><![CDATA[Depression]]>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:06:10 -0500http://www.eastwestsafety.com/1/post/2012/02/depression2.htmlGood Day my fellow bloggers and East-West Safety Training, Inc.
followers. Today I decided to
write what could be the hardest blog I have ever written.
I decided to come clean and write a blog in hopes that it will help and
inspire others. I am not writing this blog for people to feel sorry for me or
for attention. If I can help one person with this blog and putting what I have
been going through, it will be worth ever word written.   Today
I want to talk about depression.
In today’s society depression is not talked about and those who are
suffering feel that they have to “suffer” quietly.
Depression affects all people regardless of age, location, or social
positions. Depression is a common mental disorder that presents with depressed
mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth,
disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy, and poor concentration
According to the Depression facts and statistics website over 18.8
million adults suffer from some form of depression.
I began suffering from depression over 25 years ago due to the loss of a
loved one. I never overcame the depression and grief that I felt.
I learned to hide the fact that I was depressed.
When around family and friends I would always appear to be happy and on
top of the world.   My
depression leads to me to being co-dependent. As long as I was doing something for
someone else, I would be on a natural high and the depression would be pushed
back, but as soon as I wasn’t doing something to make others happy. I would slip
back into my depression.
This has been my cycle for over 25 years, with the loss of my job I
really hit rock bottom. I put on
the happy face and pushed on.
After being unemployed for over a year and hearing that, “I am sorry but
you are over qualified for this position”, multiple times the depression
increased and with this depression came anger issues.
I began to destroy everything around me. I didn’t want any friends to be
around for fear that they would find out that I was hiding my true
feelings. A group of my friends
came to my aid and told me that I would not be weak to seek treatment. After much urging I decided that I
would see a therapist and see what she had to say.
I am glad that they pushed me into seeking help.
I know now that I am not alone, and if you are experiencing depression,
you are not alone. You have to
trust that there is someone there for you; all you have to do is ask for the
help.   There is nothing wrong
with asking for help, you are not showing weakness by asking someone to take the
weight off your shoulders. You
will be glad that you did. You may not want to speak to your family, but you can
speak to your minister, doctor, friends or your school counselor.   Now
I am not saying that just by talking to someone your depression will go
away. Sometimes medication is
needed to help with the symptoms that you have while you are depressed. Again you are not showing weakness if
you have to take the medication. With the right help and medication, we can
learn to reprogram our brain to make the symptoms of depression less.

I know that there are days when your life seems that it’s the
darkest and that you can’t seem to get past the clouds, but you have to trust
that you are not alone and that there are people out there who will help, all
you have to do is take the first step and ask. Don’t be ashamed to ask for that help.
To my blog family, if you think that someone is suffering from depression, don’t
be afraid to let them know that you are there for them and that they have
nothing to be ashamed of and that you will be there for them.
I am thankful for my friends and family, for their support. I couldn’t
have written this blog without their support and love.

If at any time to any of my blog family, if you ever need someone
to listen, feel free to drop me an email to my private email. allen@eastwestsafety.com   .   I am not a mental health
provider, but I can listen and help you find the resources you may need to ask
for help.

Please feel free to share this blog.

]]><![CDATA[Norovirus outbreak ]]>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:12:52 -0500http://www.eastwestsafety.com/1/post/2012/02/norovirus-outbreak.htmlThis is your new blog post. Click here and start typing, or drag in elements from the top bar. ]]><![CDATA[Drug Shortages ]]>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:27:54 -0500http://www.eastwestsafety.com/1/post/2011/09/drug-shortages1.html<![CDATA[Drug Shortages ]]>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:27:50 -0500http://www.eastwestsafety.com/1/post/2011/09/drug-shortages.htmlThe FDA just released a new list of over 500 medications that are in short supply or are on back order. Many patients are having a hard time getting their medications, due to new FDA regulations.   Please follow the below link and if your medications are on the list, speak with your physican to see what can be done.     Also please leave a comment on this page. Do you think the FDA and Drug companies should come up with other ways of providing medications that are on backorder or short supply?
Drugs/DrugSafety/DrugShortages/ucm050792.html ]]><![CDATA[2011-2012 Flu Vaccine componets ]]>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:29:01 -0500http://www.eastwestsafety.com/1/post/2011/09/2011-2012-flu-vaccine-componets1.html2011-2012 Flu Vaccine

Below is a excerpt of the article on what this year’s flu vaccine will
include.

