Guin Safety

10/16/2026

Protect yourself while helping someone who is bleeding. Treat any contact with blood or body fluids as a potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV.

Before contact, use disposable gloves, a CPR barrier or face shield, and eye protection when splashing is possible. No gloves? Use trauma-kit gloves or a plastic bag as an improvised barrier.

Cover your cuts. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after contact. Know where to find eyewash or another flushing source for splashes to the eyes, nose, or mouth.

If exposed: wash immediately; do not scrub or use bleach. Report it to a supervisor that day, seek prompt medical evaluation (prophylaxis and testing decisions may be time-sensitive) and complete the exposure report.

OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030, calls for a written exposure control plan, accessible PPE, safe sharps handling and disposal, and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up for employees. Workplaces can get help meeting these requirements.

This matters during childcare diapering and nosebleeds, school health-office care, food service, janitorial and maintenance work, and community first-aid response.

Guin Safety offers HSI-backed CPR/AED/First Aid certification with hands-on practice, small classes, and on-site, hybrid, or online delivery. Michael Guin has more than a decade of emergency-services experience, a tactical emergency critical care license, and provides workplace compliance programs and OSHA walkthroughs.

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Professional CPR, first aid, AED, and active shooter awareness training backed by HSI. Serving Rochester, Dover, and the greater Seacoast region of New Hampshire.

10/16/2026

New Hampshire's beautiful lakes region : from Winnipesaukee to Sunapee : sees thousands of boaters, swimmers, and anglers every year. But with recreation comes risk. Drowning remains a leading cause of accidental death, and cold water shock is a real danger in NH's lakes, even in summer. Water temperatures in the spring and fall can hover in the 50s and 60s, triggering involuntary gasping, hyperventilation, and panic within seconds of immersion. The 1-10-1 Rule of cold water survival is worth remembering: 1 minute to control your breathing and get past the cold shock, 10 minutes of meaningful movement before your muscles fail, and approximately 1 hour before hypothermia renders you unconscious. Always wear a life jacket, let someone know your float plan, and keep a first aid kit and emergency whistle on board. Guin Safety offers CPR and first aid training for marina staff, boat clubs, and lakefront property managers across the NH Lakes Region.

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10/15/2026

Most adults know CPR can save a life. Far fewer feel ready to perform it.

That gap usually isn’t about caring. It’s about confidence. People worry about doing CPR “wrong,” or assume you need formal training before using an AED. In reality, you don’t need to be perfect to help. You need to recognize the moment, take action, and keep going while help is on the way.

Hands-on practice turns uncertainty into calm muscle memory. At Guin Safety, our small, personalized classes give you time to practice CPR, AED use, and First Aid in a supportive environment, so the skills feel more natural when they matter most.

Our HSI-backed CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications are available for individuals, families, schools, childcare centers, workplaces, and community groups. Choose the format that works for you: on-site, hybrid, or online.

With more than a decade of emergency-services experience and a tactical emergency critical care license, Michael Guin brings practical insight to every class.

Ready to build confidence? Book a hands-on class for yourself or your team and visit https://guinsafety.com.

Professional CPR, first aid, AED, and active shooter awareness training backed by HSI. Serving Rochester, Dover, and the greater Seacoast region of New Hampshire.

10/15/2026

When a medical emergency strikes, the first person on the scene isn't a doctor or a paramedic : it's often a coworker, a teacher, a parent, or a bystander. That's where the concept of the "Bystander First Responder" comes in. Studies show that in cardiac arrest situations, immediate bystander CPR can double or triple a victim's chance of survival. Yet fewer than 40% of cardiac arrest victims receive bystander CPR before EMS arrives. The gap isn't a lack of willingness : it's a lack of training and confidence. The good news? CPR and First Aid skills are easier to learn than most people think. A 2-hour class can give you the muscle memory and confidence to act when it matters most. At Guin Safety, our HSI-backed certification classes are limited to 12 participants, so you get personalized, hands-on instruction. You don't need to be a medical professional : you just need to be willing to help.

