Hypothermia & Frostbite: Recognizing Symptoms and Treatment

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Hypothermia & Frostbite: Recognizing Symptoms and Treatment Winter in Canada is a special season. We pride ourselves on our snowy, long and ‘Canadian’ winter season. There are some reasons to be bitter (excuse the pun), but others reasons to rejoice. Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and tobogganing are some of the most fun you can have in a winter wonderland. But without protection from the cold temperatures in the form of a winter coat, hat, gloves and boots, our bodies would not function properly, and could be permanently damaged after extended exposure to the elements. Here we discuss some common, and …

How to Handle Burns Over The Holidays

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How to Handle Burns Over The Holidays Burns can occur more frequently over the holidays due to hazards such as Christmas lights, candles and holiday cooking. To prevent hospital visits it’s important to be prepared in the home to treat yourself if any burn-related accidents occur. First Aid Canada offers a few different options in regards to burn treatment: via GIPHY Water-Jel Cool Jel Water-Jel Cool Jel is a gel formulation that works quickly in emergency situations by cooling and soothing the inflicted area. The non-toxic and non-irritating gel formula also provides a protective barrier against bacteria to ensure protection against …

Holiday Home Safety Checklist

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Holiday Home Safety Checklist With the winter season just around the corner it is important to think ahead and be prepared for what the cold weather entails…  In addition to Winter Road Safety, the First Aid Canada team feels in is important to address safety within the home. While family and friends frequent the house more during the holidays it is important to be prepared with an adequate first aid kit and possibly an automated external defibrillator. Whether it be Dad burning himself trying to help Mom out on the stove or stubbing a toe playing house hockey with cousins an …

How to Stay Safe on The Road During Winter

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How to Stay Safe on The Road During Winter With the extreme weather conditions that winter can bring, such as rain, sleet, snow and ice, vehicle safety is extremely important. Vehicle distress kits in the case of an emergency are also crucial. Here are some things to watch out for on the road this Winter and tips to remain safe while the season is in full effect: Black Ice Black ice is a transparent coating of ice, found on the road or other paved surface, and drivers typically can’t see it, until you’re right on top of it. If there is …

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 …