The Injury Prevention Centre, University of Alberta, is committed to reducing injuries. Did you know injuries are the leading killer of Albertans under 45?
Edmonton AB, Canada
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Save the date! October 20 to 26 is Canadian Youth Road Safety Week! Join the conversation on social media, using the hashtags #OurFutureRoads #CYRSW2025 parachute.ca/ourfutureroads
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Know the signs: headache, dizziness, blurred vision, feeling “in a fog.” Also: difficulty concentrating, emotional changes, and sleep issues. If you suspect a concussion - stop activity and get medical help. 🔗 parachute.ca/en/injury-topic… #ConcussionEd #CheckForConcussions #TurnSafetyOn
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We're seeing more golf carts on the streets, in parking lots, and in the school drop-off line. Low-speed does not equal low-risk, and car seats aren't properly tested for safety on golf carts, so use these tips to keep your kids (and everyone) safer.
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CASA Raising Awareness About Grain Safety with Fifth Annual BeGrainSafe Week | L'Association canadienne de sécurité agricole sensibilise la popul... - mailchi.mp/casa-acsa/dcoa57a…
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If an evacuation alert is issued, pack essentials like medication, important documents, and emergency kits. Have enough medication and water for at least 3 days. #ABWildfire
Click below for more resources: ⬇️
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ALT Emergency survival kit with canned food, water bottles, first aid kit, flashlight, knife, matches, and medication on a wooden surface.
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#NationalDrowningPreventionWeek, recognized by @lifesavingabnwt, starts today. #DYK: 400+ Canadians die in preventable water-related incidents each year. One drowning is far too many.
Learn important #watersafety tips from our partners this week at lifesavingsociety.com/water-….
ALT Water is pictured in a swimming pool.
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19 people have died on Edmonton roads this year.
We’re not sugarcoating it anymore.
Slow down. Put down the phone. Don’t drive drunk.
We’re dead serious about change.
Are you?
#deadserious #saferstreets #slowdown #dontdrivedrunk
Injury Prevention Centre retweeted
Saturday Car Seat Clinic! You can book an appointment on our website safecommunitywb.ca or show up for a walk in appointment. We will be at Summit GM in Gregoire and you can follow our signage and posts the morning of to guide you to us. Come get your seats checked :)
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Our season of fire station open houses kicks off this weekend! Join us at Clareview Fire Station 18 this Saturday between 12-4 pm to meet your friendly neighbourhood firefighters and fire prevention officers, explore #yeg's fire trucks, and pick up important fire safety tips. 1/2
ALT A firefighter is pictured demonstrating firefighting equipment at a fire station open house. The graphic reads, "Visit your community fire station!"
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📢 Alberta Rural Health Week 2025 is almost here! 📢
Let's show our appreciation for the healthcare professionals who go above and beyond to provide quality care in rural communities.
Learn how you can participate at RhPAP.ca/ARHW
#ABRuralHealthWeek
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Good afternoon, #yeg! An industrial facility in the northeast will be flaring until approximately 7:00 p.m. tonight. Please know this visible flame is not an emergency event — there is no need to report in to 9-1-1. Thank you!
ALT Large flames are pictured burning from two flare stacks during gas flaring.
Five tips for staying safe on an e-scooter: U of A experts provide advice on how to avoid injury while enjoying the latest micromobility craze.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Z9iGSk
Farms are busy places with lots of activity and traffic.
Protecting kids from incidents involving farm traffic starts with educating them about road safety.
For info on how to #KeepKidsFarmSafe: kidsfarmsafe.ca
Farm machinery is essential on every farm. But it’s also dangerous, and incidents can happen in an instant.
#KeepKidsFarmSafe by teaching them that farm machinery are not toys.
For more tips: kidsfarmsafe.ca
Growing up on a farm is a great experience. But there are areas that aren’t safe for kids on the farm.
#KeepKidsFarmSafe with safe play areas away from farm activity and other hazards.
More info at kidsfarmsafe.ca
Webinar time!
Join Dr. Kris Jatana, Dr. Gary Smith, Jonathan Midgett, PhD, and Trista Hamsmith on this webinar on button battery safety, hosted by Trainees for Child Injury Prevention and @PreventChildInj. 21 May from 1-2 PM (EST)
Register now: bit.ly/4jW1CaW
Newborn farm animals are cute, but protective mothers can get aggressive if they think their young are in danger.
#KeepKidsFarmSafe and teach them best practices to stay safe around livestock.
Learn more: kidsfarmsafe.ca
Water safety is important on the farm, especially for young children.
Prevent drownings on the farm by fencing water hazards and teaching kids about water safety.
Let’s #KeepKidsFarmSafe: kidsfarmsafe.ca
𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸!
Let’s raise awareness about farm safety to #KeepKidsFarmSafe and nurture the future of agriculture.
For more details, visit kidsfarmsafe.ca
