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 Ten Health Tips

High blood pressure can affect an individual's health in the many ways and can contribute significantly to increased risk of heart problems. High blood pressure is defined as having a systolic (top number) blood pressure of over 140 and a diastolic (bottom number) blood pressure of over 90. Having a high blood pressure puts your body at risk for heart attack, heart disease, and stroke.

In many cases, blood pressure can be naturally lowered without the use of medications. The Mayo Clinic has offered 10 suggestions to control blood pressure through simple changes to your lifestyle.

Lose extra weight, especially around the middle. Extra weight can lead to increased blood pressure. Weight around your midsection, specifically, puts you at a higher risk (women with measurements above 35 and men with measurements above 40 are at high risk).

Get active. Recommended daily exercise for most adults is 30-60 minutes minimum. Getting regular exercise can reduce your blood pressure by 4-9 mmHg in as little as 3 weeks!

Eat healthfully . Eating more whole grains, fruits, and low-fat dairy and cutting down on saturated fat and cholesterol can work to lower HBP by as much as 14 mmHg.

Cut salt. Decreasing sodium by even a little can reduce blood pressure by up to 8 mmHg. Aim for less than 1,500 mg of sodium daily if you have high blood pressure.

Limit alcohol intake. While limited alcohol consumption can actually lower blood pressure in some cases, overconsumption (more than 1 drink/day for women and more than 2 for men) can raise blood pressure.

Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke. Nicotine can raise blood pressure by as much as 10 mmHg for one hour after smoking, meaning constant smoking will lead to constant high blood pressure.

Limit caffeine. Doctors recommend limiting coffee intake to two cups per day, even though caffeine's role in HBP is still being debated.

Relax. High stress levels can temporarily increase blood pressure. Try to find new ways of reducing stress and coping with your stress in a healthier way.

Remain vigilant. Monitor your levels and see your doctor regularly to check in.

 Maintain connections. Get support from your family and friends and ask them to help you remain committed to taking steps to improving your health.

Tips/Target Safety Online Training

Online Training Program

Antelope Valley Union High School District is committed to providing every employee the necessary information and training to avoid injuries and to deal with HR related issues in the workplace.  Our goal is to provide training programs that will help each employee stay healthy, work effectively, understand our company policies and result in a positive training experience for each employee.  With this in mind, management has decided to adopt the PreventionLink™ Internet-based training and compliance program, which will be run by TargetSafety. Please follow these simple instructions to access your training. 

How do you get started taking courses? 

Go to: www.preventionlink.com/avuhsd.


Instructions: Existing staff do NOT need to register. Go to the login box at the website above. Your username is your first initial & lastname (jdoe) and your temporary password is password.  After you login, you will be asked to answer a security questions so that you may recover your account in the future.  You should update the temporary password to a permanent password that you prefer best.  Once this has been updated, click "Save".   Some usernames may be different from the suggested format above due to hyphenated name, multiple names, same names, etc. (IE same initial and last names bridget jones, ben jones, bob jones).   Please email cjarrett@avhsd.org for further assistance or call the toll free number at 800-840-8048. 

New employees will need to register. Please feel free to contact PreventionLink Support at 800-840-8048 for assistance completing your login, launching your training courses or answering any questions you may have concerning the PreventionLink program.   You may also contact Chris Jarrett in the AVUHSD Personnel Services Department by sending email to cjarrett@avhsd.org to obtain your user name or Employee ID # (it is not your social security number).  

Thank you for your participation in this important program!   


Personal Safety Tips

AVUHSD is committed to providing a safe and secure school environment for employees and students.  In light of recent events across the country, please take a moment to consider your OWN security.  Some helpful tips are provided below for your general information relating to personal security. There are many informational sites available on the internet than may help you and your family.  For example,  UC San Diego has  great tips including security in and around your home, while driving, while on the telephone, in an elevator and more.

Information courtesy of University of California, San Diego:

►Apartment or home: Install and use locks on your doors and windows. Keep doors locked day or night whether you are home or not. Know who is at the door before opening it. Insist on seeing an ID from anyone you do not know. If someone comes to your door and asks to use your telephone to call for help, offer instead to make the call.  Door-to-door solicitation should be avoided.  You should never open your door to it at any time.  At home, or when out, give your home a "someone is home" look. Put radio and lights on a timer. Maintain good lighting around entrances. Leave spare keys with a friend, not in accessible places. Keep emergency numbers near the telephone.

