Concussion
Learn the basics about concussion: What it is, the the signs and symptoms, what should you do if you suspect a concussion, and how to treat it.
Cycling
Cycling is a healthy way to travel and injury risk lessens when roads are built to protect cyclists and vehicle speed limits lowered. Read also safety tips and best practices for cyclists of all ages.
Child carriers and trailers
Child carriers and trailers for bikes can introduce your child to the joys of bike riding, but it’s important to know the potential risks. Injuries can happen with both products but bike trailers are considered somewhat safer because children are lower to the ground and have less of a distance to fall in a crash. […]
Drowning
Drowning prevention tips for parents to keep children safe in bathtubs, backyard pools and play parks and water features.
Play parks and water features
How to help prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring on splash pads, wading pools, ponds, fountains and other water features.
Helmets
Learn about proper helmet fitting and replacements, which helmets are safe to use and which helmets to use for which activity.
Helmets for bicycles, inline skating, scooter riding and skateboarding
Bike helmets can also be used for inline skating and scooter riding. Skateboarding has a different, special helmet. Helmet fitting Use the right helmet size Check if the helmet is fitting correctly Shake your head from side to side and from front to back. The helmet should not move around. Properly fit a helmet Don’t […]
Helmets for winter activities
Helmet fitting Helmet replacements Hockey helmet replacement Ski or snowboard helmet replacement Helmets that are safe to use Helmets standards Helmets for sale in Canada should have certification from CSA, Snell or ASTM. It is not safe to use a second-hand helmet Using a second-hand helmet is not recommended. The history and the age of […]
Playgrounds and play spaces
Safety features and hazards to look out for in playgrounds, safety concerns about trampolines and benefits of unstructured outdoor play and risky play.
Built playgrounds
What to look out for in community and backyard playgrounds.