Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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A to Z Index
The A to Z Index presents a list of sites that relate to a specific subject. For example, if you were looking for anything to do with 'injuries' you would click on the letter 'I', then click on the subject 'injuries'. This would give you a list of all sites that have been assigned the subject 'injuries'.
"Accident prevention"
Yukon Territory
Bear Safety
Traveling in the Yukon wilderness involves certain risks, including the possibility of a bear attack. Although the actual danger from bears may be small, it is real. The best defence is a cool head armed with good knowledge of bear ecology and behaviour.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
FireSmart
The FireSmart program supports local non-profit organizations in their promotion of fire safety programs.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Community Services.
Protective Services
Protective Services has your safety as its primary focus. The employees here promote and co-ordinate effective fire protection and prevention, and emergency preparedness in the Yukon. Much of our work is related to educating the public.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Community Services.
Road Safety
This Web page outlines road safety initiatives undertaken by the Government of Yukon.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Highways and Public Works.
Canada
12 steps to stair safety at home
Stairs are an important cause of falls resulting in serious injury or death of seniors. This one-page checklist reminds seniors of the common hazards in stairways, and the proper ways to set up and use your stairs.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
55 Alive Driver Refresher Course
The 55 Alive Driver Refresher Course is designed to help Canadians 55 years and over to maintain their independence and their driving privileges.
Source : Canada Safety Council
Accessible Housing by Design - Ramps
After reading this publication, you will understand how a ramp should be built, the materials that should be used and things to take into consideration before building a ramp on your home.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Boating Safety Regulations Highlights
This Web page, from the Office of Boating Safety, highlights many important boating safety regulations.
Source : Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Bruno and Alice: A love story in twelve parts about seniors and safety
This series of twelve illustrated stories follows the whimsical romance of two active seniors who, through lack of prevention, end up in awkward situations and almost miss their rendez-vous with love. The stories offer insight into some of the personal preventive measures seniors can take to make their environment safer and prevent injuries.
Source : Public Health Agency, Division of Aging and Seniors
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-622-6232
- TTY Service: 1-800-926-9105
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Canada Safety Council
The Canada Safety Council is a national, non-government, charitable organization dedicated to safety. Our mission is to lead in the national effort to reduce preventable deaths, injuries and economic loss in public and private places throughout Canada. We serve as a credible, reliable resource for safety information, education and awareness in all aspects of Canadian life - in traffic, at home, at work and at leisure.
Source : Canada Safety Council
Candle Safety
Here are a number of precautions you can take to reduce health and safety risks when you burn candles.
Source : Health Canada, It's Your Health
Carbon Monoxide
Home safety information about carbon monoxide, the silent killer.
Source : Canada Safety Council
Consumer Product Safety
Consumer Product Safety (CPS) works closely with partners and stakeholders to protect consumers from product-related hazards and to promote the safe use of products.
Source : Health Canada
Emergency Supplies Checklist
Being prepared for an emergency is everyone's responsibility. This checklist for emergency preparedness can help you and your family be better prepared.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. Provincial Emergency Program.
Enhancing Safety and Security for Canadian Seniors: Setting the Stage for Action
This report focuses on the issue of safety and security for older Canadians. It addresses three specific components of safety and security: injuries, predominantly in relation to falls, elder abuse, and crime. Available in PDF format only.
Source : Health Canada
Falls
This Veteran's Affairs site gives facts on falls and and what you can do to reduce your risk of falling.
Falls and Home Injuries Vignettes
This Web page features vignettes on falls and home injuries, prepared by the National Advisory Council on Aging.
Source : Health Canada
The Falls Prevention Initiative
A community-based health promotion initiative established by Health Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada to help identify effective strategies to prevent falls in the community among veterans and seniors.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
Floods: What to do before and after
This publication helps you prepare for floods by planning ahead and taking sensible precautions to minimize flood damage.
Fun and Safe Holiday Season!
This page gives safety tips to remember during the holiday season.
Source : Health Canada
Go for It: A guide to choosing and using assistive devices
A thorough and useful document designed to encourage seniors to explore all the assistive devices at their disposal. It offers tips on figuring out what you need, where to obtain it and how to get financial help if you need it.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Home Adaptation Checklist
This checklist identifies adaptations that could help prevent accidents and enhance independence. It also gives some guidelines on how to hire a reputable contractor.
Source : Canada Safety Council
Injury Prevention - Home safe home?
This article discusses some of the major causes of injury to seniors -- in the house, the yard and/or nearby walkways and sidewalks -- and some of the ways they can reduce their risk. In many cases, home injuries can be prevented by: finding out where the potential hazards lie, taking appropriate precautions and making lifestyle adjustments.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Inventory of Canadian Programs for the Prevention of Falls Among Seniors Living in the Community
This document results from the compilation of a Canadian inventory of community-based fall prevention programs to better understand the scope and type of fall prevention activities already being offered to community-dwelling seniors in Canada.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada. Division of Aging and Seniors.
Off-the-job safety
Employees are far more likely to suffer an injury at home, on the road or during leisure activities than on the job. This Web page emphasizes safety in all aspects of your life.
Source : Canada Safety Council
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