How to Treat the 4 Most Common Sports Injuries

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How to Treat the 4 Most Common Sports Injuries  With the warmer weather starting to come around everyone is gearing up to play outdoors. While making the most of the sunshine it is important to be aware of sports injuries and how to treat them if they occur. The First Aid Canada team has put together recommendations for frequent injuries occurring in a sports setting: Sprained Ankle Spraining an ankle is a very popular injury occurring among athletes. It occurs when one of the ligaments (the tough bands of tissue that hold your bones together) twists, stretches too much or …

What to Look for on the Golf Course this Spring

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  With Spring in full bloom the golfers have started to head out to the courses to break personal records, for friendly competition with friends or maybe even a hole-in-one! If you are a frequent golfer it is important to be familiar with the signs and symptoms of heart attacks. It is not uncommon for cardiac arrest to occur on the golf course as the attacks themselves sneak upon you suddenly. Heart attacks can also happen at any age. For more information on warning signs and symptoms check out our blog on The Difference in Heart Attacks for Men and …

How to Keep Your Establishment Safe in the Hospitality Industry

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How to Keep Your Establishment Safe in the Hospitality Industry Going out to eat is a huge part of Canadian culture. With amazing restaurants of all types to choose from it’s hard to refrain from treating ourselves to the experience of dining out. Many of us are also employed by the hospitality industry meaning we see all of the work that goes on behind the scenes: food preparation, cooking, serving, etc. It requires a very dedicated and patient work ethic to be involved in the processes of hospitality. What is most important about working behind the scenes in the hospitality …

Low Rise Buildings Increase Your Chance of Survival

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Low Rises Increase Your Chance of Survival Although a view from the top can be quite beautiful there are also risks that come along with working or living in high-rise buildings. One of these risk factors is access to defibrillators as the higher you are the lower your chances of survival. A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Journal Association proves this with Canadian facts: For those who call 911 from a high-rise, the odds of survival from cardiac arrest depend on what floor the patient lives. That’s the main conclusion of an intriguing study by a paramedic and doctors with Rescu, …

29 Facts for #HeartMonth 2016

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29 Heart Facts for #HeartMonth 2016 As Heart Month 2016 comes to an end we thought it would be a great time to recap by sharing all 29 of this year’s facts that we have been releasing daily on social media. We have been sharing a Fact of The Day every day on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ to promote #HeartMonth and spread awareness for heart disease. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to connect with us: Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn Here are our 29 #HeartMonth Facts: 1. The hardest-working muscle in your body is your heart. 2. The heart pumps …

Automated External Defibrillators for the Home

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  Automated External Defibrillators for the Home As we near the end of #HeartMonth we would like to bring it to your attention how important it is to consider an Automated External Defibrillator in the home. As mentioned in our previous blogs this month, Sudden Cardiac Arrest or Heart Attack is a frightening reality and is in increased risk for those facing Heart Disease. SCA and Heart Attack can occur at any age, at any time. Many people with an increased risk of these traumatizing accidents consider an AED for the home. First Aid Canada is pleased to carry the …

Heart Disease Prevention Tips

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Heart Disease Prevention Tips As we are well into Heart Month 2016 – If you haven’t been following on via social media we have been posting a very interested “Fact of The Day” every day to celebrate #HeartMonth. Twitter Facebook Google+  In this week’s blog we’ve decided to share a few heart disease prevention tips to encourage you and your loved ones to make healthier choices every day to benefit your overall health and well-being. Take Responsibility for Your Health The first step to becoming healthier and reducing your risks of heart disease is to take full responsibility for your …

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 …

February is Heart Month!

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  What is Heart Month? Heart month happens every February! Heart Month is meant to spread awareness of heart disease and stroke to promote prevention, and at the same time raise money for research on the best treatments when people do get it.  Who is behind Heart Month? For over 60 years the Heart and Stroke Foundation has organized Heart Month. It is has become one of the largest fundraising campaigns in Canada in the battle against these two preventable killers. Since its inception, tens of thousands of individuals and both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations take part including, various charities, health organizations …

Safety on the Ice: Fishing & Skating

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Safety on the Ice: Fishing & Skating Canadians look forward to the winter for the great outdoor activities such as ice fishing and skating or playing hockey on frozen ponds. These activities are great amounts of fun however can be extremely dangerous. There are many precautions to take before stepping onto a frozen pond and here are some of the things you should know: Create a Plan It is important to create a plan of where and when you are going to participate in ice activities. It is also just as important that you share your plans with another person …

Do you own a Vehicle Distress Kit?

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Do you own a Vehicle Distress Kit? While the weather outside is frightening and January’s heating bill most likely has an extra digit before the decimal, that after-work, spiked hot chocolate is all the more comforting. This is why we’ve taken it upon ourselves to create a last minute winter safety kit for your vehicle, leaving you with a list to check off while you add some extra marshmallows. Because the weather’s predictability doesn’t have a formulated equation, having a safety kit prepared within the vehicle for possible emergencies is always a trending idea. First Aid Canada is pleased to …

First Aid Kit Recommendations for Winter Sports

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First Aid Kit Reccomendations for Winter Sports With the winter in full force across Canada it is important to know how to stay safe when you’re having fun this season! Mountain Sports: Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling When heading up the mountain whether it be for a day trip or a leisurely stay it is important to bring a long safety supplies to prepare yourself for an emergency. First Aid Canada recommends smaller kits, which can be carried on person such as our Adventure Kit or Belt Pack Kit. These kits are designed to treat minor injuries occurring in an outdoor setting. …