Tips for Babysitting First Aid

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Tips for Babysitting First Aid Being a responsible caretaker means being prepared. Feeling confident in your problem solving and first aid skills can allow you to relax and focus on the children you are caring for. Here are a few simple tips to keep in mind while child-minding: Stay Focused It is important to keep your eyes on the children at all times while they are awake. There can be an assortment of hazards both indoors and outdoors with appliances, plants, animals, etc. If you are asked to complete an additional task by the parents while you are minding the …

Prince Edward Island Workplace First Aid Requirements

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Prince Edward Island First Aid Requirements The first aid requirements for businesses in Prince Edward Island are based on the number of employees working on a given shift. For the most current regulations, refer to Section 9.11 (pg. 16 of 116) of thePEI Occupational Health and Safety Act: General Regulations. 1 Employee Prince Edward Island #1 Kit  2-19 Employees Prince Edward Island #2 Kit  20+ Employees *low hazard workplace Prince Edward Island #3 Kit  20-99 Employees *workplaces other than low hazard Prince Edward Island #3 Kit  100+ Employees * workplaces other than “low hazard” First Aid Room Vehicles & Boats If …

How to Prevent the Flu

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  How to Prevent the Flu For the majority catching a flu is a complete nuisance – interrupting your life and leaving you feeling crumby for a couple of weeks, but for some a flu can mean much more. People with certain health conditions such as asthma, heart disease, diabetes or a weakened immune system can be hit a lot harder by flu season and in some serious cases this can be life-threatening. Get Vaccinated The “Flu Shot” is recommended by experts as it is the single best way to avoid the flu. The vaccine works by injecting a weakened …

What Every Hockey Team Needs

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 What Every Hockey Team Needs 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 …

Nova Scotia Workplace First Aid Requirements

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Nova Scotia Workplace First Aid Requirements The first aid requirements for workplaces in Nova Scotia are based on the number of employees working on a given shift. For more information, please refer to the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety First Aid Regulations. 1 Employee: 1x Nova Scotia No. 1 Kit 2-20 Employees: 1x Nova Scotia No. 2 Kit 21-49 Employees: 1x Nova Scotia No. 3 Kit 50-99 Employees: 1x Nova Scotia No.3 Kit or Nova Scotia No. 3 Kit Deluxe Additional bandages, antiseptics and dressings proportionate to the number of workers 100+ Employees First Aid Room The first aid supplies and …

The Importance of AEDs in Schools

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The Importance of AEDs in Schools It’s back to school again and the First Aid Canada Team wants to ensure nationwide safety in our schools and that means becoming educated on the importance of Automated External Defibrillators. AEDs are now becoming more and more prevalent in public settings, especially schools. Every year, over 40,000 Canadians suffer sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) – that’s one incident every 12 minutes. School-aged children are not immune to cardiac arrest, an estimated 5,000-7,000 children die from SCA each year. Often these unfortunate incidences occur on school grounds or playing fields, as contact sport injuries can …

New Brunswick First Aid Requirements

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New Brunswick First Aid Requirements The first aid requirements for businesses in New Brunswick are based on the number of employees working on a given shift as well as the worksite type. For the most current regulations, refer to Schedule A (pg. 10 of 24) & Schedule C (pg. 23 of 24) of the  New Brunswick Occupational Health and Safety Act. No High Hazard Work: 1 Employee = 1 New Brunswick Personal First Aid Kit 2-19 Employees = 1 New Brunswisk Basic First Aid Kit 20-49 Employees = 1 New Brunswisk Basic First Aid Kit 50-99 Employees = 1 New Brunswisk Basic First …

The Toronto Search & Rescue T-SAR 2 Christening Ceremony

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The Toronto Search & Rescue T-SAR 2 Christening Ceremony On August 22nd First Aid Canada supported the Volunteer section of the Toronto Search and Rescue Team by sponsoring and attending the T-SAR 2 Christening Ceremony which took place at the Cathedral Bluffs Yacht Club. The T-SAR 2 Christening Ceremony celebrated the final completion of the vessel and the Toronto Search and Rescue Volunteer Team as a whole. It was a four year process to allocate volunteers, acquire all of the necessary supplies, equiptment and organize the launch party (which was a huge success)! As a company, First Aid Canada sponsored a …

Newfoundland & Labrador First Aid Requirements

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Newfoundland & Labrador First Aid Requirements The first aid requirements for businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador are based on the number of employees working on a given shift as well as the type of industry. For the most current regulations, refer to the  Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety First Aid Regulations. For a brief summary of the required kits please see below: 1 Employee: 1 Newfoundland & Labrador #1 Kit 1-14 Employees: 1 Newfoundland & Labrador #2 Kit (or higher if required by an officer) 15-199 Employees: 1 Newfoundland & Labrador #3 Kit (or higher if required by an …

Are you Prepared for an Emergency on the Road?

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Are you Prepared for an Emergency on the Road? Did you know 90% of people spend 87 minutes per day driving? And that the average is approximately 100 minutes per day for those commuting? How long do you personally spend in your car? Would you be prepared on the road in the case of an emergency? Throughout summer you may have noticed yourself making longer trips on the road, whether it be to the cottage, camping or a family road trip. Often in these times hospitals and medical facilities can be distant or even unknown in proximity. Life is precious …

Quebec Workplace First Aid Requirements

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Quebec Workplace First Aid Requirements For businesses in Quebec, the Workers Compensation Act requires ‘an adequate number of first aid kits.’ For the most current regulations, refer to Section 4 and 5 of Division II of the Quebec Worker’s Compensation Act. A summary of the basic first aid needs for those working in different risk workplaces of Quebec is listed below: Workplace: Any Except Construction & Forestry: 1-50 Employees = 1 First Aid Kit 51-150 Employees = 2 First Aid Kits 151+ Employees = 2 First Aid Kits, plus 1 First Aid Kit for every increment of 100 Construction Site: 10-50 …

Our Review of The Survival Expo 2015

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Our Review of the Survival Expo 2015 The Survival Expo 2015 took place on August 8th and 9th at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The expo was filled with survivalists of all types and exhibitors supplying all types of needs from essential oils to machetes. Hundreds of people filled the venue in search of products and ideas to up their survival game and to attend various wilderness and survival seminars. Off Grid Living, Edible Wild Food and Urban Beekeeping were amongst the list of seminars to attend at this year’s show. @thesurvivalexpo proves to be a success …