The seasonal flu vaccine is a trivalent vaccine (a three-component
vaccine) with each component selected to protect against one of the three main
groups of influenza viruses circulating in humans.

Three vaccine viruses are chosen to maximize the likelihood that the
influenza vaccine will protect against the viruses most likely to spread and
cause illness among people during the upcoming flu season. WHO recommends
specific vaccine viruses for influenza vaccine production, but then individual
countries make their own decisions for licensing of vaccines in their country.
In the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration determines what
viruses will be used in U.S.-licensed vaccines.

What flu viruses are included in the Northern Hemisphere seasonal
vaccine for 2011-2012?

WHO recommended that the Northern Hemisphere's 2011–2012 seasonal
influenza vaccine contain the following three vaccine viruses:

an A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like virus;
an A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2)-like virus; and

·        a B/Brisbane/60/2008-like virus.

These are the same viruses that were selected for the Northern
Hemisphere for the 2010-2011 influenza vaccine.

What flu viruses are included in the Southern Hemisphere seasonal
vaccine for 2011?

On September 29, 2010, in Geneva, Switzerland, WHO recommended that
the Southern Hemisphere's seasonal influenza vaccine contain the following three
vaccine viruses:

·
an A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like virus;

·
an A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2)-like virus;* and

·
a B/Brisbane/60/2008-like virus.

*Note: A/Wisconsin/15/2009 and A/Victoria/210/2009 are
A/Perth/16/2009-like viruses.

These are the same virus strains that the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) selected for inclusion in the Northern Hemisphere vaccine being used in
the United States during the 2010-2011 season.

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/vaccine-selection.htm

]]><![CDATA[2011-2012 Flu Vaccine componets ]]>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:28:57 -0500http://www.eastwestsafety.com/1/post/2011/09/2011-2012-flu-vaccine-componets.html2011-2012 Flu Vaccine

Below is a excerpt of the article from the CDC on what this year’s flu vaccine will
include.

The seasonal flu vaccine is a trivalent vaccine (a three-component
vaccine) with each component selected to protect against one of the three main
groups of influenza viruses circulating in humans.

Three vaccine viruses are chosen to maximize the likelihood that the
influenza vaccine will protect against the viruses most likely to spread and
cause illness among people during the upcoming flu season. WHO recommends
specific vaccine viruses for influenza vaccine production, but then individual
countries make their own decisions for licensing of vaccines in their country.
In the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration determines what
viruses will be used in U.S.-licensed vaccines.

What flu viruses are included in the Northern Hemisphere seasonal
vaccine for 2011-2012?

WHO recommended that the Northern Hemisphere's 2011–2012 seasonal
influenza vaccine contain the following three vaccine viruses:

an A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like virus; ·
an A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2)-like virus; and·
a B/Brisbane/60/2008-like virus.

These are the same viruses that were selected for the Northern
Hemisphere for the 2010-2011 influenza vaccine.

What flu viruses are included in the Southern Hemisphere seasonal
vaccine for 2011?

On September 29, 2010, in Geneva, Switzerland, WHO recommended that
the Southern Hemisphere's seasonal influenza vaccine contain the following three
vaccine viruses:
an A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like virus;·
an A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2)-like virus;* and
a B/Brisbane/60/2008-like virus.

*Note: A/Wisconsin/15/2009 and A/Victoria/210/2009 are
A/Perth/16/2009-like viruses.

These are the same virus strains that the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) selected for inclusion in the Northern Hemisphere vaccine being used in
the United States during the 2010-2011 season.

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/vaccine-selection.htm

]]><![CDATA[Hurricane Preparedness & Resource Guide]]>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:15:32 -0500http://www.eastwestsafety.com/1/post/2011/08/hurricane-preparedness-resource-guide.htmlTo all our East-West Safety Friends and Followers, I have posted the MCCS Hurricane Preparedness & Resource Guide. As Hurricane Irene makes her presences known, and the South East braces for her impending arrival, I thought this was a good time to share this very valuable booklet. Feel free to print it off, copy it to your friends, but whatever you do READ IT !!! This information can save your life.     Please share your comments, or questions.

mccs_hurricane_guide1.pdf
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File Type:	pdf

Download File

]]><![CDATA[Fourth of July Safety Tips]]>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:39:09 -0500http://www.eastwestsafety.com/1/post/2011/07/fourth-of-july-safety-tips.htmlAs the Fourth of July approaches, lets take a few minutes to look at safety tips, to keep your family safe.   Fireworks can cause blindness, amputations, burns and in some cases even death.   While it is safer to let the professionals set off the fireworks below are few tips to ensure that you are safe while lighting fireworks.
▪▪ Always read directions.

