All-terrain vehicles
ATVs cause more permanent disabilities and death than most other sport or recreational activities. Here are our safety tips for ATV operation.
Caregivers’ Guide to Fall Prevention
The Caregivers’ Guide to Fall Prevention, which you can download as a printable PDF, provides simple and practical information to help caregivers understand, prevent and manage falls. Falls are the No.1 cause of injury for seniors in Canada. Falls can lead to hospital stays and make it harder for seniors to live independently. As people get older, […]
Concussion information for parents and caregivers of young children
The causes of concussion are different for young children (under 6 years of age) than for older children and adults. Young children also communicate their symptoms differently. Concussions can happen at any age As children grow older, the main causes of concussion change Falls are the most common cause of concussions in young children under […]
Multilingual concussion resources
Parachute has translated key concussion resources, updated in 2024 to reflect the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport, 2nd Edition, into an additional seven languages most commonly used in Canada beyond English and French. The following resources have been translated: Languages available:
Burns and scalds
Safety tips to prevent burns and scalds in your home, including reducing tap water temperature and installing smoke alarms.
Hot tap water
- How to check and lower the tap water temperature in your home.
- Water temperature for health and cleaning concerns.
Poison Prevention Week
This Canada-wide awareness week, held annually during the third week of March, draws attentions to common causes of inadvertent poisoning.
Smoke alarms
How to install and maintain smoke alarms, and the types of alarms you can use.
Training
Parachute and our partners offer injury-training programs in areas such as concussion recognition and management, fall prevention, road safety and child safety.
Car seats
How to keep your child safe while travelling in a motor vehicle or other modes of transportation, including how to choose the right car seat.