Educational

15 Dec A winter coat and our safety belts

Posted at 17:17h in Educational, Safety & Wellness by Shawn Ritchey

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With the change in seasons usually comes a change in clothing; that seems perfectly natural. But have you ever considered how your winter clothing may negatively impact our health if we are in a car crash? Today I’d like to remind us of the value...

06 Oct distracted driving vs active driving

Posted at 15:19h in Educational, Safety & Wellness by Shawn Ritchey

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Might I simply say there is value in consciously being an active drivers when driving. IF driving, then driving is my activity, my focus, my priority, my successful goal. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shawnritchey_distracted-driving-awareness-month-activity-6719367033840128000-DtV6 ...

30 Sep It is said that knowledge is power

Posted at 20:46h in Educational by Shawn Ritchey

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Sir Francis Bacon is believed to have said that more than 420 years ago (1597). My belief, conviction, profound passion and unrelenting skillset is to commit to having more than just knowledge throughout my life. I believe that for knowledge to truly have power -...

30 Sep Stop the Bleed and save a life!

Posted at 17:26h in Educational, Safety & Wellness by steve pillitu

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Stop the Bleed training (STB) is a nationally recognized curriculum intended to educate and practically show how (potentially) live-saving skills - during a major trauma incident - can be utilized by non-professional rescuers. Through the use of proper tourniquet use, hemostatic dressings and/or...

11 Jul An Uncomfortable conversation with a black man

Posted at 19:06h in Educational, Inspirational by Shawn Ritchey

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Emmanuel Acho is a very articulate, compassionate speaker who's desire is to cultivate, "uncomfortable conversations with a Black man" with the hope that real connection can come between ethnic groups. This is the first of 5 that I have found. Uncomfortable? That depends on...

25 Mar shawn’s safety & wellness tips in coronavirus times, continued…

Posted at 12:50h in Educational, Safety & Wellness by Shawn Ritchey

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Shawn's Safety Tips in Covid-19 times, continued from March 24, 2020 https://shawnritchey.com/shawns-safety-wellness-tips-in-coronavirus-times/ Shawn's Safety Tips in Covid-19 times - continued 5) IF CPR is needed, remember two important considerations: First - Since there is now a growing concern that CPR "could" potential become...

24 Mar Shawn’s safety & wellness tips in coronavirus times

Posted at 14:24h in Educational, Safety & Wellness by Shawn Ritchey

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Shawn's Safety Tips in Covid-19 times When training ca Shawn's Safety Tips in Covid-19 times Remember to breathe...

29 Jul Distraction vs Alcohol

Posted at 12:35h in Educational, Safety & Wellness by Shawn Ritchey

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A brief thought regarding "distracted driving" or simply "messing around" when driving: I liken this mindset to alcohol. Usually the last person in the room to realize how much a person is being impacted by the alcohol is the person who is drinking the alcohol....