Every year, more than 1,000 people die in Quebec because of an accident at home! Every employee, but especially every employer, knows the benefits of training in the workplace. Indeed it is difficult to deny that it is beneficial for any company. However, have you ever thought about what it can do for our families? We are not talking about the fact that your training increases your skills which will increase your income, and in return will benefit your family! We already know that! Instead, we’re talking about the benefits of replicating trainings like Health and Safety at home.

To be trained in Health and Safety, it is possible to find trainers according to your objectives and your sector of activity. Global Formation in Canada, for example, offers training programs in the mining and manufacturing sectors. It is available to both companies and individuals. Its tool called “PAELO” allows you to continue your training even while you are working remotely. This way, it will be easier for you to replicate your training at home.

What are the advantages of applying the training at home?

We sometimes ignore it, but training is really beneficial to us. Here are some of these benefits:

• Protecting the family: There are many risks in our daily actions that we are unaware of, maybe during a barbecue time, the use of toxic products, etc. Sometimes, when we work on a construction project or development, we also expose our loved ones to danger. Thus, applying the safety rules acquired at work can protect us at home! However, it should be noted that this is beneficial for all not only in the presence of children and elderly people. You can find more information on the site of the government in Canada.
• Protecting your home: Misuse of certain products can harm your environment such as explosion, fire, etc. It is therefore more advantageous to know the safety rules and apply them at home!
• The ease of memorization: Certainly it is not the main goal, but it is beneficial! Like a child who is encouraged to review, an adult can also memorize their safety rules by practicing them at home. It has been shown that the more you repeat an action, the more you will master it. Replicating the learning you have acquired at work will therefore increase your skills.

The most common household hazards

There are many risks even when you stay at home. Knowing them allows you to avoid and control them. So here are the five most common household accidents:

• Fall:

This is the most common accident happening at home. It usually occurs when an individual is performing tasks at height: replacing a light bulb, for example. It can also affect the elderly and children when they go down the stairs, fall from a high chair, etc.

• Burn and Fire:

It is also common to hear that fires happen here and there. In addition to destroying our belongings, they can cause serious harm to our loved ones. A person facing a fire can suffer burns but he can also experience heart and respiratory problems.

In addition to the fire, some chemicals can harm the skin. Therefore, it is crucial to remain cautious.

• Drowning:

Many people die from drowning. It can happen when a child is left alone near the bathtub or if they are unsupervised at the pool. Nevertheless, know that it is possible and crucial to those risks.

• Poisoning:

It is common to notice that some products have an indication prohibiting them from being placed within the reach of children. Why? For the simple reason that if they are swallowed, they will produce intoxication and poisoning. It can be pharmaceutical products but also cosmetic products, DIY items or household products. Note that even a toxic plant can also be harmful!

Some examples of learning at work to apply at home

It is obvious that applying what you learned at work when at home is not only beneficial but essential. So, what types of training can be applied at home? Here are some examples:

• Rules related to hazardous materials: Certainly, your household work does not typically require Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) or WHMIS 2015. However, your TDG and WHMIS trainings will explain to you what the labels on the chemical products mean. This will help you identify toxic products and use them safely at home. To help you, we’ve uploaded on Udemy training materials in TMD and WHMIS 2015.
• The foot protection: It is common if you are required to wear certain types of shoes at work. Why not use them when doing DIY at home? This will prevent you from getting hurt if a tool falls on your feet.
• The use of safety harnesses: During health and safety training, it is common to use a safety harness for work at height. This also applies to work around the house! Avoid falls and protect your health and that of your loved ones! Hecla Québec, for example, is one of the companies known for its responsibility towards the safety of its employees. It provides safety harnesses for household work.