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Established in 1999, ProSafe First Aid is a leading employment training agency in BC, Canada with a focus on First Aid and Workplace Safety programs.

ProSafe’s Food Safety Tips: The ‘Five S’s’ Of Preventing Foodborne Illness

Salmonella, Staph sickness, E. Coli, Hepatitis. These notorious bacteria are the primary culprits behind food borne illness, and are responsible for an average of 3,000 deaths per year. According to the Center for Disease Control, food poisoning strikes approximately 48 million people annually, bringing with it a painful array of symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, cramps,…
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The Three Golden Rules For (Re)Opening Your Restaurant During A Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has undeniably re-shaped our perception of safety and the regulations that support it. Few industries are as indicative of these unprecedented times quite like the restaurant industry. As a training provider of FoodSafe Level 1, MarketSafe, and Serving It Right, ProSafe First Aid has been tied to the food and beverage industry…
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Food Safety: Overlooked, But More Important Now Than Ever

On construction sites, certifications are law. Unlicensed staff operating heavy machinery without the proper training is a definite hazard and a cause for alarm for most contracting companies. With such due diligence being paid to this industry, it can be easy to forget that other front-line workers require similar certifications in order to operate within…
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Changing Athletes’ Lives: Why ProSafe’s New Sports Medic Courses are Perfect for an Active Lifestyle

There’s no doubt that Vancouver is a city that embraces fitness as an integral part of our culture. Need proof? Look no further than the throngs of joggers and cyclists along the seawall, or the variety of sports being played in our multitude of parks and arenas. Staying active is even embedded within our education…
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