From outside the industry, golf courses may seem like tranquil, safe spaces where little can go wrong. In reality, operating a golf course carries considerable health and safety risks and all employees need to understand how to avoid or address them. Effectively preparing your staff......
The post-COVID return to work will present numerous challenges and changes to old processes. While this is a great, necessary step to ensuring that employees and customers remain safe, it underlines the need for training to ensure people understand and follow best-practices. Are your employees......
On March 30th, the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development announced that they are offering an extension to the Working at Heights (WAH) validity period, for workers in the construction sector. Working at heights is a mandatory training for thousands of construction workers, and......
The health, safety and well-being of our employees and the people we serve is our top priority and the WSIB continues to actively monitor the guidance of provincial and national health authorities with regard to COVID-19. To adhere to government guidelines regarding COVID-19, we advise......
Effective January 1, 2020, the WSIB accepts the CSA Z1220-17 First aid kits for the workplace. To meet the Regulation 1101 first aid obligations under WSIA, workplaces have the option of supplying the Regulation 1101 First aid kit requirements or CSA Z1220-17 First aid kits......
Heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada. According to the American Heart Association, a sedentary lifestyle is among the five major risk factors. In a time like this, it can be difficult to prioritize physical activity. ESPECIALLY given the closures of......
We would like to share this message from one of our suppliers, Prestan, regarding the rising concerns of Coronavirus. See below. For more information on Prestan and their products, visit here: https://prestanproducts.com/...
Enter our Twitter holiday giveaway by following us and retweeting the contest tweet. The contest closes December 31st, 2019 and the winner will be randomly selected and announced on January 2nd, 2020. By liking us on Facebook and following us on LinkedIn, you can enter......
CPR is easy to learn You don’t have to complete years of medical school or be a doctor in order to learn how to effectively perform CPR. Just about anyone at any time can perform this life saving skill. 30 chest compressions to circulate the......
November is known as CPR month across Canada and if you haven’t yet learned how to perform CPR, now is the time. Many people are able to recognize the signs and symptoms of a cardiac emergency, but without training are unable to effectively provide......
Halloween is a fun filled festivity for both children and adults; a great night to dress up, have fun and eat all the treats you can imagine. It’s important to remember to be responsible and make the necessary precautions so that you and others have......
DID YOU KNOW THAT …….. There was a Product Review of the Prestan® Professional AED Trainer in JEMS (Journal of Emergency Medical Services) May 2016 issue… http://www.jems.com/articles/print/volume-41/issue-5/departments-columns/hands-on/hands-on-product-reviews-may-2016.html ...
Do you have the new Prestan professional adult manikin with the blue monitor? Watch the video to find out more! ...
The new Regulation (381/15) replaces noise protection requirements currently in the regulations for Industrial Establishments, Mines and Mining Plants, and Oil and Gas-Offshore. Those regulations apply to many – but not all – Ontario employers. The noise obligations will be new for employers with the......
Blended Online First Aid Research Studies An “Intention-Focused” paradigm for improving bystander CPR EU’s Educational Methodology for online/blended training leads to competent and confident responders Research Studies Conclude that Traditional Instructor Led Classroom Training for CPR and AED is Inadequate Traditional Training Fails to Provide......
Results are in and Prestan comes out a winner in the EMS World 2015 Brand Perception Study for CPR Manikins and Simulators! These survey results provide a great representation of how Prestan carries the highest rankings and is an industry leader! Check out the survey......
Asbestos has been used in a variety of different ways by a number of occupations. Many of the people who worked in these various occupations have contracted a range of different health problems from their asbestos exposure. These health problems include the debilitating condition, asbestosis,......
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Identifying factors for acquisition and placement of Life-saving technology. Background: Being prepared for an emergency medical response is paramount to achieving the best casualty outcome. This not only applies to organized EMS response organizations, but to almost every level or location of emergency assistance including......
SIMPLICITY OF USE: The Zoll AED Plus was designed with the layperson in mind. It provides rescuers with a verbal and graphical guide through the entire rescue process from the ABC assessment to defibrillation and CPR. It is not just an AED, but a total......