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  From outdoor construction sites to indoor corporate offices, there are many kinds of workplaces that exist today. Some are relatively safe, while others pose increased occupational hazards  to the employees working inside of them. A confined space is one such occupational liability to your life and health. Any accommodation, whether a room, vessel, chamber or something different, that as a consequence of being enclosed, is likely to put you through an emergency situation via injury or harm, is considered a ‘confined space.’ To know whether your workplace area is hazardous, you should consider COHSR ’s criteria for a hazardous confined space : ·   The area is enclosed or partially enclosed. ·   The area is not meant for humans to occupy continuously. ·   The area is difficult to access and exit, especially in the instance of an emergency. A few examples of common workplace areas that count as confined spaces are but not limited to chimneys, underground sewers, ...

  Every year, over 35,000 Canadians suffer from sudden cardiac arrest . Cardiac arrests occur when the heart stops pumping blood to the body and, if immediate action is not taken, it can lead to death within a few minutes. A trained CPR or AED professional will respond instantaneously and try to provide the best possible care to the patient. What is CPR and Why is it Vital? CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a life-saving emergency procedure that is performed to revive a person if they have suffered a cardiac arrest. The human body has a complex interconnected system, so when the heart stops pumping blood, vital organs in the human body start to fail rapidly. If the CPR chest compressions are performed accurately, they can double the chances of survival. Most cardiac arrests are preceded by a heart attack, which could have been caught early if someone nearby knew how to identify the early signs of distress. Emergency first aid training  proves to be very vital as it can s...

  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...

  Do you know what a good first aid kit should contain? A first aid kit should have the essentials you need to respond to any emergencies and common injuries. It’s recommended that you have a first aid kit in your car and at your workplace and home. While first aid kits are readily available in many drugstores, it’s always better to assemble your kit depending upon your needs, activities, or adventure trips. Here are some things a useful first aid kit should contain : 1.   Basic Supplies: Basic supplies include bandages or tools for minor injuries. These include: ·   Duct tape ·   Adhesive tape ·   Disposable non-latex examination gloves ·   Cotton balls and cotton-tipped swab ·   For slings - Triangular bandage (large) ·   Aluminum finger splint ·   Superglue ·   Butterfly bandages ·   Bandage strips (assorted sizes) ·   Elastic wrap bandages ·   Petroleum jelly or other lubricants ·   Roller gauze (assorted sizes)...