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Developing a first aid plan  PDF
Discusses issues to consider when developing a workplace first aid plan. Provides information about equipment and supplies, first aid record keeping, transportation, communication, and testing the plan. Directs users to further sources of information. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry
Mental Health First Aid Canada 
Describes a program designed to improve mental health literacy, provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague. Includes FAQ's about the program, courses, resources, and how to become an instructor.
Source: Alberta Mental Health Board (AMHB)
Insect stings 
Describes possible effects of insect stings and what to do after being stung. Lists ways to help prevent stings. Indicates when immediate medical attention is required.
Source: Calgary Health Region
From: Allergies
Fireworks injury quiz 
Offers a quiz to test your knowledge of the best ways to deal with eye injuries from fireworks, particularly in children.
Source: Canada Safety Council (CSC)
From: Kwiz corner
First aid for chemical exposures 
Advises treatment for some chemical exposures in the workplace. Various first aid procedures are broadly discussed including flushing, administering oxygen, inducing vomiting, and antidotes for ingestion. Recommends consulting chemical Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDSs) for specific aid procedures.
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
From: OSH answers
Dental emergencies 
Offers first aid tips for common dental emergencies such as toothache, a chipped or broken tooth, or a lost filling.
Source: Canadian Dental Association (CDA)
What should a first-aid kit contain? 
Recommends being prepared for injuries and medical emergencies. Suggests items to include in a family first-aid kit and a vehicle first-aid kit. Includes links to additional information on first-aid training. Prepared by SMARTRISK.
Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN)
From: FAQs: injury prevention
What are the first things I should do in the case of scalding, burns, choking, concussions or falls? 
Offers first aid tips for common medical emergencies. Provides links to additional resources. Prepared for the CHN by the Injury Prevention affiliate.
Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN)
From: FAQs: injury prevention
First aid for eye injuries 
Stresses the importance of correct first aid treatment following an eye injury, and identifies the appropriate response to each of several types of injury: blows to the eye, cuts and abrasions, and chemical burns. Originally prepared by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society.
Source: Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
From: Eye Care
When children bite: what are the risks? 
Discusses the frequency and risks of infection from human bites in day care centres. Includes information on the transmission of hepatitis B and HIV from bite wounds. Provides information on the treatment of human bites in day care centres.
Source: Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
From: Keeping kids safe
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