News and Updates from the NL-FHSA
Find news and updates about projects, information, events, and more, on this page!
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St. John Ambulance is holding multiple Marine Advanced First-Aid sessions during the Spring of 2024, in both Mount Pearl and Corner Brook. Call 709-726-4200 to register over the phone, or find the online registration links on our Training page.
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For the first time, the PLB campaign is now open to owner/operators AND crewmembers wishing to purchase PLBs at a subsidized cost.
A limited number of PLBs are available for purchase.
To place your order, complete the forms found on our PLB Campaign page!
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This may be your last chance to purchase a
Personal Locator Beacon at 60% off the purchase price!
A limited number of PLBs are available for purchase.
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Learn more about the importance of Emergency Distress Signalling and the campaign to put PLBs in the hands of fish harvesters here.
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Click here to download a printable version of of our safety activity book for kids—Safety Starts With Me!
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Watch the NL-FHSA's video about evaluating the risk and impact of occupational noise exposure for fish harvesters here.
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Watch the NL-FHSA's video about identifying and controlling the risks of occupational noise exposure in the fishing industry here.
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The Transportation Safety Board's 2020 watchlist identifies eight key safety issues that require government and industry attention. The video is featured here.
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Listen to executive director, Brenda Greenslade, discuss safety initiatives in a FFAW webinar here.