Northern Manitoba Mining Academy
2 Hart Avenue R8A 0G4 Flin Flon, MB, Canada

The NMMA participated in the Northern Connections Job Fair last Wednesday. Here are a few photographs of our table at the event. We had two lucky winners -- Edna and Christie -- take home first aid kits from our draw. Matthew and Bonnie each took home a consolation prize of a set of "Think and Be Safe" playing cards. We're excited to advise that the NMMA has been granted recognition from The Government of Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) as an agency able to prov...ide Flagperson training in Manitoba. The Flagperson course consists of four hours of classroom training and (approximately) one hour of a practical/hands-on component where students get to try actual flagging of vehicle(s). The practical component is a mandatory piece of Flagperson training. If you are interested in taking a Flagperson course, please contact [email protected] for more information. NOTE: 1. Flagperson certificates are valid for three years from date of issue; and 2. You must be 18 years of age to work as a Flagperson.

We have scheduled two BLS Provider Course classes over the next few weeks and have a few seats available: FOUR SEATS REMAINING: Tuesday, February 21st 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM... $80 registration fee (if student doesn't have book) $60 registration fee (if student has book) FOUR SEATS REMAINING Thursday, March 2nd 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM $80 registration fee (if student doesn't have book) $60 registration fee (if student has book) The BLS Provider Course focuses on what rescuers need to know to perform high-quality CPR in a wide variety of settings. You will also learn how to respond to choking emergencies. Course contents and outcomes include: - Importance of high-quality CPR and its impact on survival - Steps of the Chain of Survival and applying the BLS concepts of the Chain of Survival - Recognize the signs of someone needing CPR - Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children and infants - Importance of early defibrillation and use of an AED - Use of a barrier device to provide effective ventilations - Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performing as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR - Technique for relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) in adults, children and infants Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in registering for one of these open seats.

The Third Annual Northern Connections Job Fair is happening at the Flin Flon Community Centre on February 15th -- see the poster attached for more details. The NMMA will have a table and will be sharing information with you on safety training.

Over the past year (since January 1, 2016), the NMMA has been very busy with a wide variety of safety training. Since December 2016 we've had a number of Standard First Aid classes (our next two-day class is scheduled for February 27th and 28th), two Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support classes and a National Food Safety course (with two more scheduled over the next month). At the end of January we're putting on a WHMIS course, a Flagperson course, a Mental Health First Aid (a two day course) and teaching students about Safe Workers of Tomorrow. If you are interested in any type of safety training -- including psychological health -- consider contacting the NMMA for information on how we can help you because it's important to remember, tomorrow is your reward for working safely today!

With severe weather warnings on the bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills (expect down to -50C), here's some timely information on frost bite -- how to prevent it and how to treat it.