Tag archives: Pool Safety

How to have a fun and safe Victoria Day

#AskPatrycjaMajchrowicz For many Canadians, Victory Day is the first long weekend of the summer. Many people take to the roads heading for rivers, lakes and other places to celebrate the holiday. Others choose to stay at home and celebrate with friends and relatives in their backyards. Whether its traffic or backyard mishaps, the chances of being injured in an accident increases during Victoria Day celebrations. Here are a few tips to keep people safe as they celebrate Victoria Day. Avoid drugs or alcohol if driving Avoid consuming alcohol or drugs that can impair your ability to safely operate your vehicle. ... Read more

Learning Liability: Swimming Pool Safety (and Occupier’s Liability!)

#AskDanielDiamond When it comes down to it, owning your pool is a privilege (and an awesome one at that), but are you doing everything you can to ensure that you’re protected from any sort of liability? As a property owner, it’s your responsibility to ensure that nobody is harmed while they swim in your pool; pools clearly have the option to be deadly if the proper steps aren’t taken. There’s a legislation in place within Ontario that’s called the “Occupiers’ Liability Act”, which essentially means that property owners and occupiers of all types are responsible to keep their property safe. ... Read more