All City of Hamilton properties will now be stocked with Epinephrine Auto-Injectors, commonly known as epi-pens, according to a November 15, 2016 report by CHCH. Epinephrine is an emergency medication used to treat anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. Having these auto-injectors readily available will save lives and give many people who […]
Free Flu Shots at Pharmacies in Ontario Starting Late October
Ontario started its yearly flu immunization program on October 25, 2016 and residents can now get a free shot at doctors’ offices, pharmacies and local public health units around the province. There are approximately 2,600 trained pharmacists in Ontario who can administer the vaccine to individuals 5 years of age and older. This makes immunization […]
Teens Need to Learn First Aid to Prevent Binge Drinking Deaths
I recently learned about the tragic loss of a young Ontario university student who lost his life due to binge drinking. He was at a party where 911 wasn’t called until several hours later. This situation deeply saddens me as his death – along with many others – could have been prevented if party-going teenagers […]
Online First Aid courses and WSIB requirements for Ontario Workplaces
All courses offered by SOS First Aid are provided by Red Cross Instructors and their content meets the Ontario’s WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) requirements for first aid training for the workplace. However, online first aid courses offered by other providers do not meet these requirements. The WSIB First Aid Requirements state: All employers […]
New App Helps Parents Find Babysitters
Finding an available reliable babysitter in today’s society can often be a daunting challenge. While new technologies attempt to ease the process there will always remain certain basic guidelines we should follow. Here are 7 things to consider when hiring a babysitter: 1. Reliable recommendations from friends and family – I cannot stress references enough […]
Digging out in Oakville – Avoiding Hypothermia
It’s the morning after the snow day and I’m wondering if you, like me, are feeling the effects of all that shoveling yesterday? We had around a foot of snow in Oakville and I hear it was worse in Hamilton. It certainly was a good cardio workout and when we came back inside, all that […]
City of Hamilton leads on Anaphylaxis Program
City of Hamilton has taken First Aid Training for security guards to a whole new level with a new anaphylaxis program. All security guards will be trained in the use of epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPen and Allerject) in addition to their emergency first aid course. Hamilton, Ontario malls will now stock an Epipen that can be […]
What is a Red Cross First Aid Training Partner?
A Training Partner is an independent, large or small business, community or municipal organization, corporation, or other organization that has an agreement with the Red Cross to deliver training in its community. For over 60 years, the Canadian Red Cross has been a national leader in injury prevention programs. Over 1.5 million Canadians are trained […]
Home Alone Course
SOS First Aid is now offering the HOME ALONE COURSE with FIRST AID. This popular program helps children aged 9 – 12 prepare for the responsibility of being home without an adult for short periods of time. For more information, please refer to the section on Children’s Safety Programs.
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