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10/14/2026

A diabetic emergency can happen at school, work, childcare, or in the community. Knowing the difference between low and high blood sugar can help you respond safely and quickly.

LOW BLOOD SUGAR (HYPOGLYCEMIA)
It often develops quickly and may look like intoxication: shaky, sweaty, pale, confused, irritable, hungry, rapid heartbeat, or slurred speech. It can progress to a seizure or unresponsiveness.

If the person is awake and can swallow safely, use the Rule of 15:
Give 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate, such as 4 oz. of juice or regular soda, glucose tablets, or glucose gel. Wait about 15 minutes, recheck, and repeat if still low.

Never give insulin or food/drink by mouth to someone who is unresponsive, having a seizure, or unable to swallow safely. Call 911, place them on their side if possible, and use glucagon only if a trained person has access to the person’s prescribed kit.

HIGH BLOOD SUGAR (HYPERGLYCEMIA)
This usually develops more slowly and may include extreme thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, fruity-smelling breath, nausea, or vomiting. Call 911 for severe symptoms or if the person cannot keep fluids down.

Ask where a coworker, student, or family member keeps their glucose source or glucagon. Review written care plans and medical IDs. October is a good time for teams to refresh preparedness before the holidays.

With more than a decade of emergency-services experience and a tactical emergency critical care license, Michael Guin provides practical, scenario-based instruction through HSI-backed CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications. Guin Safety offers small, personalized classes; on-site, hybrid, or online delivery; workplace compliance programs; and OSHA walkthroughs.

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Professional CPR, first aid, AED, and active shooter awareness training backed by HSI. Serving Rochester, Dover, and the greater Seacoast region of New Hampshire.

10/14/2026

New Hampshire's long, cold winters bring unique safety challenges : from icy sidewalks and car accidents to hypothermia and carbon monoxide poisoning. Did you know that carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning sends more than 50,000 people to emergency rooms across the U.S. every year? In NH, where we rely on furnaces, space heaters, and generators during power outages, the risk spikes dramatically. CO is called the "silent killer" because it's colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Symptoms : headache, dizziness, confusion : can be mistaken for the flu. The best defense is a working CO detector on every level of your home and workplace, combined with knowing the signs of CO poisoning. If you suspect CO exposure, get everyone to fresh air immediately and call 911. Guin Safety provides winter preparedness training for NH businesses, schools, and community groups, including cold weather injury first aid and emergency action planning.

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10/13/2026

When we think about workplace emergencies, we often picture factories or construction sites. But the reality is that medical emergencies happen in offices every day : cardiac arrest, choking during lunch, severe allergic reactions, falls, and strokes. And in an office setting, the average response time for EMS can be 8-12 minutes, well beyond the critical 7-minute window for cardiac arrest survival. Having a trained office emergency response team (ERT) can dramatically improve outcomes. This means designating floor wardens, placing AEDs in central locations, stocking trauma kits in break rooms, and running regular evacuation drills. Guin Safety helps businesses across Rochester, Dover, and the Seacoast region build comprehensive emergency action plans and train office teams in CPR, First Aid, and AED use. We keep class sizes small (max 12 participants) so every employee gets personalized attention and real confidence.

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10/13/2026

October is when many New Hampshire households light the first fire of the season in a wood stove, pellet stove, or fireplace that has sat unused for months. Before that first fire, make the chimney and appliance the priority.

Schedule a professional inspection and sweeping. Creosote (especially glazed, tarry stage-3 buildup) is highly flammable and fuels chimney fires. Have the flue, connections, cap, and stovepipe checked before use, and sweep based on how often you burn, not only once a year.

Burn seasoned, dry wood that has been split, covered, and dried roughly 6–12 months. Never burn green wood, construction scrap, cardboard, wrapping paper, or trash. Use kindling and matches or a lighter, never gasoline, lighter fluid, kerosene, or charcoal starter.

