Injury prevention
Find safety information to prevent injuries at home and outdoors.
Services and information
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.