Summer brings endless days of fun and time spent outdoors. We get a chance to enjoy the sunshine and cool off by the water, making memories to last a lifetime. While the summer months bring so much fun, it’s important to stay safe too, so we’ve put together Sun & Water Safety Tips for you...
Category: Safety
Five Tips to Stay Safe with Fireworks
We are only a couple of days away from one of the most celebrated long-weekends in North America – July 1 is Canada Day and July 4 is Independence Day in the United States. Both are great reasons to get together with family and friends, fire up the barbecue, and enjoy the sunshine. These are...
Summer Bug Bites & Allergies
Summer brings all the awesome stuff – sunshine, vacations, outdoor playtime, and long days to enjoy it all. That said, summer’s also the time for bugs, and with those pesky little critters comes the potential for summer bug bites and allergic reactions. What Happens When You’re Bitten? The most common bug bite comes from a...
Summer Home Safety Tips
As summer appears on the horizon, the first things we all think about are flip flops, sunscreen, camping, and beach towels. It’s also an important season to think about safety around the house too – even though the weather is much nicer, there are a few things to be aware of when it comes to...
5 Ways to Get Parents to Buy Into Safety
There’s no doubt that, when it comes to their children, parents make safety their top priority. Whether little ones are participating in sports, heading off to school, or enjoying time outside in the park or playground, safety always comes first. It should be no different with recreation programs so we’ve put together five ways that your...
8 Types of Fire Extinguisher (And When to Use Them)
When it comes to fire safety, making sure your home or workplace is prepared with the right type of fire extinguisher is a big deal. It’s a great precaution to take and, for smaller or containable fires, extinguishers can help to put them out or to mitigate a more serious situation until the fire department...
Spring Cleaning for a Safer Home
It’s that time of year where the worst of winter is behind us and we take every opportunity to throw open the windows and doors at home. There’s nothing better than the smell of fresh spring air to clear the cobwebs and get you in the mood for spring cleaning! While you’re at it, consider...
First Aid & CPR For Children
First Aid and CPR training is one of the most versatile skills sets available. Not only are these skills a key part of overall emergency preparedness, but they can save lives in everyday emergencies too. Pediatric first aid is a specialized form of training that organizations often require staff to have if they are working...
Ensuring Your Camp Staff Provide the Best In Safety
When your camp staff ensure the best in safety for your spring and summer programs, they in turn provide parents with peace of mind that their children are being well looked after, and that their wellbeing is top of mind. Use our 30 minute webinar, Demonstrating Your Commitment to Participant Safety, to expand and improve...
5 Ways to Make Shakeout a Family Affair
Did you know that an estimated 500,000 earthquakes occur each year, 100,000 of which can be felt? Whether you have children, pets or seniors living in your home, practicing earthquake drills and creating plans for each household member can provide peace of mind, while making your family’s safety top priority. Plus, preparing for an earthquake...