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Nitroglycerin or Aspirin – which is best for a heart attack victim?
When a person is experiencing a heart attack, should you give them Aspirin or Nitroglycerin? If you suspect that a person is having a heat attack, the most important thing to do is to call 9-1-1 immediately. Don’t do anything before calling 9-1-1. Heart attacks are usually caused by atherosclerosis (the build up of plaque on…
Black Friday First Aid & CPR Training BOGO Special!
Register for a Red Cross First Aid & CPR course and bring a friend or family member to the course for FREE! OFFER DETAILS: Valid for registrations made between November 25 and November 27 2016. Applies to courses taking place between November 25 and December 30 2016. Subject to availability and our standard terms and…
Why smart employers provide Mental Health First Aid Training in the workplace
The Cost of Mental Illness in Canada According to the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) the economic burden of mental illness in Canada is estimated at $51 billion per year. This includes health care costs, lost productivity, and reductions in health-related quality of life. Individuals with a mental illness are much less likely to…
9 Tips for a Safe Halloween
Follow these tips on Halloween night to help ensure your family has a fun and safe night of trick or treating! 1. Young children should be accompanied by a parent. 2. Older kids should trick or treat in groups and have a cell phone with them. Discuss your child’s route with them and what time…
What are the first aid requirements for my workplace?
First Aid Requirements in the Workplace Employers are responsible for first aid in the workplace. To determine the first aid requirements of your workplace, first you’ll need to do an assessment. Then, you can review the findings and take necessary steps to put proper first aid procedures in place. If you’re an employer, you are responsible for…
Onsite First Aid Training in Metro Vancouver
Do your staff need first aid training? We do onsite first aid training in workplaces in Metro Vancouver. We can teach a class in the convenience of your own venue, or you can book a private course at our Coquitlam location. Private group training is easy to very organize. Just book a date with us and provide…
October 21 2016, Babysitting course, Coquitlam
Are you worried when you leave your older child at home alone with their younger siblings? If you’d like your 11-15 year old to learn babysitting skills and how to be safer when home alone, you may like to sign them up for our Red Cross Babysitting course on October 21 2016 in Coquitlam. Register online or…
Having a stroke more than doubles your risk of developing dementia
A new report from the Heart & Stroke Foundation shows that having a stroke more than doubles your risk of developing dementia – all the more reason to adopt a healthy lifestyle now and get stroke victims to hospital as soon as possible. If you suspect someone is having a stroke call EMS/911 immediately and…
Safe + Sound is now a Red Cross Disaster Management- First Aid Training Provider!
We are now providing first aid training free of charge to Red Cross Disaster Response Personnel, operators of Red Cross vehicles and other Red Cross volunteers and staff. Safe + Sound has been a Red Cross Training Partner since 1999 providing first aid & CPR training in the Metro Vancouver Area. It is an honour to…
April 28 National Day of Mourning
The National Day of Mourning, held annually in Canada on April 28, is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy. Statistics and beyond The most recent statistics from the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC) tell us…
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