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