DID YOU KNOW? Between 2008 and 2017, Canada experienced 956 recreational boating-related fatalities, averaging nearly 100 deaths annually. This data comes from the “Recreational Boating-Related Fatalities in Canada, 2008–2017 Report.” RECREATIONAL BOATING-RELATED FATALITIES: KEY FINDINGS BOATING INCIDENT DETAILS TYPE OF WATERCRAFT: PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE USE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION DRUG CONSUMPTION KEY […]
Tyler J. Moffitt – Safety Tidbits
DID YOU KNOW? From 2015 to 2019, unintentional drownings tragically claimed 2,209 lives across Canada. This data, from the 2024 edition of the Canadian Drowning Report, reveals a consistent trend nationwide. WATER RELATED DEATHS Even though the average annual water-related death rate has gone down over the past 30 years, […]
DID YOU KNOW? The Canadian Wildland Fire Information System (CWFIS) was developed by Natural Resources Canada. The system monitors fire danger conditions and fire occurrences across Canada. As well, daily weather conditions are collected from across Canada and used to produce fire weather and fire behaviour maps. In addition, satellites […]
DID YOU KNOW? Canada faces an increasing threat from WILDLAND FIRES, which are becoming more frequent and intense due to higher temperatures and drier conditions. IMPACTS OF WILDLAND FIRES IN CANADA According to the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers, Wildland Fires are a natural hazard that occurs across Canada’s landscapes, […]
DID YOU KNOW? It’s important to be prepared to face an emergency, as well as keeping your emergency preparedness in the prime and practicing the following FIVE each time: Meanwhile, last week’s Safety Tidbits Column began our exploration of the “VITAL SIX” tool and its P.O.M.P.E.E. framework, to help PEOPLE […]
DID YOU KNOW? While assembling an emergency kit involves expenses, creating a family emergency plan, staying informed about potential risks, and making community connections are all FREE, as well as essential steps towards emergency preparedness. So, if there was another step to add in the emergency preparedness process, it would […]
DID YOU KNOW? It’s Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week)! BE PREPARED. KNOW YOUR RISKS & PLAN FOR EVERY SEASON. Taking the initiative to ensure you’re prepared to protect yourself and your family during an emergency includes having a basic family EMERGENCY KIT. In addition, Public Safety Canada has information of […]
DID YOU KNOW? Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is next week. In addition, Public Safety Canada has developed an online version of a home emergency plan at: www.getprepared.gc.ca YOUR HOME EMERGENCY PLAN: THE FINAL FOUR STEPS STEP 5 – PLAN FOR PETS STEP 6 – PLAN FOR SPECIFIC RISKS STEP […]
DID YOU KNOW? Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4-10, 2025. This year, the national theme is: BE PREPARED. KNOW YOUR RISKS. In addition, Ontario’s theme is: PLAN FOR EVERY SEASON, which complements the national theme released by Public Safety Canada. As well, it only takes FOUR-SIMPLE-STEPS to become better prepared […]
DID YOU KNOW? Canadian households often contain a greater number of DANGEROUS POISONOUS PRODUCTS than people truly realize. As noted in last week’s column, Canada has a 24/7 toll-free number for POISON CENTRES. In the event of a suspected poisoning, call 1-844-POISON-X (1-844-764-7669). KEEP THE NUMBER FOR POISON CENTRES HANDY […]
DID YOU KNOW? Unintentional POISONING is a leading cause of injury-related death in Canada. FACTS ON POISONING More than 4,000 Canadians die from poisoning each year, a stark reality that now makes unintentional POISONING a leading cause of death, surpassing motor vehicle-related fatalities. In addition, this alarming trend underscores the […]
With APRIL FOOLS’ DAY behind us and spring nearly two weeks underway, the long-range weather outlook indicates a trend towards melting temperatures. DID YOU KNOW? A FOOL is generally defined as someone who lacks sound judgement or acts without considering the consequences. During the month of April, some safety advocates […]
