|
|
 | | Targeting Health |  |
|
Provides information on recreational safety, including health risks of recreational activities, tips for keeping recreational activities safe and how to minimize risks of injury.
Offers information and tips for a safe Halloween including advice for decorating, costumes, make-up, candies and treats, going door-to-door, and pet safety with links to relevant resources.
Source: Health Canada
Each season or holiday brings different activities and pleasures. Safety is an important part of enjoying activities so take the time to be informed about safety measures and injury prevention. In this section, you will find information and tips on how to get the most out of the seasons and holidays.
Source: Health Canada
Toasting friends with a glass of cheer over the holidays is a tradition for many Canadians. But drinking or serving too much can lead to health and other problems.
Source: Health Canada
It is important to protect your eyes against damage from the sun. For most people, an inexpensive pair of sunglasses will do the job.
Source: Health Canada
It is usually the ACL that gets damaged. In fact, injuries to the ACL are among the most common of all sports-related knee injuries. Most ACL tears occur during activities such as basketball, football, soccer and skiing. Typically, they happen when you slow down suddenly or pivot with your foot firmly planted, or by twisting or overextending the knee.
Source: HealthyOntario.com
Brief overview of the benefits of physical activity with links to resources that promote physical fitness and provide information for healthy and safe recreational activities at different times of the year.
Source: Health Canada
The Pest Management and Regulatory Agency (PMRA) provides information relating to swimming pools and spa chemicals that control micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses, or algae.
Source: Health Canada
Despite a 21% decline in the number of drowning deaths over the past decade, hundreds of people still die in the water every year most of the deaths predictable and preventable.
Source: HealthyOntario.com
Emphasizes the relatively high rate of drowning deaths in Canada and provides some common reasons.
Source: Canadian Health Network
Provides links to safe cycling and bicycle injury information.
Source: Health Canada
Safety guidance for hockey helmets and face protectors with links to related regulations, injury reports and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) safety requirements.
Source: Health Canada
Gardening is a popular activity in Canada. Some equipment and chemicals used for gardening can be dangerous. Gardening tools and chemicals cause injuries to both children and adults. These injuries can be prevented by following these safety tips.
Source: Health Canada
Provides links to safety precautions and related information for winter sports including ice skating, sledding and tobogganing.
Source: Health Canada
More Canadians are discovering the pleasures and rewards of gardening, but the activities involved in creating and maintaining a garden are not without some health hazards.
Source: Health Canada
Safety guidance for playground equipment with links to related injury reports and safety tips.
Source: Health Canada
Safety guidance for skateboards, scooters and in-line skates with links to related injury reports and safety tips.
Source: Health Canada
Safety guidance for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs with links to related advisories, water and pool safety resources.
Source: Health Canada
Each year, many children drown in backyard swimming pools and in small kiddie pools. Why do these drownings happen?
Source: Health Canada
For related information on recreational safety, visit the Canadian Public Safety Portal.
Source: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
|
| |
|
|
|
