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  Regardless of where you work, workplace incidents are inevitable. First aid training  can come in handy to get the situation under control until medical help arrives.   The response time for an ambulance in emergencies  is 8 minutes 59 seconds, whereas a person can die from a heart attack in only 4 minutes. With adequate training, employees can help a person before the paramedics arrive. Here’s a guide to different types of first aid training courses  which can help you choose the one you need: Emergency First Aid Emergency first aid  is the most common type of course that does a great job at offering basic training. This course is suited for work environments with low hazards. After completing this course, you will have enough skills to deal with various situations like broken bones, cuts and bleeding, shocks, and burns. It will also teach you how to do CPR, which is quite helpful in most emergencies. Occupation First Aid This training is more comprehens...

  Winters can get really chilly in Vancouver,  and the frigid conditions can be dangerous for people who work outdoors. With temperatures often dipping well below freezing, hypothermia and frostbite are ever-present threats, which is why it's essential to know emerg ency first aid measures. Frostbite When our body feels cold, it sends blood to the vital organs (the core) to stay alive. However, it can leave our limbs and extremities more vulnerable to the cold. The blood circulation slows down in the extremities, making them more susceptible to frostbite.   Frostbite is the most common condition caused by extreme cold . If it's not diagnosed and treated early on, it’s likely to cause permanent damage and may result in amputation. There are two types of frostbite; superficial and deep frostbite. Superficial frostbite affects the skin surface; however, the underlying tissue remains soft. The skin may appear white and numb. On the other hand, Deep Frostbite affects all the l...