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Safety tips for swimmers  Lists water safety rules to prevent injuries and drowning, including a special note to parents. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Hot tubs: health and safety tips  Advises routine testing of the disinfectant levels of hot tubs, including proper use of chlorine pucks. Discusses health risks for adults and children and provides safety guidelines. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Swimmer's itch  Describes a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to a water-borne parasite. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, and treatment. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Water safety  Provides an on-line multiple choice test on recreational water safety. Source: Canada Safety Council (CSC) From: Kwiz corner Water safety tips for parents  Offers parents advice on how to ensure that their children enjoy a safe and fun summer in and around pools, lakes and rivers. Present statistics on children and drowning from a report by the Canadian Red Cross. Source: Canada Safety Council (CSC) From: Child safety Water safety  Lists water safety guidelines for parents and caregivers, and water safety rules for children. Source: Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) Enjoy a safe summer!  Stresses the importance of knowing where to draw 'the stupid line' and avoid risking serious injury while participating in water and on-land summer activities. Discusses alcohol in connection with boating and driving, cycling, in-line skating, skateboarding, camping, hiking, and water-related activities. Originally prepared by SMARTRISK. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: Partner feature of the month: archives Water safety: make every day a drowning prevention day!  Lists the Livesaving Society's top ten tips to prevent accidental drowning. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: Magazine feature of the month: archives 5 key changes could prevent most drowning deaths in Canada  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 What can I do to prevent drowning?  Presents statistics on drownings in Canada. Provides tips, for children and adults, to prevent drowning when swimming, boating, or participating in activities on ice. Created for the Canadian Health Network by SMARTRISK. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: FAQs: injury prevention
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