3 Simple Tips On Preventing Accidents At Work

Front line jobs  require lots of patience, a cheerful attitude and reliable--qualities that employers around the world look for. You will find a number of Filipino foreign workers in front line jobs like, but not limited to, food service and hospitality industries.  Filipino traits are just a perfect fit for these front line jobs. We have been tagged as 'the happy people' because we are always happy and smiling and jolly while at work.

Working in busy places like requires observing safety procedures to prevent untoward incidents that may lead to injuries while at work. Becoming injured will mean temporary halt of income. There's a famous ad: "Bawal Magkasakit". Getting injured entails being hospitalized and out-of-budget expenses like medication. Not all companies provide medical insurance to their employees.

1. Get Slip-Resistant Shoes

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In the restaurant's dining area, it is common to see wet floors from liquid spills, snow-melts and after mopping. In the kitchen, the slick and greasy floor. This is the most dangerous of the spills for you will never know how hard you will fall especially if you are carrying something heavy. Wearing a slip-resistant shoes will at least give you peace of mind than not wearing one.

2. Awareness Campaign

In 2010, the AHA changed the recommended sequence to deliver chest compressions before airway opening and rescue breathing.

Especially when handling chemicals, make sure that you have goggles and gloves on. Read the labels or review your company's manual regarding handling of highly corrosive chemicals. You can protect yourself by being informed.

3. Stress Management

Make sure that when you go to work, you are well rested physically and mentally. If you will be working early morning, make sure you don't stay too late at night. You always hear that if you have problems at home, leave it where you left it. It is always important to stay focus on your job to avoid making mistakes. Stress management in a work place is important. Companies invest time and money to making sure that employees are kept engaged and motivated. You can see this in the form of rewards programs, incentives and others. So if your company has one, it will be good to join one. Having a break on the routine helps in rejuvenating that vigor and tenacity that is in you.

Tax Refund: How To File

File You T4s so you can get Tax Refund, GST/HST Refund, Spousal Support and Northern Residents Deduction.

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Things Needed:

1. T4:
Prepared by your employers. Usually ready by February. Please ask your employers.

2. Remittance Receipts:
Sa mga meron lang pong mga kabiyak na pinapadalhan sa Pinas. Pag kapatid or magulang, hindi po qualified.
Submit photocopies.

3. Rent Receipts
Submit this only if you lived in Alberta for at least 6 months of last year.
Submit photocopies.

4. Bank Account Routing Number or PO Box
You have the option to have the tax refund deposited straight to your bank account or by mail.
Just inform your accountant.

Call an accountant once these documents are ready.
Make sure it is filed on or before the due date to prevent delay.

Ask around for accountants. Make sure to ask the accountant if they have experience with filing of tax forms for foreign workers. If it is done incorrectly, you have to refile it and have to pay the accountant again.


Source: Canada Revenue Agency

Why Is Yakult Good For Filipinos?

This may not be the first step for others but I consider this very important. Also, this article is not for those who wants to know where to buy Yakult. This is not a paid write-up.

Why is Yakult good for Filipinos?

I bet you always drink Yakult in the Philippines.Why is it good for the body? We were always told by our parents that Yakult aids in proper digestion by introducing good bacteria in our tummies, right?

This is same of what you will do in Canada. In order for you to live an emotionally healthy life (you will always have negative thoughts, and it is harder for those who don't have their families with them), you have to introduce positive vibes by building your new network of friends, right away! Why? Because it is the first thing you will miss: your family and friends. You have to build the same kind of support system in your new environment.

In choosing, make sure you balance it. Befriend Canadians. Try to maintain a 50-50 ratio. Not only Filipinos. It will be healthy to take a different view of things especially when loneliness and desperation struck you. We used to hear the saying if a rotten tomato is mixed with good ones, expect them to rot soon. Stay away from negative people. Period.

Start by getting friends from the church, library, local groceries etc. Here in Canada, at least in the town where I am at, I usually see senior citizens at the church. There are very few young adults. But even though,  I have felt love and appreciation from the elders. And they love Pinoys! If you want to learn about Canadian culture, they are the best resource.