AC LifeSkills Training

08/05/2022

07/19/2022

Heat Illness
Exposure to heat can cause illness and death. The most serious heat illness is heat stroke. Other heat illnesses, such as heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat rash, should also be avoided. There are precautions that can be taken any time temperatures are high and the job involves physical work.

Risk Factors for Heat Illness
• High temperature and humidity, direct sun exposure, no breeze or wind
• Heavy physical labor
• No recent exposure to hot workplaces
• Low liquid intake
• Waterproof clothing

Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion
• Headache, dizziness, or fainting
• Weakness and wet skin
• Irritability or confusion
• Thirst, nausea, or vomiting

Symptoms of Heat Stroke
• May be confused, unable to think clearly, pass out, collapse, or have seizures (fits)
• May stop sweating

To Prevent Heat Illness:
• Establish a complete heat illness prevention program.
• Provide training about the hazards leading to heat stress and how to prevent them.
• Provide a lot of cool water to workers close to the work area. At least one pint of water per hour is needed.

07/04/2022

"May we never forget our fallen comrades. Freedom isn't free." "One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one nation evermore!" "I am an American; free born and free bred, where I acknowledge no man as my superior, except for his own worth, or as my inferior, except for his own demerit." Happy 4th of July!!!

06/19/2022

06/01/2022

Pride is the movement that unites the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Throughout history, the movement realized the strength and power of coming together to make real change, winning landmark cases and changing the cultural landscape. This progress wasn't achievable by the work of just a few, but through the perseverance of an entire community of people from different professions, gender identities and life experiences.

We are made of many voices, united by a singular message. OUR Pride is AC LifeSkills Training, and we are Better Together.

Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and all allies by learning to save a life in BLS, CPR, and First Aid training

05/31/2022

One study confirmed that real-world phenomenon in a controlled setting: It found that even in "virtual reality" simulations, participants were less likely to perform CPR when the virtual victim was female, versus male. People performed CPR on 65 percent of male victims, but only 54 percent of females.

A separate study, which surveyed 54 adults, turned up some possible explanations. Respondents said bystanders may worry about hurting a woman while doing CPR chest compressions -- or fear being accused of s*xual assault. Some said people also might believe women's breasts get in the way of CPR.

The respondents also cited a long-standing misconception: Women are less likely to have heart problems than men. But the reality is that heart disease is the leading killer of U.S. women and men alike, according to government figures. And when cardiac arrest strikes, CPR can be lifesaving, regardless of s*x, said Dr. Sarah Perman, who led the survey.

People in cardiac arrest need immediate chest compressions, said Perman, an assistant professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver.

"Providing this lifesaving procedure for women should be normalized, and not s*xualized," she said.

04/18/2022

April 20, 2022

The 2021 Basic Life Support (BLS) course provides healthcare providers and public safety professionals the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adult, child and infant patients. Consistent with the American Red Cross Focused Updates and Guidelines 2020, B...

04/18/2022

April 21, 2022

The 2021 Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants. It is designed for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA, workplace or o...

04/04/2022

03/08/2022

Hail season has arrived - are you and your family prepared? Because you live in an area where hail can occur often, we want to help protect your loved ones, your home, and your finances. In these uncertain times, we know that preparing for a natural disaster might not be top-of-mind.

The key to reducing the risk of damage to your home and vehicle is to make sure you prepare for hailstorms before the season, which historically begins about the first of March. Here are some initial steps you can take to improve your overall preparedness:

· Sign up for free weather alerts to stay ahead of the storm.

· Clean out the garage so you can quickly protect your vehicles from the damage.

· Have a licensed contractor inspect your roof for signs of wear and tear.

· Consider sealing your roof deck, which may help mitigate water damage to your home due to loss of roof covering during a severe storm.

· Install protective screen around your home's air conditioning unit to help reduce the chance of damage to the coils and fins.