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For
the upcoming Canada Day festivities, everyone
at the Workers' Compensation Board of B.C. wishes
you and your family a safe and healthy holiday.
Keep
these safety tips in mind for Canada Day and the
rest of summer! Please pass this newsletter
along to friends, family, and colleagues.
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Water
Safety Guidelines for Parents and Caregivers
A
resource sheet from Child & Family Canada
According to the Red Cross, drowning is one of the
leading causes of death for Canadian children one
to four years of age, second only to motor vehicle
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Barbecue
Safety
From the British Columbia Automobile Association
"Backyard barbecues are a rite of summer. Here
are some safety pointers for the would-be gourmet
gas griller." |
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"Hamburger
Disease" / Barbecue Syndrome
From Health Canada
Proper handling and cooking of food can practically
eliminate "hamburger disease" - the common
name for a type of food poisoning caused by the
bacteria verotoxigenic E. coli, or VTEC.
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Driving
Tips for Summer Trips
From the Canada Safety Council (CSC)
Long journeys, drowsy drivers, restless passengers,
and trailers being towed are just some of the risk
factors that make summer the most dangerous time
of year to be on the roads.
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Safety
in the Great Outdoors
From the Canada Safety Council (CSC)
The CSC offers safety tips for people enjoying Canada's
parks, forests, and wilderness areas. |
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West
Nile Virus - Protect Yourself!
From Health Canada
For most Canadians, there is a low risk of illness
from West Nile virus - a virus most often transmitted
to people when they are bitten by infected mosquitoes.
But it's still important to minimize your risk and
know the symptoms.
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Campfire
Safety
From the BC Ministry of Forests
What's camping without a campfire? Check out these
safety tips before you build one. |
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Preventing
Heat Stress (PDF 2.7MB)
From the Workers' Compensation Board of B.C.
Working in the heat and doing heavy physical work
can affect the body's cooling system. This booklet
provides a basic overview of risk factors and offers
tips on preventing, recognizing, and treating heat
stress. |
