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Issue 14, August 2006

Stay Safe at Work and Home with SafetyNET

Even though summer is winding down, sunshine and recent vacations are still top of mind for most employees. But safety should always be a priority. In this issue of SafetyNET, you'll find information on "Best Practices" for workplace first aid programs, recently released by The United States Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Also included in this issue are tips on how to increase your energy during the workday, as well as how to prepare for natural disasters that may accompany warmer weather. So get outside and enjoy the end of summer, but don't forget to take time this month to make sure your staff knows how to respond to an emergency in order to keep your workplace and community safe.

Does your Workplace Safety Training Meet OSHA Best Practice Recommendations?
The Red Cross can help your workplace meet OSHA Guidelines.
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Preparing for Warm Weather Disasters
Follow three steps to plan for natural disasters.
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Stamp Out Office Stress
Reduce workplace stress with this simple game plan.
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Eight Easy Ways to Boost Your Energy
Simple steps to keep you on the move.
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NEW CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
The new American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer course released this summer! Designed for individuals with a duty to respond to emergencies, this 8-hour course combines lectures and video with hands-on skill training and is based on real-life rescue scenarios and lessons that reinforce decision-making skills.

The new program incorporates the latest science in CPR and emergency cardiovascular care, and features brand new, redesigned instructor and participant materials. Contact your local Red Cross chapter or visit www.shopstaywell.com and Instructor's Corner (www.redcross.org/instructorscorner) for program information and to order course materials.

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NEW First Aid/CPR/AED Program Available Now!
New American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED programs are now available, featuring new instructor and participant materials, educational innovations and the latest science in first aid, CPR and emergency cardiovascular care. For more information or to order materials, contact your local Red Cross chapter or visit www.shopstaywell.com.

Have You Visited the Red Cross Instructor's Corner Web Site?
At the American Red Cross Instructor's Corner (www.redcross.org/instructorscorner), instructors will find a wealth of online instructor tools and resources right at their fingertips. After completing a simple registration process, instructors can access:

Online Program Updates - Learn about new and revised programs online.
Instructor Tools and Teaching Aids - Find downloadable resources such as electronic presentation tools, course codes, fact sheets and more.
Course Record Forms - Download course record forms and activity reports.
Marketing and Promotional Materials - Download marketing tools to promote your Red Cross courses and programs.
Red Cross News and Information.
And Much More!

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