In this friendly competition, teams of Grade 9 Technological Education students will rotate through six different scenes in which workplace injuries have occurred: kitchen, cafeteria, auto shop, small engine shop, youth hub room, and construction shop. 

Students will work together to assess the scene and respond appropriately, with consideration for hazards, personal safety, communication with school staff and emergency services, and the effective treatment of both life-threatening and non-life-threatening injuries.

Students Will Work Collaboratively to Apply Basic First Aid Principles Efficiently and Effectively

Event:                 Workplace Safety and Emergency Response Blitz                              

Date:                  September 23, 2019                       

Time:                  8:50 am – 11:30 am                       

Location:            Brock High School,  Regional Road #1, C1590 Concession 12, Cannington, ON, L0E 1E0                             

Audience:           Grade 9 Technological Education students from Brock High School            

Preferred
Media Time:  9:30 am – 11:30 am

Arrangements can be made in advance or on-site for interviews and/or photo opportunities.

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