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…
Team building activities are nothing new, but finding ones that actually feel valuable can be a challenge. That’s why first aid training stands out. It’s hands-on, practical, and gives your team skills they can rely on in real life. Let’s take a closer look at why first aid training is likely the perfect fit for…
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…
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…
Workplace Safety 101: Getting Your Workplace Ready for Any Accident According to the National Safety Council, “every 7 seconds a worker is injured on the job.” As scary as this statistic is, it is a reality that workplaces must face when equipping their team and their environments to be a place of safety. Safety isn’t…
Workplace Safety – Ultimate Company First Aid Guide When it comes to workplace safety, there are so many different things that need to be considered – the safety of the building, safe work practices, safe use of tools and equipment, safety preparedness… the list goes on! But when it comes to the most essential safety…
The 7 Professions Who Should Be Getting First Aid Training Training doesn’t end the day of your first job. Safety training, customer interaction training, product knowledge training… there were so many things to learn! Education is something that carries on throughout your entire career, and some is far more impactful (and easy) than you thought.…
We have all been there: work calls us in for another safety meeting to go over the standards, rules, and safety precautions. Most of us will roll our eyes, wondering why we need to continually attend these meetings. Many workers will not have experienced a time when they have needed those safety reminders, but for…