A Guide for AED Users: Responsible Disposal of AED Accessories

Deborah FarlowBlog, Safety

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are crucial life-saving devices, but as responsible users, it’s essential to understand the proper disposal methods for expired AED pads, batteries, and units. In this guide, we’ll explore the eco-friendly and safe ways to dispose of these components, ensuring both environmental sustainability and public safety. Expired AED Pads: Electronic Waste Recycling AED pads, equipped with electrodes and electronic components, should be treated as electronic waste. To dispose of expired AED pads responsibly: Take them to an accredited electronics recycling facility. Participate in electronic waste recycling programs available in your community. If AED pads have been contaminated …

Winter and Your Heart: Navigating Cardiovascular Risks

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Winter brings more than just frosty temperatures; it may also impact our cardiovascular health. Let’s explore the connection between cold weather and heart concerns, along with practical steps to safeguard your well-being. The Cold Snap and Cardiovascular Risk: Studies suggest that exposure to cold weather can strain the cardiovascular system, potentially leading to increased blood pressure, blood clot formation, and a higher heart rate. Protecting Your Heart in Winter 1. Bundle Up: Dress warmly to reduce the body’s stress response. Layer clothing and cover extremities to maintain body heat. 2. Stay Active: Opt for indoor exercises to counteract the sedentary …

How to Make Your Workplace a Safer Place

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How to Make Your Workplace a Safer Place Office safety is crucial in any workplace. If you haven’t had the opportunity to read up on the Provincial Safety Requirements for your province on our blog you should definitely do so by clicking here or finding your province below: British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Quebec Newfoundland & Labrador Nova Scotia  New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Along with an adequate first aid kit is important to have an Automated External Defibrillator onsite in the office. Cardiac arrest can occur at any age and it has even been recorded that the most …

How to Make Your Restaurant a Safer Place

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Are you in the service industry? Well then this blog is sure to come in handy. Here are some of our greatest tips on how to keep your work environment a safe one: Blue Detectable Bandages  Have you ever been served a dish with something unpleasant and unexpected in it, for example, a hair? It completely ruins your meal and sometimes even your entire appetite. Could you imagine finding a bandage in your dish? Horrible thought, isn’t it? First Aid Canada proudly supplies restaurants with blue detectable bandages. These bandages are bright blue in colour and come in a variety …