According to the study data released by the Canadian Community Health Survey, 20% of all workplace injuries involve cuts, lacerations and soft tissue damage. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) identifies the key markers for workplace accidents and injuries. The organization points towards the lack of workplace safety procedures and protocols as the main
It is of the utmost importance that our students understand how to visually, and through questions, evaluate a patient with suspected cardiac conditions. In Occupational First Aid level 2 (OFA 2) we learn to recognize signs and symptoms that lead us to performing the proper critical interventions. An angina patient will start to have pain
Drowning Prevention & Water Safety Tips Let’s face it, when that sun starts beating down from above, the last school bell rings, and the whistle blows for work, the first thought on everyone’s mind is: Get me in the water! Whether your favourite way to cool down is by swimming in a
From the moment your child takes his first steps, he's bound to have some tumbles. While you can't always prevent your natural-born daredevil from getting hurt, there's plenty you can do to make him feel better. We asked top doctors to share the best methods for patching up wounds, stocking a first-aid kit, and
Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms that are encountered with a number of conditions. They both can be caused by a wide variety of illnesses. Nausea, as defined, is the uneasy or unsettled feeling of the urge to vomit. Vomiting, on the other hand, is the forcing of the contents of the stomach out of
Please note this blog is directed at advanced Level First Aid Attendants in the work place only. For any further Questions or concerns regarding safety or first aid response procedures please do not hesitate to email me or contact me at our office number. 604-521-4227 Often as first aid attendants in the workplace we start
Cardiac arrest strikes immediately and without warning. Here are the signs: Sudden loss of responsiveness (no response to tapping on shoulders). No response to tapping on shoulders. Does nothing when you ask if he's OK. If these signs of cardiac arrest are present: Yell for help Tell someone to call 9-1-1 or your emergency response