►Driving a car Have your keys in your hand as you approach your car. Lock your doors when driving and after parking. Check the backseat and floor before entering your car. Keep your valuables out of sight, under the seat, or in the glove compartment or trunk. Park in well-lighted areas. If you have car trouble, signal for help by raising the hood or tying a handkerchief to the door handle.  Remain in your car with doors locked until identifiable help arrives. Should another motorist offer to help, roll down the window slightly and ask them to call the police or an auto club. Keep an emergency kit containing a flashlight, flares, telephone change, distress signs, and other essentials in your car. To protect your car, use a lock bar that prohibits the use of the steering wheel. Consider also the installation of an alarm system, ignition by-pass, or fuel shut-off switch in your car.

►On the telephone Be wary of telephone surveys. If you receive a threatening or obscene telephone call, hang up. Contact the Police Department and make a report. Answering machines are useful in screening calls. Your outgoing message should not say that you are away from home. 

►Self defense If someone tries to snatch your purse, let it go. Most injuries from robberies occur when people resist during purse snatches. If you are attacked, whether you resist and how you resist will depend on your personal resources and your personal values. Give some thought right now to what you would do in various situations that could arise. The more you have thought ahead, the more likely you will be to act in the way you have planned. In considering your reactions to different situations, keep these three basic rules in mind:

Trust your instincts.  Don't be afraid to be impolite or make a scene; this is especially important if someone you know threatens or attacks you. Try to remain calm and use your good judgment!  See the website for more. 

Fruit and Veg

For more options to get fresh fruit and vegetables, the City of Lancaster offers a "farmer's market" every Thursday from 3 to 8 PM on Lancaster Blvd at Date Street. Check out more at City of Lancaster !  

Training Courses

*Sexual Harassment and Workplace Diversity are required to be completed by 10/1/10. Administrators must do the administrator level training by 9/10/10. More modules are listed in the "self assign" folder that are strictly voluntary and provided as a helpful resource. You may also launch the required courses from the folder. 

You are welcome to print certificates to keep for your own records. You do NOT need to send any certificates as the Personnel Department will get a roster style listing of completed courses.  More courses are available under the Self Assign tab, Including:

Aerosol Transmissible Diseases
Asbestos Awareness
Avoiding Slips, Trips, and Falls (EDU)
Back Injury Prevention
Bloodborne Pathogens Safety (EDU)
Breaking Up Student Fights (EDU)
Building Evacuation and Emergencies
Computer Security Awareness (EDU)
Customer Service
Defensive Driving Strategies (EDU)
Diet & Nutrition
Disaster Preparedness
Distracted Driving (EDU)
Driver Safety Orientation (EDU)
Driving Accidents & Emergencies (EDU)
Drug-Free Workplace
Electrical Safety (EDU)
EMS Infectious Disease Control
Ethics in the Workplace (EDU)
Eye Safety
Fall Protection
Fire Extinguisher Safety (EDU)
Fire Prevention Safety (EDU)
Fleet Program Impaired Driving
Food Safety, Foodborne Illness & Kitchen Sanitation (EDU)
Food Service General Safety (EDU)
Food Services Proper Lifting (EDU)
Forklift Safety
General Construction Safety
General First Aid Part 1 - informational (non certified)
General First Aid Part 2 - informational (non certified)
General Office Ergonomics (EDU)
Hazmat Spill Prevention & Control (EDU)
Health & Wellness
Hearing Conservation (EDU)
Industrial Ergonomics
Laboratory Safety
Ladder & Scaffolding Safety
Laser Safety
Lead Awareness (EDU)
Lock-Out / Tag-Out
Machine Guarding
Office Safety
Passenger Van Safety (EDU)
Personal Protective Equipment (EDU)
Playground Safety (EDU)
Playground Supervision (EDU)
Preventing Discrimination in the Workplace
Proper Lifting (EDU)
Proper Lifting Library Operations (EDU)
Radiation Safety
Reporting Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Children (EDU)
Respiratory Protection (EDU)
School Bullying (EDU)
School Bus Behavior and Discipline (EDU)
School Bus Behavior and Discipline (EDU)
School Meal Compliance (EDU)
School Violence and Weapons (EDU)
Sexual Harassment Awareness (EDU)
Slips, Trips, & Falls Prevention
Student Concussions (EDU)
Working in Extreme Temperatures (EDU)
Workplace Diversity (EDU)
Workplace Violence (EDU)