Injury prevention

Find safety information to prevent injuries at home and outdoors

General information

Household chemical safety

Household chemical safety to prevent burns, fires, poisoning and explosions

Window covering safety

How to reduce risk of strangulation associated with window coverings with long, accessible cords

Backyard trampoline and inflatable play structure safety

Risks associated with trampolines and inflatable play structures, steps for safer use

Magnets

Safety risks associated with small, powerful magnets and how they can lead to serious injury when swallowed

Sports

Prepare your children to play sports safely

Swim safe

Swimming and pool safety to help protect your children from serious injury or death

Helmet safety

Tips for choosing the right helmet and how to wear helmets safely

Safety around the house

How to identify and fix hazards in your home so it's safe for your children

Water temperature, burns and scalds

Hazards of hot water and bathtubs for children, how to prevent injury

Lead-based paint

Health risks of using lead-based paint and lead poisoning, how to check if your home contains lead-based paint

Lead and cadmium in children's jewellery

Health risks of lead and cadmium in children's jewelry, tips to protect your child from the negative effects of these metals

Backyard safety

Tips for safely barbecuing, doing yard work, using lawnmowers, and outdoor torches or any other fuel-burning device

Furniture, appliance and television tip-overs

What causes appliances and televisions to tip over and how to reduce the risk

Holiday safety

How to manage the health and safety hazards of holiday items you bring into your home

Playpens

Safe assembly, use, placement and maintenance of children's playpens

Winter sports and recreation safety

How to reduce the risk of injuries and stay safe during winter sports and recreation activities

Injury tracking

Statistics that help injury prevention workers, researchers, health care providers, public health practitioners, and the general public reduce the number and severity of injuries across Canada

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2026-01-20