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 …

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 …

5 Reasons Why a Vehicle Emergency Kit is a Good Idea

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5 Reasons Why a Vehicle Emergency Kit is a Good Idea Vehicle Emergency Kits can come in handy for multiple reasons in different scenarios. Although we truly hope you never have to open your Vehicle Emergency Kit, here are some situations in which it can truly help: Unpredictable Road Conditions One of the main reasons why one should obtain a vehicle emergency kit is because weather and road conditions are often unpredictable. Whether it be rain, snow, hail, wildlife, etc. there are multiple items within the First Aid Canada Vehicle Distress Kit(s) which can aid you and your passengers in …

20 Safety Tips for the Holiday Season

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20 Safety Tips for the Holiday Season Because the holiday season can be quite busy the First Aid Canada team thought it would be a great idea to give you a quick list of 20 safety tips to keep in mind this holiday season: Keep decorations away from fire hazards such as heaters and wood stoves. Decorate your tree with children and pets in mind – keep smaller, breakable items at the top of the tree. Remember to turn off lights when leaving the home. Have a fully stocked First Aid Kit in the home. Consider an AED for the …

Is Your Home Prepared for the Holidays?

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Is Your Home Prepared for The Holidays?   With the holidays in full swing it is important to have your home prepared for the volume of friends and family who will be stopping by and joining in the festivities. Being prepared is not just about having appetizers and Christmas cookies ready to be offered, it is about preparing for unexpected moments or even emergencies. Here are some recommend items to have in the home this holiday season:   Fully Equipped First Aid Kit   Whether it be a paper cut from wrapping a gift or a larger gash due to …