All-Terrain Vehicle Safety

Whether it's to ski at Whistler and Blackcomb, fish for salmon and halibut or golf among panoramic mountain vistas, British Columbia is among the world's most popular destinations for active vacationers, regardless of the season.   Among the more popular pursuits in non-winter months is back country exploration on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). While designs … Continue reading All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Tags: Accident, All-Terrain Vehicle, ATV, Helmet, Injury Prevention, Safety, Sports Injury

Icicle Dangers

For years tales have been told of the “perfect murder” being committed with an icicle. A weapon that melts away even before the body is discovered? Ingenious. While most if not all of these stories seem at best improbable, they persist, perhaps in part due to the lack of a clear consensus of whether an … Continue reading Icicle Dangers

Tags: Icicles, Injury, Injury Prevention, Liability, Premises Liability Act

It’s Fall Prevention Month: Make Your Home Fall-Proof This November

November is fall prevention month! Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury for older Canadians? In fact, up to 30 per cent of seniors will experience one or more falls each year. They also account for 85 per cent of all hospitalization for Canadian seniors. Every day, 215 older adults will … Continue reading It’s Fall Prevention Month: Make Your Home Fall-Proof This November

Tags: Falls, Injury Prevention, Safety, Seniors

Playground Safety

As the weather heats up and more people are moving outdoors to enjoy the sunshine, children flock to playground areas. There are many benefits of taking children to the park, including teaching children how to share, make friends, and follow the rules. Exercise and fresh air are great for children of all ages. Equipment and … Continue reading Playground Safety

Tags: Accident, Injury, Injury Prevention, Playground Safety, Safety, Supervision

Drowning Prevention

Unfortunately, drowning is the second leading cause of death in children in Canada. While many drownings occur at the pool or the lake, most infant drownings occur in bathtubs and other small amounts of water. Toddlers are more likely to drown in swimming pools, but ponds, rivers, and lakes can also be a serious threat. … Continue reading Drowning Prevention

Tags: Drowning, Injury Prevention, Lifejacket, Personal Flotation Device, Safety

Pedestrian Safety

Between 2010 and 2014, an average of seven pedestrians lost their lives every year in motor vehicle collisions in the city of Vancouver. In fact, in 2014, pedestrians were 36% of the total accident fatalities in Vancouver. According to Transport Canada, nearly 15% of all road traffic deaths involve pedestrians. Unfortunately, pedestrian safety continues to … Continue reading Pedestrian Safety

Tags: Accident, Injury, Injury Prevention, Pedestrian, Road Safety, Safety

Preventing Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries

Mild traumatic brain injuries are commonly known as concussions. These injuries are often caused by a blow, jolt, or bump on the head. Anytime the brain hits up against the wall of the skull, a concussion can result. Mild traumatic brain injuries can technically range from mild to severe, depending on how the injury occurred … Continue reading Preventing Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries

Tags: Concussion, Helmets, Injury Prevention, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accident, Slip and Fall, Traumatic Brain Injury