▪▪ Always have an adult present.

▪▪ Use fireworks outdoors only.

▪▪ Never use near dry grass or other flammable materials.

▪▪ Light one at a time.

▪▪ Keep a safe distance.

▪▪ Never point or throw fireworks at another person.

▪▪ Never experiment with fireworks.

▪▪ Have a bucket of water and a hose handy.

▪▪ Never attempt to re-light or “fix” fireworks.

▪▪ Do not wear loose fitting clothing.

▪▪ Never carry fireworks in your pockets.

▪▪ Fireworks are not toys.
Have a safe and Happy Fourth of July.   Thanks to all the veterans of

]]><![CDATA[After Tornado Care/Risks]]>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:26:32 -0500http://www.eastwestsafety.com/1/post/2011/04/after-tornado-carerisks.htmlAfter Tornado Cleanup.

East-West Safety would like to offer our prayers to the families of those who lost loved ones and property during the recent tornados.

During the clean up phase of the tornados operations we must still be on the lookout for Lacerations, Contusions(bruising), Puncture wounds and in some instances heat Exhaustion.   I will post below a little blog on each as a refresher on what to do for each of these injuries.

If you are involved in the cleanup stage, Please remember to wear, gloves, long sleeves and boots to protect you from sharp objects.   Take breaks to rehydrate your body and to prevent heat exhaustion.

Heat Exhaustion:

Heat exhaustion occurs when you are exposed to high temperatures for a long period of time and lack fluids. Those most prone to heat exhaustion are those who work in the heat for a long period of time, the elderly and those who suffer from high blood pressure.
What are the signs of heat exhaustion?

1.        Heavy sweating

2.        Paleness

3.        Muscle cramps

4.        Tiredness

5.        Weakness

6.        Dizziness

7.        Headaches

8.        Nausea or vomiting

9.        Fainting

10.     Fast pulse rate

11.     Skin will be moist and wet

12.     Fast and shallow breathing

Should you see these symptoms, put the patient in a cool place and help them to cool off. This can be done by putting the patient in an air conditioned room, give non alcoholic beverages, remove heavy clothing, and apply cool cloths to the wrist and back of neck.   Failure to cool the patient down could lead to heat stroke. If the above symptoms last longer than 1 hour seek medical attention.

Control Bleeding from Lacerations and Puncture Wounds:

The first priority of wound care is to control bleeding.   Major blood loss can cause the blood pressure to fall dangerously low; this is known as cardiovascular shock.   Shock occurs when the body’s tissues do not receive enough oxygenated blood. The steps below are guidelines to help when you come across a wound. Always seek medical care if bleeding cannot be controlled, wounds are deep and if infections are present.

To control bleeding follow the steps below.

1.       If possible, wash your hands with soap and water before caring for a wound
2.       Ask the victim to sit or lie down. Fainting reactions can happen

3.       3. Expose the wound. Remove any clothing barrier. Do not cut the clothes unless absolutely necessary.
4.       Put on medical gloves to protect against bloodborne infections. If gloves are not available cover hand with a plastic bag or similar material.   If not available you can have the victim assist you by holding pressure on the bandage and wound.
5.       Place a sterile gauze pad over the entire wound and press evenly for 5-10 minutes. Direct pressure stops almost all bleeding. Wounds of the scalp, hands and feet bleed more profusely because of their rice blood supply.
6.       If bleeding is from an extremity, elevate the injured area above the level of the heart to reduce blood flow while continuing to apply direct pressure on the bleeding site.
7.       If bleeding persists after you have maintained pressure on the wound for at least 10 minutes, press harder over a wider area.
8.       Apply a pressure dressing. This will allow you to attend to other injuries. You can make a pressure bandage by covering the wound with a thick layer of gauze or the cleanest material available, and then wrap a bandage over the dressing, extending above and below the site. Do not cut off circulation.
9.       If dressings become soaked with blood, place a fresh dressing on top of the soaked one.   Never remove a blood soaked dressing from the wound until all bleeding has stopped.

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