Tag archives: Summer Safety

Tips for Sun Safety this Summer

#AskSimonDiamond If you are headed out to the beach, pool, lake, park, or festival this summer, you need to be aware of the dangers of sun exposure. Sun exposure can cause skin cancer, heat stroke, sunburn, and other heat-related illnesses. Infants, young children, and senior adults are at the highest risk for sun-related illnesses during the summer. Make sure that you take steps to avoid illness and injury this summer by protecting yourself and your family from the sun. Sun Safety Tips Protection is Your First Defence You should always wear sunscreen when you plan to be out in the ... Read more

Swimming Pool Safety Tips for Summer

#AskCoreySax Swimming pools offer Ontario families an opportunity to have fun, be active and cool off during the warm summer weather. There are, however, dangers associated with swimming pools. According to statistics compiled by the Canadian government, drowning is the leading cause of death in children between 1and 4 years of age. Before pool season is in full swing is the perfect time to review some basic pool safety tips. Supervise children It is shocking how quickly a child left unattended at a swimming pool can drown. Parents who believe there is safety at the shallow end of a pool are ... Read more

Preventing Injuries at a Backyard BBQ

#AskCoryRubin There are some hearty souls who refuse to allow the Ontario winter weather to deter them from cooking on their outdoor grills, but the warmer summer weather is when neighbourhoods really come alive with friends and families enjoying backyard barbecues. For safety’s sake, it is important for hosts to be mindful of a few backyard BBQ safety tips to prevent accidents and injuries. Check the backyard for hazards It is a good idea to take a walk around the yard before guests arrive to spot and correct any potentially hazardous conditions. Garden tools left out can become tripping hazards, ... Read more