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Heat wave 
Provides tips on how to be protected in case the temperature reaches very high values.
Source: Agence de la santé et des services sociaux de Montréal, Santé publique
Heat waves: young children 
Provides tips on how to protect children from dehydration during heat waves and outlines signs to watch for.
Source: Agence de la santé et des services sociaux de Montréal, Santé publique
Sun safety in Alberta: knowledge, attitudes and behaviours survey in Headwaters Health Region  PDF
Describes the results of a sun safety survey of parents with children ages two to twelve. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Alberta Cancer Board
Sunright sun safety policy for early childcare facilities  PDF
Provides guidelines to assist daycare facilities or registered family homes with the development of a sun exposure policy and the education of staff and parents. Includes steps in policy development and checklists. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Alberta Cancer Board
Sunright sun safety policy guide for outdoor workers  PDF
Provides guidelines to assist supervisors of outdoor workers and workplaces with the development of a sun exposure policy and the education of staff and management. Includes steps in policy development and checklists. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Alberta Cancer Board
Sunright sun safety policy guide for youth activities  PDF
Provides guidelines to assist sporting groups, camps and youth organizations with the development of a sun exposure policy and the education of staff and volunteers. Includes steps in policy development and checklists. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Alberta Cancer Board
'Sun-smart' your kids 
Discusses how much danger children face from the sun, and how to protect them with clothing, sunscreen, and sun glasses.
Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health
Ultraviolet light 
Describes ultraviolet light (UV) and its health effects. Outlines how much protection prescription glasses and sunglasses offer the eyes against the UV rays in sunlight.
Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health
Sports and active living 
Offers safety tips and information for activities such as cycling, hockey, and snowmobiling. Also provides information about sun safety, hypothermia, and safety in the wilderness.
Source: Canada Safety Council (CSC)
Preventing skin cancer 
Explains how exposure to UV rays can cause skin cancer and personal characteristics which may increase the risk of skin cancer.
Source: Canadian Cancer Society (CCS)
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