Apply Pressure! Be Prepared

This will be an introduction to health and safety at demonstrations.

The sometimes dynamic nature of demonstrations can
stress and remove people from their comfort zones. This session is designed to empower people to help ensure personal and collective wellbeing, during demonstrations, in the face of adversities such as police violence; i t is NOT a replacement for formal first aid or complete street medic training.

Topics covered will include preparation for and treatment of
environmental hazards and injuries, scene assessment, defense against and treatment of chemical weapons exposure, namely tear gas and pepper spray. Apply Pressure! Be Prepared is facilitated by actions medics with a broad background of experience including a registered nurse and qualified first aid instructor. 6 hours. Sunday, December 2nd. 11-5pm. Register by email, ottawaactionmedics@gmail.com . Pay-what-you-can. Suggested Donation $5. More details upon
registration.