Heart Month: Make Time for Self-Care & Destressing
Research has shown that persistent stress increases the likelihood of heart disease. You can’t always prevent or avoid stress, but you can control how you deal with stress.
Winter Preparedness #7: Maintaining 3 Points of Contact
The 3-points of contact rule for bus drivers refers to the consistent use of two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand while entering and existing the vehicle. It’s a rule that’s as important for getting on and off a bus, as it is for climbing a ladder.
Heart Month: What’s on the Menu?
A healthy diet that is low in sodium and saturated fat is key to heart disease prevention. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan was put together to help lower high blood pressure. It requires no special foods and provides daily and weekly nutritional goals.
Winter Preparedness #6: Mental Health Awareness – February Blues
“Mental Health Awareness” is our next “Winter Preparedness” sub-topic. February is a difficult month for many people in northern latitudes, sometimes brought on by the shorter, darker days. According to WebMD, over 11 million people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Reminder: our free Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees to help navigate difficult situations.
Heart Month: #WearRed – Tuesday, February 14
Mark on your calendars: As part of our February Heart Healthy Awareness Month, we are encouraging all employees to #WearRed on Tuesday, February 14. Sport your symbolic red in support of Heart Awareness. Perhaps even celebrate the day with some Heart Healthy snacks for your teams.
Heart Month: Know your Numbers and Set your Goals
Heart disease is largely preventable, yet many Americans remain at risk of getting it. Know your numbers, understand your risks and set achievable goals.
Winter Preparedness #5: Office Safety
Safety is a priority whether onsite, in a vehicle or in an office setting. Creating a safe office space is essential to a productive work environment.
February is Heart Month
Since the mid-1960s, the month of February is designated as American Heart Month. Heart disease is largely preventable and focusing on improving your heart health has never been more important. Since the health and safety of our employees is our top priority, we have committed to providing some healthy-heart awareness information throughout the month of February.
Winter Preparedness #4: Avoid Idling
Did you know? Idling cars produce close to 2% of the U.S.’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Not to mention that it wastes fuel, can cause damage to the engine, puts the vehicle at increased risk of getting stolen and in some states it’s illegal. Consider these factors before thinking about leaving a vehicle idling.
Winter Preparedness #3: Winter Driving Kit
How to equip your Winter Driving Kit is our next “Winter Preparedness” sub-topic. Always be prepared for the unexpected in the winter and that includes keeping a winter care survival kit in your car … just in case.