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Just like their owners, pets can experience accidents and emergencies at home or when traveling. Since injuries can happen virtually any time, it is a good idea for every pet owner to be prepared and even to have a dedicated first aid kit for his dog or cat. However, if you already purchased a first aid kit (your home or car first aid kit will work just fine), in case of emergency, many of the items of your Protect life first aid kit are available and ready-to-use. Furthermore, if you’ve decided to assemble your own first aid kit, you can...

All employers are responsible of keeping their employees safe at work. There are strict regulations regarding the standard workplace safety requirements as the employers must provide the proper equipment, facilities and first aid training, as well as specific personnel to ensure that staff members can receive immediate medical attention if injured or taken ill at work. It is also the duty of the employer to make the assessment for a comprehensive first aid kit according to the workplace needs and potential hazards, therefore each individual emergency kit may vary in contents according to different requirements: for example, in low hazard...

Is a first aid kit really necessary? Do you ever use it? These questions are frequently asked and some people still think that owning a first aid kit just takes the scare away as you never get to use it.  When we received a message from Greg and found out about his job and his active involvement in CPR and first aid training our team has decided to ask him all the questions we receive from our customers and to find out from a professional the importance of a good first aid kit.  1. Could you tell us about your...

When it comes to your baby, knowing that you are prepared in any situation it can add more tranquility to your parenting anxieties. Becoming a parent is beyond amazing and with all the joy and happiness comes also the huge responsibility of taking care of a human being who looks and actually is very fragile. Therefore it is normal to feel anxiety and even fear towards the safety of your babies, toddlers and children.  More than 1 million children are involved in small home accidents every year. Even if some of them don’t require more than a hug and a...

Why should I wear a dust mask? Do I really need a dust mask? These are some of the most frequently asked question when it comes to dust masks and respirators and their use.  The main purpose of a dust mask is to protect the wearer and prevent illness, more specifically preventing the development of respiratory illnesses. These types of problems can reduce the quality of life as well as its length.  Dust masks are most often used at work in hazardous environments where there is the risk of inhaling dangerous substances which can cause coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath...