This removes any pre-selection of those who are eligible to apply and 

 thus gives all employees in the classifications listed an opportunity to 

 indicate interest* 



Safety and First Aid 



Following the taking of special safety training in Lateiner techniques 

 in the latter part of 1959 by the three Safety Officers, classes in accident 

 control for Supervisors were held in all districts* 



These co\irses were very well received and it is felt that they produced 

 good results* 



A system of monthly man days and injury reports was set up and put into 

 operation with all districts rendering reports each month which show the in- 

 jury frequency rate for each district every month* From these reports com- 

 parison reports by regions and directorates were compiled and circulated 

 quarterly* 



Safety Council activity has been stepped up and meetings are held every 

 month at which injury reports are reviewed and investigated and recommenda- 

 tions made. Safety Council members inspect various district headquarters, in- 

 stallations and work projects for possible safety hazards* 



First Aid Classes were held in all districts as required and it is be- 

 lieved that almost 90^ of district employees have now had first aid training* 



Special safety meetings were organized and held for Parks personnel at 

 which discussions of waterfront safety predominated* 



Permission was obtained to have several member of the staff who have shown 

 special interest in safety work attend the National Safety Council Congress at 

 Chicago* Five persons attended this Congress in October I960* 



Three members of the staff have attended and successfully completed the 

 Rescue Instructor's Course at the Department of National Defence College, 

 Arnprior* 



An advanced course in Lateiner Safety Training Techniques was held at the 

 Royal York Hotel in Toronto in March, 1961* This course was attended and succ- 

 essfully completed by the Safety Officers* 



As a result of the increased activity and interest in safety training of 



