LifeSquad.ca
Managing Risk
Where Life Happens.
Scenario-specific safety planning and certified training for golf courses, country clubs, hotels, schools, places of worship — wherever people gather, we help you protect them.
Every Space Has Its Own Risks
Cookie-cutter safety plans don't work. We design safety assessments and training scenarios built specifically for your environment — because a golf course emergency is nothing like a school lockdown.
Four Pillars of Protection
From developing your safety plan to training your staff to respond — we cover the full spectrum of risk management.
Safety Planning & Compliance
We develop and review General Safety Plans, Emergency Response Procedures, and ensure your facility meets WSIB, Public Health, and sector-specific standards.
- General Safety Plan development & review
- Emergency Response Planning
- WSIB & Public Health compliance
- Safety documentation & templates
Health & Safety Assessments
On-site audits and risk assessments tailored to your environment — from aquatic facilities to religious institutions and recreational spaces.
- Facility safety audits
- Risk assessments for your specific environment
- Policy & procedure evaluations
- Pre-season inspections
Training & Education
WSIB-approved First Aid, CPR, and AED certification — plus custom scenario-based drills and workshops designed for your specific venue and staff.
- Certified First Aid, CPR & AED courses
- Custom 1-hour scenario workshops
- 1–2 day Standard First Aid programs
- Staff onboarding & refresher sessions
Aquatics & Facility Management
Specialized aquatic safety expertise — pool operations, lifeguard supervision, swim program standards, and facility hazard evaluation.
- Pool operations & safety audits
- Lifeguard supervision assessments
- Swim program standards & policy
- Facility flow & hazard evaluation
Camp Safety — Day & Overnight Programs
Camps operate in unique conditions — remote or semi-remote locations, high ratios of children to staff, waterfront and wilderness activities, and the regulatory oversight of Ontario's Health Protection and Promotion Act. Eric has spent decades as a camp director and OCA standards leader, making LifeSquad one of the most qualified consultancies in Canada for camp-specific safety planning and training.
- General Safety Plans aligned to Ontario Health Protection & Promotion Act
- Waterfront safety protocols and lifeguard supervision standards
- Staff first aid & emergency response training tailored to camp environments
- Pre-season inspections and operational readiness reviews
- Crisis response planning for remote and wilderness settings
- OCA standards alignment and compliance support
Eric 'Shendy'
Shendelman
Eric brings over 30 years of hands-on expertise in aquatics, first aid, and safety management to every engagement. A certified Lifesaving Society Instructor/Trainer, Lifeguard Examiner/Trainer, and Safety Inspector, he has helped camps, schools, golf clubs, and community organizations build the programs that protect lives.
A former school teacher with the York Region District School Board and past president of the Ontario Camps Association, Eric understands how institutions work — and how to build safety cultures that staff actually follow. He is also the founder of the No Push Movement, a globally growing injury and drowning prevention initiative.
Real Scenarios.
Your Environment.
We don't run generic drills. Every training scenario is built around your actual space, your actual staff, and the real emergencies your venue is most likely to face. Your team leaves knowing exactly what to do — not just in theory, but in practice.
Design Your TrainingReady to Protect
Your People?
Whether you need a full safety plan, staff training, or a facility audit — let's talk about what your space needs. Every consultation starts with a conversation.