Survive It! Be Prepared – Not Scared
From time to time we like to feature guest blog writers. SOS Emergency Response Technologies recently had the opportunity to have one of City Of Vancouver's, Emergency Planners, Jackie Kloosterboer write a blog for us. Survive It! Be Prepared - Not Scared By Jackie...
Emergency Planning: Protect Your Employees and Your Bottom Line
Are you ready for a severe emergency? Many businesses are not adequately prepared and as a result 40% of businesses affected by a major emergency or disaster never reopen. It is tempting to believe that accidents and emergencies will never occur at your workplace, but...
Automotive Economy Road Warrior Kit – Give the Gift You Hope They Never Use
By Mandy Glanville, Client Care coordinator How many times have you driven past someone on the road having car difficulties thinking to yourself, “glad that isn’t me” or “I wonder if they need help?” Maybe you have witnessed someone stuck in a parking lot asking...
WorkSafeBC Inspections: How to Handle Yourself
WorkSafeBC inspectors may suggest that they are just trying to "get the facts," but every question they ask is designed to get the evidence they need. You should always be on your toes and follow the military maxim, "Never volunteer." Inspectors are like TV...
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in the Workplace
Guest blog by Jan Kirkpatrick, President, First Edition First Aid Training Inc., National Philips AED Distributor Philips AED’s in the Workplace? Absolutely. They are saving lives. The national survival rate, for cardiac arrest (with EMS/Fire responding) is less...
Unprepared Businesses Are at Risk
When planning for an emergency the rule of thumb is to plan for the "worst case scenario." Out here on the west coast we always hear all this earthquake talk...the big one is coming...expect the unexpected. Much of the concern centers on school safety, preparing a...