You need to take a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course, but as you explore the available options, you come across several levels: A, C and C+. All three courses cover resuscitation techniques and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). So why are there different levels? Is Level C more difficult than Level A? Is […]
You’re looking to enrol an employee in a first aid training course. As you explore the available options, you come across two types of training: workplace first aid and standard first aid. Both cover emergency situations, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and techniques for helping someone who is injured. Some courses even have exactly the same number […]
You need to register three employees for workplace first aid training. As you explore your options, you discover that some training courses may be subsidized. Good news! But a few questions come to mind. Is your company eligible? Can all three employees benefit from the subsidy? And who pays their wages during the two days […]
A workplace safety inspector arrives at your business. The receptionist contacts the person responsible for occupational health and safety, but unfortunately, they’re away that morning. The production supervisor steps in. They know the operations well but aren’t exactly sure where to find the latest inspection reports. Meanwhile, some employees wonder whether they’re allowed to answer […]
Your company has five designated first aiders. All have completed their training and know what to do when an accident or medical emergency occurs. But when you review your training records, you notice that two certificates will expire in just a few weeks. Can those employees take a short refresher course? Do they need to […]
A workplace health and safety inspector arrives at your company. The receptionist contacts the person responsible for occupational health and safety, but unfortunately, they’re away that morning. The production supervisor steps in. They know the operations well but aren’t exactly sure where to find the latest inspection reports. Meanwhile, some employees are wondering whether they’re […]
You are walking through your workplace with a supervisor. In the warehouse, you notice forklifts operating close to pedestrians. Farther along, an employee mentions a recurring manual-handling issue. In the office, a manager says her team has been experiencing an unusually heavy workload. You have already identified several hazards. But what should you do with […]
You’re responsible for human resources at a small or medium-sized business. Occupational health and safety (OHS) is part of your responsibilities, but it’s far from your only one. Your company already has a few procedures in place, mandatory training is organized, and workplace accidents are documented. Yet, when someone asks whether your organization meets all […]
An employee feels faint during a shift. Their coworkers quickly look for someone trained in first aid. They know the company has first aid attendants, but no one knows who is working today. The first aid kit is in a locked office, and the supervisor does not know where to find the intervention log. Fortunately, […]
