Summer has arrived, and with it comes the annual challenge of battling forest fires that threaten the picturesque landscapes of British Columbia. The demand for ETVs and MTCs in BC has increased steadily over the past few years as firefighting crews gear up to combat the escalating infernos. Are you ready to join the frontline…
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We often have customers who have found their operational MTC is incorrectly mounted. MTCs from the manufacturer are designed with a roll cage, which is fully roll over certified. That roll over certification is only valid with a properly mounted MTC unit. Here is how our MTCs are mounted down: – Directly to the truck…
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(source: OHS Code – Alberta.ca) Table 1: First aid requirements for low hazard work Number of workers at work site per shift Close work site (up to 20 minutes) Distant work site (20 – 40 minutes) Isolated work site (more than 40 minutes) 1 Type P First…
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(source: WorkSafeBC) Table 1: Low risk of injury and that is more than 20 minutes surface travel time away from a hospital. Item Number of workers per shift Supplies, equipment, and facility Level of first aid certificate for attendant Transportation 1 1 Personal first aid kit 2 2-5 Basic first aid kit 3 6-30…
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Below are 3 definitions of vehicles used to transport injured workers on industrial work sites: Source: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/law-policy/occupational-health-safety/searchable-ohs-regulation/ohs-guidelines/guidelines-part-03#SectionNumber:G3.16_1.1 Emergency Transport Vehicle (ETV) The vehicle should be capable of traversing the area it is intended to serve. It should have a minimum headroom of 1 metre (3.3 feet). It should provide protection from the natural elements…
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Source: WFCA.ca WorkSafeBC stop usage orders on the Express Custom ETV unit were issued May 2019 and rescinded later in the fall. There is nothing prohibiting their use as the manufacturer contests a stop production order prohibiting their sale. There are over 300 Express Custom ETV units in the field and the Parksville, B.C.…
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If this is your first Stethoscope or if you are looking for an upgrade, below is a list of our top 5 picks for the best Stethoscope for Paramedics, EMTs and First Responders. A Quick Look at the Best Overall Stethoscopes Raking Name Features Our Rating Best Overall 3M Littmann Classic III Tunable diaphragm…
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If a vehicle is being used for transportation of injured workers the vehicle and any attachments must meet rollover requirements. Below you can find information regarding these requirements: What does CMVSS stand for? Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards What does FMVSS stand for? Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (USA) Where can I get…
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Depending on which province you work in there are different regulations for studded tires across Canada. Below is a chart of all the Provinces and their current regulations. Canada Province Studded Tire Regulations British Columbia Permitted Oct. 1 to Apr. 30 Alberta Permitted Year Round Saskatchewan Permitted Year Round…
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In the past OFA3 and EMR personnel were the staple in first aid response. For low to medium risk work with less than 10 people, these personnel were deemed appropriate for the job at hand. Over the past year we’ve seen an increase request for higher level of training across all job sites in Alberta…
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