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If you are out to choose a tree this weekend please see the tip below. Once you get it home; definitely keep it watered.
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94% of fire-related deaths in BC were caused by residential structural fires. Test your smoke alarms at least once a year and develop an escape plan for every room in your home. #firesafety
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As the number of fire-related injuries and deaths increases in the province, we're partnering with @BC_FireSafety and @Preventable to promote smoke alarm uptake and testing. Read more: injuryresearch.bc.ca/bcirpu-…
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Preparing a home for kids is an important step to keep little ones safe. @YvonneSchalle talks with Samantha Bruin of The Community Against Preventable Injuries to find out what you can do to make sure your home is safe for toddlers and young children.
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In partnership with @Preventable, we want to remind you that throwing unused or expired medication in the garbage can pose a hazard to children and pets. Instead, bring it back to our pharmacy for safe disposal. Learn more here: bit.ly/3JiJ3ws
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Dr. Ian Pike talking about @Preventable's mission and tackling the biggest issue that most British Columbians don't think injuries will happen to them. #CANInjuryPrevention #CIPC2022
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Happening now ☑️ Panel Discussion: Social Marketing and Public/Private Partnerships in #InjuryPrevention. Meet the panelists: Shawn Pettipas @BCAA, Brooke Moss @pacbluecross and Adam Bell @TYLI_Group. #CANInjuryPrevention #CIPC2022 – at Vancouver, British Columbia
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In B.C., pedestrian fatalities spike in the fall and winter months as visibility worsens. If you’re driving, always be alert and ready to yield to pedestrians. #ShareTheRoadBC @Preventable
Find out more: ow.ly/hi0U50LqczP
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Giant banana peel sculpture asks: Can you see the accident waiting to happen? vancouversun.com/news/local-…
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Check out this massive banana peel sculpture by the Olympic Cauldron in Vancouver📍 before 3:30 pm today! @VanConventions @Preventable #CANInjuryPrevention #PreventableBanana @BCIRPU – at Vancouver, British Columbia
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Watch out for the giant banana peel!🍌 vancouverisawesome.com/local…
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Breaking ground? Avoid safety hazards and costly repairs by remembering to click or call @BC1Call before you dig. Learn more: ms.spr.ly/6015wdBiR #DigSafe
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Are you sure you’re ready to return to work after a concussion? Check out our Return-to-Work guide to learn more: bit.ly/2RRMnY8
@DMCBrainHealth @BCCHresearch #WorkSafe
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Surfing made its debut at this year’s #SummerOlympics in Tokyo. Learn more about common injuries in #surfing and how to prevent them on the Active & Safe Central website: activesafe.ca/surfing/
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On average 42% of BC wildfires are human-caused with 59% sparked by people last year. Be responsible and report wildfires to 1-800 663-5555 or *5555 on your cell.
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A great way to show respect for roadside workers is to make eye contact and be patient. Slow down, even if you don’t see anyone. More tips here: bit.ly/34z4RiI #ConeZoneBC
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Most of #BC is in a high to extreme fire danger rating, and ~319 wildfires are currently burning in the province. Now is an important time to get prepared for a #BCwildfire, even if where you live isn't directly affected.
Learn how by visiting preparedbc.ca/wildfires
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Concussions that happen on or off the clock can affect an employee’s performance. Improve your understanding of brain injuries and prioritize your workers’ health with the CATT Tool for Workers and Workplaces: bit.ly/3bkyAjK
@DMCBrainHealth @BCCHresearch
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Now that the weather is warming up, check out this video on how to reduce your risk of slips, trips or falls outdoors. youtu.be/WePiswDeUkE
