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

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The Importance of Wearing a Lifejacket or Personal Flotation Device

Transport Canada’s Small Vessel Regulations require that all personal flotation devices should be comfortable and functional enough to be worn at all times. However, the regulation does not technically require that you should wear a lifejacket or personal flotation device. Nonetheless, it is a good idea to wear this protective gear whenever you are on … Continue reading The Importance of Wearing a Lifejacket or Personal Flotation Device Tags: Accident, Lifejacket, personal flotation devices, Safety, Transport Canada