How to Stay Safe on Halloween Night

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How to Stay Safe on Halloween Night Trick-or-Treat! Halloween is just around the corner so the First Aid Canada Team is here to provide you with some safety tips to enjoy your night to the fullest, as well as safest: Tips for Children Trick or treat with you parents and/or groups of people If you are heading out without your parents be sure to give enough time to return home by curfew Wear reflective clothing or that which is vibrant colours Avoid wearing masks, opt for face paints instead Wait to cross the street at lights and cross walks and …

Home Improvement Safety Tips for DIY Projects

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Home Improvement Safety Tips for DIY Projects Many people decide that they want to do home renovations without hiring a professional. Homeowners often choose to take this route to save money, although it might also just be an entertaining hobby for them that also makes the home more enjoyable. With attention to these important safety tips, people can avoid getting hurt as they work on do-it-yourself projects. Study in Advance DIY work could be an effective way to cut costs, as long as homeowners know exactly how to do it properly. Home improvement projects range from something as simple as …

Ice Hockey Safety Checklist

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Ice Hockey Safety Checklist With the hockey season beginning it’s time to get prepared! It is important to gel as a team and work together whether it be with skills or in the case of an emergency. Responsibilities every team has to maintain: Accurate medical information files on all players A player injury log even for small injuries A regulation first aid kit Additional responsibilities of a team: Bring the First Aid Kit to all team activities, ex. Off-ice training and away games Implement an effective Emergency Action Plan with your team and practice it regularly to ensure all involved …

AEDS in Schools: What You Need to Know

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AEDS in Schools: What You Need to Know In our previous blog Back to School Safety 2017 we touched on the importance of adequate first aid supplies within sporting facilities, which included Automated External Defibrillators. Because having an AED onsite can mean the difference between life and death we felt it was important to go into detail of the value of having a defibrillator onsite within schools. Age Isn’t a Factor There is a common misconception when it comes to cardiac arrest, often people believe it can only occur in aging or unhealthy adults, when quite commonly children can suffer from …

Back to School Safety 2017

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Back to School Safety 2017 It’s that time of year again! Back to school can be both one of the busiest and exciting times of the year. With all of the new impressions in the forms of people and the seasons beginning to change it is important to never forget both preparedness and safety. The First Aid Canada Team has put together a few simple safety tips this Fall to keep you and your loved ones prepared! Look Both Ways If you or your loved ones are walking to school or work this year it is important to not disregard …

Solar Eclipse Safety – August 21, 2017

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Solar Eclipse Safety – August 21, 2017 Did you know on August 21st there will be a solar eclipse? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see something very special. Be sure you do not miss it! For more information on timing and phases of the solar eclipse, click here. Did you also know that the solar eclipse can harm your eyes? For more information on how to stay safe during an eclipse, click here for information from NASA. It is best to be prepared with special glasses to ensure your eyes are well protected and you have …

Are you Prepared for your next Road Trip?

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Are you Prepared for your next RoadTrip? The Summer brings beautiful weather and vacations! Whether you’ve planned a roadtrip up to cottage country or one across the country this checklist will come in handy: Route Check Before heading out on your adventure be sure to check the road conditions ahead, such as those affected by weather or accidents. There are apps such as Waze, which can come in very handy, even on a shorter commute to work. Waze is a GPS app which will alert you of smaller road conditions such as potholes, but also larger issues such as traffic jams …

Summer Heat and Sun Safety

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Songs to Save Lives Did you know one of your all-time favourite songs could help you save a life one day? Or even save your life one day? Cardiac arrest can happen at any time, any age or any place, which is why it is important to be as prepared as possible. If there is no defibrillator or emergency personnel around, call 9-1-1 and begin CPR. CPR could potentially save lives as taking immediate life-saving action can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival. If you wish to learn more about CPR you can check out any of our …

Songs to Save Lives

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Songs to Save Lives Did you know one of your all-time favourite songs could help you save a life one day? Or even save your life one day? Cardiac arrest can happen at any time, any age or any place, which is why it is important to be as prepared as possible. If there is no defibrillator or emergency personnel around, call 9-1-1 and begin CPR. CPR could potentially save lives as taking immediate life-saving action can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival. If you wish to learn more about CPR you can check out any of our …

Inspecting Your First Aid Kits: What to Look For

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Inspecting Your First Aid Kits: What to Look For Time flies, we know this that is why it is important to inspect your first aid kits every three months. Upon ordering your first kit from us you will automatically receive inspection reminders and when you do here are a few specific things you should look for: 1. Ensure all items required based on your provincial regulations are accounted for. 2. Expiry dates of items including AED pads and batteries. 3. Kits/Items are organized and are in good working condition. 4. Record date of inspection. There are particular items such as fabric bandages which are often used up more quickly than others. If your home …

Tips on Preparing Your Cottage for Summer

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Tips on Preparing Your Cottage for Summer Summer is just around the corner and at First Aid Canada we want you to be fully prepared to make the most of it. Cottages are a great way to escape the bustle of the city and spend tranquil time amongst nature. Because being in a cottage can leave you quite secluded and far from resources such as doctors or paramedics it is important to prepare yourself for emergencies to avoid pain, trauma and hospital visits. In addition to our fully stocked Cottage Kit, which comes in both Standard and Deluxe sizes, there are a few …

Safety Tips for Canadian Summer Camps

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Safety Tips for Canadian Summer Camps Summer is almost here and we know that means your little ones are looking forward to attending Summer Camp or you, yourself have the joy of working or volunteering at one! Did you know First Aid Canada is a Preferred Vendor of the Ontario Camps Association? Canada is a beautiful country to explore and discover which is why we want to minimize any possibilities of leaving the great outdoors to see a doctor or head to the hospital. By being fully prepared and stocked with first aid supplies injuries can be minimized, and hospital …