Safety Tips for Outdoor Adventures

Deborah FarlowBlog, Safety

Are you gearing up for your next outdoor adventure? Whether you’re planning a serene hike through the mountains or a thrilling camping trip under the stars, ensuring your safety should be a top priority. From unexpected weather changes to encountering wildlife, outdoor excursions can present various challenges. But with the right preparation and equipment, you can minimize risks and maximize enjoyment. In this guide, we’ll explore essential safety tips, must-have supplies, and precautions for your outdoor adventures. 1. Plan and Prepare: Before embarking on any outdoor excursion, take the time to research your destination thoroughly. Familiarize yourself with the terrain, …

Ensuring Workplace Safety: First Aid Kit and Equipment Inspections

Deborah FarlowBlog

In the hustle and bustle of the workplace, the health and safety of your team are paramount. One crucial aspect that often gets overlooked is the regular inspection of first aid kits, supplies, rescue equipment, and defibrillators (AEDs). This blog post serves as a timely reminder for employers and safety officers to prioritize these inspections, ensuring that your team is well-equipped to handle any unforeseen medical emergencies. Why Regular Inspections Matter Regular inspections of first aid kits, supplies, and life-saving equipment are not just a regulatory requirement but a proactive measure to create a safe and secure working environment. Here …

Better Public Access to a Defibrillator in Ontario Can Save Lives

Sky MattixBlog, First Aid

Maybe you’re trained in first aid in CPR and know what to do in an emergency. Perhaps you have a general understanding but have not been formally trained. Either way, having access to an easy to use a defibrillator in Ontario can save lives—no matter what your medical background entails. It’s all about location Knowing what to do and having easy to understand instructions on a defibrillator (AED) are essential for saving lives. However, what if there are not enough defibrillators in easily accessible areas? Thankfully, there are various organizations which have been advocating for more defibrillators to be placed …

Camping Preparedness

Sky MattixBlog, First Aid

Camping Preparedness Camping season is upon us! With the weather warming up all over Canada that means it’s time for one of our favourite outdoor activities. First Aid Canada is pleased to offer a variety of camping first aid kits to ensure yourself, your family and your friends are prepared for adventures in the great outdoors. Here’s what we hav to offer: Hikers’ Kit – Deluxe The First Aid Canada Hikers’ Kit Deluxe is ideal for extended hiking excursions, making it also a choice for campers who partake in less vigorous camping trips. This kit contains additional recommended first aid …

How to be Prepared for Back-to-School Sports

Sky MattixBlog, Sports Safety

How to be Prepared for Back-to-School Sports With September here back-to-school means back to organized school sports! We thought it would be a great time to give our recommendations for being prepared in active indoor and outdoor environments. First Aid Kits Having an adequate and fully stocked First Aid Kit is a must. It is always important to be prepared for a variety of injuries. First Aid Canada is pleased to offer a variety of athletic and sports kits to best suit your needs and specific sporting environment. These kits contain the supplies needed to tend to various injuries such …

Finding the Right Camping Kit for You

Sky MattixBlog, First Aid

Finding the Right Camping Kit for You  Are you taking advantages of the beautiful, Canadian summer? If the answer is yes ask yourself if you are prepared. Camping is one of Canadian’s favourite activities during the summer months, but they can also yield unexpected and traumatic incidences, thus it is important to be prepared for when these accidents may occur. Luckily, First Aid Canada has multiple first aid kits for hiking and cottages, etc. as well as products to treat burns and heal wounds, such as WoundSeal. There are a few kits that are popular among Canadian campers so we …

How to Make Your Restaurant a Safer Place

Sky MattixBlog, Safety

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 …