If someone at work gets hurt, do you know where the first aid kit is? More importantly, is it stocked with what you need? Workplaces in Canada are legally required to have a CSA first aid kit to stay compliant and ensure they have the right supplies for emergencies. But what makes CSA first aid…
If you’re looking for first aid training providers in Canada, you’ll notice a few big names. But does it really matter which one you choose? After all, first aid is first aid… right? While all of these organizations teach lifesaving skills, the way they do it, what they focus on, and how they structure their…
What would you do if someone stopped breathing right in front of you? It’s a scary thought, but that’s why basic life support training (BLS) exists. Basic life support training is important—even mandatory—for professionals like nurses, dentists, chiropractors, and first responders. At First Edition, you can take it on its own or add it to…
As a first aid instructor, having the right supplies makes a big difference in your classes and helps students feel confident and prepared for real-world emergencies. But finding the right equipment—and knowing what you truly need—may be overwhelming if you don’t know where to look. Before building your kit, check with your training partner…
First aid is a critical component of safety in any workplace. When accidents happen at work, effective first aid measures can truly be the difference between life and death. But is basic emergency first aid enough to keep a workplace safe? Today, we’ll be explaining emergency first aid, what it entails, and how…
In today’s fast-paced world, learning lifesaving first aid skills has never been more important. Yet, finding the time for traditional classroom training can be a challenge for many. That’s where the convenience of online learning comes in. While fully online first aid courses are available, it’s crucial to understand that the most effective approach…
October is Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month, so it’s the perfect time to spotlight the importance of workplace first aid. And it’s worth paying attention to. According to Employment Canada’s 2020 Occupational Injuries Annual Report, nearly 40,000 workplace injuries were reported, of which, over 42% were disabling. With workplaces ranging from bustling urban offices…
First aid is a critical skill that can truly mean the difference between life and death. However, first aid is often misunderstood or performed incorrectly, which can sometimes do more harm than good. Understanding the most common first aid mistakes people make by recognizing and correcting these mishaps, so we can all become…
When you think “hypothermia”, you probably think of snow, frigid conditions, and below-zero temperatures. During these hot summer days spent sunbathing and boating, hypothermia likely isn’t crossing your mind! But, believe it or not, you can also get this dangerous condition in the summertime. In fact, according to the Farmers’ Almanac, more people…
We generally spend most of our time either at home or in our community, so there is a good chance that first aid skills will come in handy at some point. This makes basic first aid training and knowledge important to have since injury and illness can happen to anyone, at any time. Benefits…