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What are the Workplace Benefits of First Aid Training?

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  It will be unfair to label every job as dangerous, but it’s the responsibility of every employer to ensure the safety of their employees. In the year 2019,  335 died due to workplace-related injuriesin Canada. Accidents are unpredictable and beyond your control, but what you can do is be prepared in case of any emergencies. In Canada, every businessis legally obliged  to provide first aid training  and supplies to itsemployees. Here are some commonly known benefits of first aid training. 1.   Quick Response The quicker you respondto an emergency, the better it will be for the injured person. Those employees who have undergone first aid training  will have a better understanding ofwhat to do in case an emergency arises. This mainly happens because first aid training allows people to be attentive and well prepared. Your quick response  can leave a big impact on reducing recovery time. As a result, there will be less time wasted on workplace-related inj...

Safety First: Learn How to Stop Severe Bleeding

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  Most people's immediate reaction in an emergency is to contact 911 . It is a key reaction that should never be disregarded – but are you ready to offer basic first aid for yourself or another wounded person in the moments before assistance arrives? We think that everyone should be familiar with basic first aid  techniques to care for themselves or others who are hurt in an emergency. Even if you're fortunate enough to be able to contact an ambulance that is just moments away, every minute counts in an emergency. Learning how to stop serious bleeding before expert medical aid comes may make a big difference in a person's capacity to recover, and in extreme cases. Examine The Wound Stay calm and begin by looking for the source of the person's bleeding. This will allow you to evaluate if they have many wounds that need to be handled and if the wounds are deep enough to require compression. Life-threatening wounds will spit blood, bleed continually, or soak through garmen...