Gatineau, Quebec – Facing a real-life emergency in Quebec where you are called on to give first aid to someone on the edge of life can be overwhelming. But the team at Secourisme RCR Plus provides the very knowledge required to ensure you can help someone survive.

Secourisme RCR Plus is an emergency training school whose instructors are highly trained and qualified to lead various CPR and first aid courses. Having the knowledge, experience, and training empowers individuals to handle critical life situations either in the home, at work, as part of their health careers, or in general.

In Quebec, CPR training is mandatory for all medical personnel, without exception, for doctors, paramedics, nurses, dentists, emergency physicians or even pharmacists. The same applies to daycare educators, border guards, security guards, beach and pool lifeguards and adventure guides.

This is because the chances of these professionals being confronted with cardio-respiratory emergencies while exercising their daily professions are high. They must be able to recognize problems, assess the patient's condition and correctly administer the necessary first aid.

According to the results of various studies, the first minutes are crucial in the event of cardio-respiratory distress. Intervention that is too late considerably reduces the victim's chances of survival and increases the risk of serious, and sometimes even irreversible, problems.

CPR training is optional for people who do not practice risky jobs. However, according to the regulations by CNESST, at least one duly trained first aider must be present in all offices during working hours. The numbers required vary according to the number of employees. In addition, they must be chosen so that their positions within the company allow them to be released immediately and intervene quickly in the event of an emergency.

At Secourisme RCR Plus, they offer several categories of CPR training. At the end, participants obtain a certificate issued by the Canadian Red Cross. Depending on your situation and job, they offer online, mixed or face-to-face courses.

"Taking a first aid course is preparing to act; it also gives yourself the tools to recognize an emergency and take concrete actions that can save lives. We offer high-quality training so the theory becomes concrete and the practice allows you to act as a first aider," said a company official.

Secourisme RCR Plus can offer quality training, fast and efficient registration procedures and respect the values of the Canadian Red Cross.

The team includes Sebastien Gagnon, a first aid Instructor, first responder and Canadian Red Cross emergency medical responder. He is a former member of the National Red Cross First Aid Program Review Committees (2000-2008) for the Leadership component.

He received the Meritorious Service Medal from the Canadian Red Cross for his involvement in implementing the AED and advanced first aid program for first aid stations in Greater Montreal. Sébastien has ten years of practice as a paramedic in Quebec and Ontario, is certified as a paramedic in advanced care and has been teaching full-time in the Paramedic care program at La Cité collégiale (Ottawa) for ten years. 

To discover more about the program:

Phone: +1-819-775-9876

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Website: https://secourismercrplus.com/

CHARLOTTE - Sunshine Restoration is proud to announce that we are a 24/7 full-service water, fire, and mold damage restoration company serving the Charlotte, NC, area. We have been providing top-quality services to the Charlotte area for over ten years and are dedicated to helping our clients restore their homes and businesses after any disaster. We understand how stressful dealing with a disaster in your home or business can be.

That’s why we have made it our mission to provide you with the best possible service to help restore your property to its original condition. Our highly trained professionals will diligently clean, dry, and restore your property to normal after any disaster. We use only the latest technology and equipment certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) to ensure that your property is restored correctly.

Sunshine Restoration takes pride in providing exceptional customer service while using quality products and materials. We strive to give each customer a personalized experience tailored to their property needs. In addition, we believe in providing a safe environment for our customers and taking the time to answer any questions they may have about the restoration process. We also work directly with your insurance company to ensure you receive the maximum coverage for your claim.

Our goal is to make sure that all of our customers feel comfortable throughout the entire restoration process. You should know that you can trust us with your home or business and feel confident that we can return it to its pre-disaster state quickly and safely. With Sunshine Restoration, you know your property is in experienced hands.

As mentioned, we do full-service home restorations; no matter the issue, we can handle:

• A broad range of water damage restoration services includes flood damage, leak detection, sewage cleanup, water extraction, and even structural drying.
• We can handle comprehensive fire damage services such as restoration and fire and smoke cleanup.
• Since water damage can lead to mold formation, we also handle removals, remediations, inspections, and testing.
• While not as much of a request on the residential side of things, we also offer commercial biohazard cleanup for businesses.

If you’re looking for a full-service restoration company in Charlotte, NC, look no further than our family-owned home restoration company. At Sunshine Restoration, our team of experienced professionals is here for you every step of the way, from start to finish. Contact us today for more information about how we can help restore your property after any disaster.

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 064.23 to help stakeholders gain a better understanding of the new Brazilian standard for pigments in food contact cellulosic materials and articles.

The Brazilian Ministry of Health/National Health Surveillance Agency/Collegiate Board issued Resolution – RDC No. 798 of May 19, 2023 (RDC 798/2023) – on May 22, 2023. This revises Resolution A - RDC No. 88, of June 29, 2016, in regard to the technical regulation on cellulosic materials, packaging and equipment intended to come into contact with food and other measures.

It sets a grayscale requirement when testing for pigments and dyes in food contact cellulosic materials and articles to BS EN 646 - Paper and board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs – Determination of colorfastness of dyed paper and board.

RDC 798/2023 entered into force on May 22, 2023, and will come into effect on November 22, 2023.

For more information, stakeholders are advised to review SGS’s original SafeGuardS 064.23.

SGS Food Contact Material Services
SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Food Contact Material Services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the Brazil Sets Standard for Pigments in Food Contact Cellulosic Materials and Articles SafeGuardS.

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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to announce that its softlines laboratories in Hong Kong and Istanbul have been approved by the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Foundation to operate as ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) certification bodies for conformance to Levels 1, 2 and 3 of MRSL V3.1.

The number of SGS’s ZDHC approved facilities has now reached eight following the recent upgrade of laboratories in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kaohsiung, Chennai, Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong. SGS is now the only ZDHC Foundation recognized company operating in Kaohsiung, Chennai, Hai Phong and Hong Kong approved to Levels 1, 2 and 3.

With a focus on supporting the fashion industry to reach its zero discharge goals, the announcement supports SGS’s long-term strategy to expand its global sustainability service capabilities. SGS Chemical MRSL 3.0 conformance certification, enables manufacturers and brands to demonstrate their commitment to zero discharge in complex supply chains.

The ZDHC Foundation, an industry-led collaboration committed to eliminating hazardous chemicals from textile and footwear supply chains, published its first MRSL in 2014. The companion document, MRSL Conformance Guidance, followed in 2017. MRSL provides brands and suppliers with a single, harmonized list of chemical substances that are banned from intentional use during manufacturing and related processes. In November 2022, V3.0 of the MRSL and V2.0 of the MRSL Conformance Guidance were released by the ZDHC Foundation; MRSL V3.1 was published in March 2023.

SGS Chemical MRSL 3.0 conformance certification
SGS offers a simple and effective process for verifying the compliance of supplied chemical formulations with the criteria for ZDHC MRSL Levels 1, 2 or 3 through laboratory testing, document review and on-site assessment.

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About SGS 
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.