Basic Wilderness Survival Guide

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Basic Wilderness Survival Guide Clothing Clothing provides warmth and offers protection from environmental elements. Hats offer protection from the sun, rain and provide warmth in the cold. Layers of light, natural fibers are highly recommended as they offer adjustable warmth. A waterproof outer layer of clothing, such as a windbreaker coat are necessary for any environment as consistently surprises. Equipment Endless amounts of equipment can be carried along to promote survival in any situation. Items recommended to carry in your pockets include: Map and/or compass Waterproof Matches Pocket knife Food Rations Flashlight Sunscreen* Insect repellant* Small First Aid Kit *Packing …

Reccomendations for Staying Safe at the Cottage

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Reccomendations for Staying Safe at the Cottage There’s no better season than cottage season. With summer approaching quickly it’s important to be sure you’re ready for your first weekend of relaxation. First Aid Canada is here to provide you with the products to keep safe over the summer season in the comfort of your cottage. Below are the minumum, mandatory items each cottage kit should contain: The Basics (necessary items): Fabric Bandages Sterile Towelettes Antiseptic First Aid Ointment Gauze Pads Safety Pins Splinter-Out Tape Water-Jel Cool Jel (for burns) CPR Face Shield Croc Bloc Sunscreen Croc Bloc Insect Repellant AfterBite …

How to Make Your Restaurant a Safer Place

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Are you in the service industry? Well then this blog is sure to come in handy. Here are some of our greatest tips on how to keep your work environment a safe one: Blue Detectable Bandages  Have you ever been served a dish with something unpleasant and unexpected in it, for example, a hair? It completely ruins your meal and sometimes even your entire appetite. Could you imagine finding a bandage in your dish? Horrible thought, isn’t it? First Aid Canada proudly supplies restaurants with blue detectable bandages. These bandages are bright blue in colour and come in a variety …

Tips for Staying Safe on the Road During Winter

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With the extreme weather conditions that winter can bring, such as rain, sleet, snow and ice, vehicle safety has received a lot of recent attention in the news. The importance of vehicle distress kits in the case of an emergency has also been highlighted. Here are some things to watch out for on the road and tips to remain safe while winter is still 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 …