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June 24, 2026
by VelSafe Editorial Team Practice Tests

Mental Wellness First Aid: Practice Test Questions

Mental wellness in the workplace is increasingly recognized as a safety issue, not only a benefit program concern. According to the 2024 NAMI Workplace Mental Health Poll, 33% of employees noticed their productivity suffer because of their mental

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June 24, 2026
by VelSafe Editorial Team Guides

First Aid for Medical Emergencies: A Workplace Guide

Medical emergencies do not announce themselves. A worker in a warehouse has chest pain. A colleague on a construction site becomes unresponsive. Someone in an office collapses during a meeting. In each case, the first few minutes of response by wh

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Workplace first aid statistics from BLS 2024 showing 2.5 million nonfatal injuries, OSHA 3-4 minute response threshold, cardiac arrest survival declining 7-10 percent per minute without defibrillation, AED effectiveness data showing 40-70 percent survival when used within minutes, and injury category breakdown
June 24, 2026
by VelSafe Editorial Team Insights

Workplace First Aid: 30+ Statistics on Response Times, Injury Data, and Outcomes

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Cold stress injuries and fatalities U.S. statistics infographic showing 109% increase in cold-related mortality from 1999 to 2022 (JAMA December 2024), 1,024 hypothermia deaths in 2023 with 19.9% occurring in January (CDC MMWR February 2025), 45,992 mean annual cold-attributable deaths (JAMA Network Open 2025), and 53 worker fatalities from cold exposure in 2020.
July 22, 2025
by VelSafe Editorial Team Insights

Cold Stress Injuries and Fatalities in the U.S.: 40+ Statistics Through 2025

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CPR step-by-step guide featured image showing a workplace safety trainer performing chest compressions on a CPR mannequin in a training setting, with an AED device visible and a numbered CPR sequence step card overlay on the right panel.
July 20, 2025
by VelSafe Editorial Team Guides

How to Perform CPR Safely: A Step-by-Step Guide with U.S. Legal Protections

GUIDE: CPR and Emergency Response How to Perform CPR Safely: A Step-by-Step Guide with U.S. Legal Protections Cardiac arrest kills more than 350,000 Americans outside hospitals each year. Immediate CPR can double or triple the chance of survi

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Cannabis use by U.S. industry statistics infographic showing 20.7% cannabis use in food services, 4.5% urine drug test positivity in 2024, 7.3% post-accident positivity, and the April 2026 DOJ partial rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III, based on Quest Diagnostics 2025 Drug Testing Index and BRFSS workforce data.
July 20, 2025
by VelSafe Editorial Team Insights

Cannabis Use Among U.S. Workers by Industry: 40+ Statistics Through 2025-26

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Construction Workers and Unexpected BBP Exposure What You Need to Know
July 20, 2025
by VelSafe Editorial Team Worker Safety

Construction Workers and Unexpected BBP Exposure: What You Need to Know

When we think of dangers on a construction site, we usually think of falling tools, heavy equipment, or loud noises. But there is another risk that’s often forgotten: bloodborne pathogens (BBPs).These are harmful viruses found in human blood and some

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5 Simple Ways to Protect Yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens at Work
July 19, 2025
by VelSafe Editorial Team Tips

5 Simple Ways to Protect Yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens at Work

Bloodborne pathogens like HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C (HCV) can enter your body through cuts, splashes, or direct contact with infected blood and body fluids. Many workers, especially those in healthcare, sanitation, emergency response, a

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