Personal precautions are the actions we can take to reduce the risk of disease transmission.

When you register for one of our First Aid courses, you will also learn the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and how to keep you and others safe.

 

    • Proper & Frequent Hand washing is one of the most important precautions you can take to prevent the spread of germs that can cause many infectious diseases
    • Wearing Gloves helps to protect you from infection, but it does not eliminate the need for proper hygiene
    • Learn how to safely secure and remove a Face Mask
    • Learn the modes of transmission and how to reduce your risk
    • Hand Sanitizers are not a substitute for hand washing and should only be used as a temporary measure until you can properly wash with soap and water. Learn more about hand sanitizers and their use in decontamination.
    • Click the following Link for a list of approved Hand Sanitizers by Health Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/disinfectants/covid-19/hand-sanitizer.html