Follow the manufacturer’s clearance and hearth-pad requirements. Keep furniture, rugs, curtains, newspapers, firewood, and decorations away from the stove, hearth, and stovepipe. Use a spark screen with an open fireplace. Keep children and pets back; glass and metal stay hot long after the fire is out. Use a gate or barrier where practical, and verify smoke and CO alarms work.

Warning signs of a chimney fire include a freight-train-like roar, popping or tapping, a shaking stovepipe, glowing-red stove or pipe, dark/oily smoke, or creosote flakes on the roof or ground.

If you suspect a chimney fire: get everyone outside and call 911. If safe, close the stove door and air intakes. Do not reach into the firebox or pour water into a hot stove. Do not use the appliance again until professionally inspected.

Ashes can stay hot for days. Place them in a metal container with a tight lid outside on concrete or bare dirt, well away from the home and combustibles, for several days. Never use paper, cardboard, plastic, a trash can, or a household vacuum for warm ashes.

Guin Safety offers HSI-backed CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications, practical scenario-based instruction, small classes, flexible delivery, workplace compliance programs, OSHA walkthroughs, and Top Kit trauma-kit resources. Owner Michael Guin brings more than a decade of emergency-services experience and a tactical emergency critical care license. Learn more at guinsafety.com.

Have your chimney swept before the first fire, know when to call 911, and share this with a neighbor who heats with wood.

Professional CPR, first aid, AED, and active shooter awareness training backed by HSI. Serving Rochester, Dover, and the greater Seacoast region of New Hampshire.

10/12/2026

When an emergency happens, deciding who to call can feel overwhelming. Use this plain-language guide:

Call 911 for chest pain or pressure, difficulty breathing, stroke signs such as face drooping, arm weakness, or speech trouble, severe bleeding that will not stop, a head injury with confusion or loss of consciousness, a severe allergic reaction, a seizure, suspected overdose, major burns, or anyone who is unresponsive or not breathing normally. Call 911 and start CPR immediately.

Calling 911 helps even when you are unsure. Responders can begin care on the way, alert the hospital before you arrive, and help if you become unable to drive. Dispatchers can also give you instructions before help arrives: stay on the line and do not hang up until they tell you to.

Urgent care or a scheduled visit may be reasonable for minor issues such as small cuts needing stitches, minor sprains, mild illness, or minor burns. Use your judgment, call 911 if symptoms change, and call if you are unsure.

Never drive yourself or someone else who is confused, dizzy, faint, in severe pain, having chest pain, or showing stroke symptoms. Do not move someone with a suspected head, neck, or back injury unless there is immediate danger.

Before you need help, learn where your nearest hospital and urgent care are located.

Michael Guin brings more than a decade of emergency services experience and holds a tactical emergency critical care license. Guin Safety offers HSI-backed CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications in small, personalized classes: with on-site, hybrid, or online options.

Learn more at guinsafety.com.

Professional CPR, first aid, AED, and active shooter awareness training backed by HSI. Serving Rochester, Dover, and the greater Seacoast region of New Hampshire.

10/12/2026

Construction sites are among the most hazardous workplaces in New Hampshire. From falls and electrical shocks to heavy equipment accidents and structural collapses, the risk of serious injury is ever-present. When seconds matter, having trained responders on-site can mean the difference between life and death. OSHA requires that employers provide medical personnel and first aid supplies "reasonably accessible" : but compliance goes beyond a stocked first aid kit. The real question is: are your crew members trained to use it? Bleeding control, CPR, and fracture stabilization are critical skills for any construction foreman or site supervisor. Guin Safety provides on-site training tailored to the construction industry, including trauma kit placement, bleeding control, and CPR/AED certification. We'll help you meet OSHA requirements while building a culture of readiness on every job site.

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