Questions to ask before an Earthquake
Have an all hazard approach. Earthquakes can trigger related hazards (fire, water damage). As such a good earthquake plan can also assist in dealing with other more "regular" emergencies such as fires, floods, and power. Does your company have a emergency plan that...
Top Eight Safety Tips
Know who your first aid attendants are Know where your first aid room and oxygen unit are Use hearing and vision protection in designated areas Use steel toed shoes where required Watch for moving vehicles and conveyors Wear safety vests where required Tuck neckties...
Quake Risk in British Columbia
According to a recent report from the Institute for Castrophic Loss Reduction, there is a 30 percent chance that an earthquake strong enough to cause significant damage will rock southwestern BC within the next 50 years. This report urges Canada and Canadians to...
How to Recognize and Manage Stress Levels
Stress creates havoc with our health and it is worth our while to examine our stress levels every two or three months. Stress can be difficult to understand. Sometimes we don't even know we are under stress even when it affects our heart and mental health. The habits...
Occupational Exposure
All employees that deal with first aid situations are at risk. Whether you are in security, the first aid attendant or a care aide. Remember to: wash hands after direct contact with patients use protective barriers such as gloves, gowns, aprons, masks, and goggles for...
Before an Earthquake: Prepare
An essential ingredient is preparedness. Earthquake preparedness includes identifying and eliminating as many hazards where the impact of a major earthquake could: kill or injure people destroy or damage property ruin or impair business operations The overall...