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  According to the figures released by the Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC), around 925 workplace fatalities occurred in Canada in 2019 , with 29 cases involving young workers aged 15 to 24. Let's look at common workplace injuries and how first aid training  can help. Falls From Great Heights A fall from a great height is a leading cause of workplace injuries and accounts for over 18% of workplace fatalities in Canada . This is why fall protection training  for employees is advised. In addition, injuries from heights tend to be quite severe. Thus, workers who sustain them need time off to heal, and others might evne succumb to them. Often, waiting for paramedics can result in a loss of life that could have been avoided. Most fall victims require prompt first aid, for example, applying pressure to an open wound to stop continuous bleeding or applying a temporary bandage to a cracked bone while waiting for paramedics to arrive. Employees with fi...

  According to the figures released by the Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC), around 925 workplace fatalities occurred in Canada in 2019 , with 29 cases involving young workers aged 15 to 24. While no one can predict what's to come, just one bad decision on their or someone else's part might increase the likelihood of an accident. Knowing that accidents can happen anytime and anywhere, including in a workplace, it is critical to instruct employees on what to do during an onsite accident. Your employees should be aware of the measures that need to be taken and the first aid  help that must be provided to the person involved in an accident or in need of medical assistance such as Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) .   Given that many organizations are unsure whether or not to provide first aid training  to their employees, here are some reasons why occupational first aid training  is essential. Examine these factors and make the best d...

  It's a common misconception that first aid training  is only essential for people working certain jobs. However, it's not just lifeguards and babysitters  who might find themselves in situations that call for life-saving capabilities . Metro Safety Training wants everyone to know that first aid certification  is just that. The ability to save lives. Who wouldn't benefit from that? Their safety courses  are concise and comprehensive and flexibly timed. Check out their course calendar  to find one for you. What Does First Aid Training Cover? First aid teaches one to calmly respond to medical emergencies to ensure the patient remains stable until they receive medical attention. To get the most out of your training, sign up for a course most closely aligned with your needs and lifestyle. There are different kinds of first aid: Occupational First Aid Also called OFA, occupational first aid  is designed to help people manage common medical emergencies tha...

  Every parent with a kid who wants to be a hockey champ should be proud. That said, it's not hard to understand why they'd also be concerned. Student athletes have extremely formative experiences while working on mastering a competitive sport. However, safety in contact sports  is not child's play. Metro Safety Training knows from experience what simple measures can do to manage risk to players. By simply being present at a Virsa Basketball game  in BC, they could intervene where necessary, allowing players to proceed with the tournament. By teaching first aid courses  and spreading awareness about oft-overlooked hazards, they've kept the residents of British Columbia safer since 2008. To find out how you can stay safer, check out their blog ! It covers everything from increasing workplace safety  to avoiding weather-related injuries. If you would like to make contact sports safer for school kids in your community, here are three things you could do: Training ...

  The benefits of making sure your employees have received the proper training to be safe at work may seem obvious. It's an investment in the well-being of your employees!  Metro Safety Training provides a wide range of courses . The obvious benefit of these is that employees will have the tools to practice worksafe behaviour no matter their designation. The Impact of Safety Training on Employee Attitude The biggest benefit is that they will have the tools to practice worksafe behaviour, no matter their designation. However, what may be less obvious is the direct link between workplace safety and profit margins. Businesses that take an active approach toward employee safety tend to fare significantly better  financially. Workplaces with comprehensive safety practices have consistently outperformed those which are lacking. Of course, making employees feel more valued will always augment their motivation to do well for the company, but going above and beyond prompts them to...

  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...