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5 key changes could prevent most drowning deaths in Canada
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Emphasizes the relatively high rate of drowning deaths in Canada and provides some common reasons. Summarizes a Red Cross report which recommends a combination of new legislation, enforcement, training courses, and individual behaviour. Prepared by the CHN and reviewed by the Injury Prevention Affiliate.
- Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN)
- From: Partner feature of the month: archives
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Alcohol 'on board,' man overboard: boating fatalities in Canada
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Discusses drowning and other fatalities resulting from boating accidents in Canada and notes the high rate of such fatalities among young men and the Aboriginal population. Looks at how alcohol use and the non-use of personal floatation devices contribute to boating fatalities. Includes references. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Canadian Medical Association (CMA)
- From: CMAJ
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AquaTots: what is AquaTots?
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Explains that AquaTots introduces infants and toddlers to the joys of water activities while developing basic skills. Teaches parents/caregivers how to ensure safety at all times.
- Source: Canadian Red Cross
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Backyard pool safety tips from the Red Cross
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Explains that drownings occur when children can easily access a pool or are left unsupervised. Adds that young adults are often injured while diving. Offers guidelines to avoid such incidents.
- Source: Canadian Red Cross
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Boating and fishing safety tips
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Offers safety tips to consider when operating a boat. Cites new federal regulations for Pleasure Craft Operators (PCO) and stresses the importance of taking a boat operating course. Provides general statistics on boating incidents.
- Source: Lifesaving Society New Brunswick Branch
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Boatsmart Canada
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Offers information on selecting the right lifejackets and
personal floatation devices (PFDs), alcohol and boating, hypothermia, and ice safety.
- Source: Canadian Red Cross
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Canadian Red Cross
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Focuses on promoting humanitarian values, disaster preparedness, disaster response, and health and community care, both nationally and internationally. Offers home health care and abuse prevention services. Web site includes news stories, information on programs, services and courses, and links to relevant sites.
- Source: Canadian Red Cross
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Canadian Safe Boating Council
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Collaborates with member organizations and other interested parties in the promotion and development of safe and responsible recreational boating. Provides news, forthcoming conference information, links, and online research documents on personal flotation devices (PFDs).
- Source: Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC)
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Do you have what it takes to have fun boating?
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Outlines the safety requirements involved in the use of personal watercraft (PWC) including: proof of competency regulations; mandatory safety equipment; minimum age limits; and rules relating to water-skiing and towing. Offers advice on renting, lending, and operating a PWC.
- Source: Transport Canada
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Drowning
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Provides basic facts and statistics on drowning, particularly as related to children and toddlers. Lists safety procedures to observe around the house, outside the house, and near the pool.
- Source: IMPACT, the injury prevention centre of Children's
Hospital
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