Health and safety hazards lurk everywhere and especially at workplaces! Globally however, it has become an important business goal for companies across the world to mitigate these workplace hazards effectively and to provide a safe haven for workers and employers to work in. Canada is particularly known for its varied topography, that includes a multitude […]
Tag: Occupational First Aid (OFA)
How to establish the first aid support required on your worksite, based on WorkSafe BC classifications and Occupational Health and Safety site requirements. In order to determine the level of first aid service needed for each worksite, WorkSafeBC requires sites across the province to complete a first aid assessment worksheet. WorkSafe BC has three hazard […]
Know the differences between OFAs and EMRs to ensure your site is outfitted with proper emergency care. All worksites are unique and possess their own unique set of challenges and risks. Because of this, it is important to know the different training criteria for each level of first aid responder so that you can choose […]