In a training that I did last night I presented the class participants with I.C.E stickers and the handout that Safety Trainers has to go along with them.

One individual said to me "I heard about that before but I didn't believe it was real"

 Since that was not the first time something like that has been said to me it really got me thinking......

I need to let people know about this program.

The I.C.E. sticker is a way to show lay and professional rescuers that you have listed the In Case of Emergency contact in your mobile device.

 In the event that something happens to YOU how can we identify who you are and if there is medical information that we should know about to better help YOU.

If you ever got an email about this or read it in a magazine, medical professionals( EMT's, Paramedics, Police and Fire Fighters) are trained to take a look at your phone for this sticker to identify an established emergency communications protocol. This started in the UK and has now traveled into the US.

Do you travel overseas for business?

This is spreading as a world-wide campaign!

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According to the American heart Association the first link in the chain of survival is recognizing an emergency and calling 911. . Some people hesitate because they are scared or not sure if it is important enough to call. In our classes we talk about some major points to take into consideration:

1. Calling 911 from a land line telephone vs. cell phone
2. What the differences are when you do call from a cell phone.
3. The four(4) basic questions you will need to answer.
4. Response times in your area.

The 911 section covers more than these four questions but that should start to raise questions like:

•  Do I know what to do?
• Where should I call from?
• Can I get in trouble if I call?
• How long will it take for help to arrive?

We will help prepare you in the event of an emergency.

Do you have an I.C.E. sticker on your phone for protection?

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You may be able to identify those four letters that spell OSHA, but do you know what they do? How does OSHA impact your business? As a small business owner you may not think you need to worry about OSHA but you do. If you employ one employee you need to worry about OSHA.

OSHA protects the employee and sets guidelines and expectations for the employer. Why will OSHA knock on your door? First, if an employee is injured on the job and seeks medical attention that report is automatically sent to OSHA from the hospital. Next, any current employee or former employee can call OSHA to file a complaint which could result in an investigation.

Are you ready to be investigated by OSHA? Have you done any safety training? Do you have an Emergency Action Plan? Do you have copies of all completed certifications and trainings? Has your CPR, first aid and AED certification card expired? OUCH!!! That is going to cost you!!! You better start checking. Fines from OSHA are in the thousands and now you will have follow up visits and if you don't fix the problem.... Well, let's say you are red flagged and now run the risk of jail time because you are intentionally ignoring the request by OSHA to make changes in your safety program.

To see a list of available OSHA courses click here.

I recieved a call from a general contractor who had another company do some work on a job site. Well, one of those workers was injured, the hospital sent the report to OSHA and OSHA showed up. The owner of the contracting business didn't even know the person was hurt or that the company is required to have OSHA training. This subcontractor fell off a 9 foot ladder working on a 10 foot deck. By OSHA standards the ladder is too short and where was his fall protection gear? Did they even do fall protection training? NO. His fine started at $10,000. Do you have an extra $10,000 to give to OSHA?

There is a golf course in Central Massachusetts who had OSHA show up because a former employee felt that he was at risk. Why? Because the golf course didn't have respiratory gear for him to wear while he was working in the sand bunkers and they did not supply suntan lotion while he worked in the sun. Can you believe that? Now OSHA knew it was a angry former employee, but they still came to investigate and still required changes to occur. However, they did not receive a fine.

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Did you know that the American Heart Association (AHA) does all the research and writes the Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) guidlines for CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibullators (AEDs)? The American Red Cross (ARC) uses the American Heart Association Guidelines to create their programs. So, if you wanted the best CPR program, wouldn't you want to work with the person who did all the research and wrote all the guidelines? I would.

As a business owner, I know safety is important, However, why would I spend more time and more money on a CPR class if Massachusetts General Laws and OSHA say that I only need to do CPR every two years not every year. The American Red Cross issues their CPR certification cards for ONLY one year. You will also find that if you take an American Red Cross certification course the time lines are much longer than an American Heart Association, National Safety Council or American Health & Safety Institute. Why is that?

I just want my staff trained to know what to do in an emergency for the first few minutes while they wait for help to arrive. I don't need my staff trained to be like an EMT. 

To view a detailed comparison between AHA and ARC click here.

Productivity is effected and too many staffing hours are needed to plan, schedule and do CPR training. So, if the American Red Cross CPR class is longer and I only get a one year certification,why would I do that? I wouldn't.

Which class would you choose? I know I choose the American Heart Association CPR, AED and First Aid Trainings.

Let me ask you. Have you ever taken an American Red Cross Class? If yes, tell about your experience.