Injury prevention

Find safety information to prevent injuries at home and outdoors.

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Household chemical safety

Learn about household chemical safety to prevent burns, fires, poisoning and explosions.

Window covering safety

Learn about the strangulation risk associated with window coverings with long, accessible cords and how to reduce the risk.

Backyard trampoline and inflatable play structure safety

Learn about the risks associated with trampolines and inflatable play structures and steps for safer use.

Magnets

Learn about the safety risks associated with small, powerful magnets and how they can lead to serious injury when swallowed.

Sports

Find information to prepare your children to play sports safely.

Swim safe

Find information on swimming and pool safety. These tips will help protect your children from serious injury or death.

Helmet safety

Learn tips for choosing the right helmet and how to wear helmets safely.

Safety around the house

Learn how to identify and fix hazards in your home so it is safe for your children.

Water temperature, burns and scalds

Learn about the hazards of hot water and bathtubs for children. Prevent injury with these safety tips.

Lead-based paint

Learn about the health risks of using lead-based paint and lead poisoning. Also find information on how to check if your home contains lead-based paint.

Lead and cadmium in children's jewellery

Learn about the health risks of lead and cadmium in children's jewelry. Find safety tips to protect your child from the negative effects of these metals.

Backyard safety

Many Canadians spend a lot of their time working and relaxing in their backyards during the warmer months. Find out how to enjoy your backyard safely.

Furniture, appliance and television tip-overs

Learn what causes appliances and televisions to tip over and how to reduce the risk.

Holiday safety

Learn how to manage the health and safety hazards of holiday items you bring into your home.

Playpens

Learn about safe assembly, use, placement and maintenance of children's playpens.

Winter sports and recreation safety

Learn how to reduce the risk of injuries and stay safe during winter sports and recreation activities.

Injury tracking

Learn more about what we are doing in injury surveillance.

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2025-12-10