The federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) laws protect the health and safety of workers. OSHA laws, or “standards,” ensure that employers protect their employees from work-related hazards, including exposure to diseases carried in the blood. The NC Department … Continue reading
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Be prepared to respond when someone without a prescription for epinephrine experiences a severe allergic reaction. About severe allergic reactions A sudden, severe allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis (anna-fih-LACK-sis). It can occur suddenly and worsen quickly. Approximately 22% of anaphylactic … Continue reading
Nursemaid’s Elbow
Children are surprisingly tough, but early educators know all too well that a child’s body can be just as fragile as it is strong. In this issue of “Be on the Safe Side,” from the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education, the topic is a relatively common injury experienced by young children–nursemaid’s elbow… Continue reading
