Gold Star Safety Services

08/18/2023

If you receive an Order, keep yourself and your community safe by following it.
Choosing to remain in an area under Evacuation Order puts yourself, your loved ones, and first responders in danger. It’s not worth the risk.
For more information: cordemergency.ca

08/02/2023

Looking to refresh on your CPR speed? Here are a few songs!

03/02/2023

Super interesting! If you’ve taken any first aid or CPR course, you’ve seen Annie! Here’s the story behind her

This is the DEATH MASK of a young woman who drowned in the River Seine in the 1880s. As was customary in those days, her co**se was put on display in the Paris mortuary, in the hope that someone might recognize her and claim her body.

The pathologist on duty became entranced by the girl with the enigmatic half-smile, and so he commissioned a plaster cast made of her face. This mask was replicated many times over. She became known as "L'Inconnue de la Seine,” or “The Unknown Woman of the Seine.”

In 1955, a toymaker named Asmund Laerdal created what we now know as the CPR doll. Asmund wanted his mannequin to have a natural appearance. Remembering a mask on the wall of his grandparents' house many years earlier, he decided that the L'Inconnue de la Seine would become the face of Resusci Anne - the CPR doll.

So you see, this anonymous woman who drowned in the 19th century is responsible for saving many, many lives the world over. It is said that she has the most kissed face of all time.

❤️ Sign Up for a Class Today (In-Person or Hybrid/Online): https://CWS.ac/CPR

We hope you enjoyed this little tale!

12/22/2022

Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season! Remember, safety never takes a holiday!

09/30/2022

Today we recognize the Day of Truth and Reconciliation for our Indigenous People.

06/05/2022

Are you looking for customized mobile equipment training for your staff? Look no further! Gold Star Safety Services can customize a training program for all your mobile equipment safety training needs! Please contact us for a custom quote !

05/02/2022

Is your company looking for Joint Health & Safety Committee Training? WorksafeBC requires at least 8 hours per year for committee members! Gold Star safety services is offering Joint Health & Safety Committee Training. Contact us for a quote!

03/25/2022

12/09/2021

Are you/ your employer looking for Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee Training? Gold Star Safety Services can provide this training for your workplace!

10/12/2021

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

09/03/2021

I’m always looking to improve my investigation skills. The best practice comes with the “5 Whys”… just have a conversation with a 3 year old. 🤣🤣 We always get to the root of the question. 🤣🤣
Have a great long weekend everyone. Stay safe!

06/28/2021

For anyone curious of how to keep safe during intense heat- here are the CCOHS recommendations according to the ACGIH humidex calculations. Stay safe, my friends! Don’t over exert yourselves, stay hydrated, sunscreen, hats, and take the required rest breaks to cool down! Check out the left hand column!

We are an unacclimatized workforce in Vancouver/Fraser Valley BC- these are the recommendations for working in hot environments. Be careful, be safe, stay hydrated!

06/28/2021

We are an unacclimatized workforce in Vancouver/Fraser Valley BC- these are the recommendations for working in hot environments. Be careful, be safe, stay hydrated!

06/27/2021

Stay safe today, my friends!

It’s going to be smokin’ hot for the next few days here in BC. Here are some summer sun safety tips to keep yourself and those around you, safe!
Stay Hydrated- lots of water, some Gatorade etc. Alcohol & caffeine can cause dehydration, so if you’re indulging, be sure to have some water too!
Eat light, cool meals.
Keep cool in a pool, or use an atomizer to spritz yourself and stand in front of a fan.
Working outdoors can be especially dangerous in high heat- wear a hat, take lots of breaks to cool down in the shade or air conditioned area and drink lots of water! Frozen bottled water is great for hot days so as it melts, it stays cold.
Wear sunscreen and apply it often!
Use damp or wet towels/ sheets to cool yourself off. Try placing a dry or damp towel in the freezer for a few minutes prior to using it to cool yourself.
If you or a coworker is extremely flushed/ hot, feeling nauseous, having a headache or feeling dizzy etc, these can be signs of heat related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Any loss of consciousness needs a call to 9-1-1!
Be sun smart and stay safe my friends!

06/25/2021

It’s going to be smokin’ hot for the next few days here in BC. Here are some summer sun safety tips to keep yourself and those around you, safe!
Stay Hydrated- lots of water, some Gatorade etc. Alcohol & caffeine can cause dehydration, so if you’re indulging, be sure to have some water too!
Eat light, cool meals.
Keep cool in a pool, or use an atomizer to spritz yourself and stand in front of a fan.
Working outdoors can be especially dangerous in high heat- wear a hat, take lots of breaks to cool down in the shade or air conditioned area and drink lots of water! Frozen bottled water is great for hot days so as it melts, it stays cold.
Wear sunscreen and apply it often!
Use damp or wet towels/ sheets to cool yourself off. Try placing a dry or damp towel in the freezer for a few minutes prior to using it to cool yourself.
If you or a coworker is extremely flushed/ hot, feeling nauseous, having a headache or feeling dizzy etc, these can be signs of heat related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Any loss of consciousness needs a call to 9-1-1!
Be sun smart and stay safe my friends!