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First Aid for Fractures
A fracture is a broken bone. It needs medical care. If the broken bone is the result of major trauma or injury, call 911 or your local emergency number. When to Seek Emergency Help Also call for emergency help if: Treatment To avoid making the injury worse, don’t move the person unless you must. Take…
Mental Health & Addictions
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call: 1-888-617-77151-877-435-7170 (Manitoba Suicide Line) Southern Health-Santé Sud offers a range of mental health and addictions services in partnership with community services to provide a continuum of care to individuals experiencing challenges with mental health and addictions. Mental Health & Addictions Contact Information Mental Health Access – To…
Choking: First Aid and Prevention
When food or some other foreign object becomes stuck in the airway it can cause choking. Choking prevents oxygen from getting to the lungs and the brain. Lack of oxygen to the brain for more than 4 minutes may cause brain damage or death. It’s important for all people to recognize and know how to handle…
Springtime Necessities of Bear and Wildlife Safety
Spring is a time when bears are very active. Bears (and other wildlife) can pose aserious threat to workers in wilderness areas. Employers need to assess the risk anddevelop an emergency response plan.Assessing and planning for the risk of wildlife encountersEmployers and workers should consider more than just bears when working in bearcountry.Anaphylactic shock from…
Just the Facts – Winter Driving
Winter driving can be a white-knuckle ride. Snow, ice and long, dark nights all pose challenges to those behind the wheel. Whether you operate a car, truck or snowmobile, winter driving requires special attention. Collisions in Canada Winter Roads Snowmobiles Safety Tips Credit: RCMP
Driving Safely in Winter
Winter Driving Tips See And Be Seen Adapt Your Driving Use Winter Tires Transport Canada recommends using winter tires on all wheels for driving in cold, snowy or icy conditions. They provide better traction than all-season tires because they: Safe Braking Proper braking is important to safe winter driving. Since it takes longer to stop…
Five Christmas Tree Safety Tips For A Safe Holiday Season
‘Tis the season for consumers to celebrate with Christmas traditions, from baking cookies and stringing lights to decorating their Christmas trees, both live and artificial. In the midst of these holiday traditions, it is essential that consumers also take a moment to consider and practice Christmas tree safety. There are five easy ways to practice…
What to Do About Frostbite
Exposure to below-freezing temperatures can cause frostbite, a rare but serious condition that needs emergency medical care. Frostbite can affect any area of the skin, and in extreme cold can develop within minutes. What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Frostbite? How Do I Treat Frostbite? If you think your child has frostbite, bring them indoors right…
Flu (Influenza): Prevention and Risks
How the Flu Spreads The flu is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs. It’s mainly caused by 2 types of flu viruses: It spreads very easily from person to person. A person can spread the flu virus to others even before they notice any symptoms. They release infectious respiratory particles (the virus) into…
Wildfires – Get Prepared
Wildfires are Canada’s second most costly disaster and impact every region in Canada. Hotter temperatures and drier conditions are changing the frequency and intensity of wildfires. Wildfire events do not impact communities equally. Indigenous communities are more likely to be evacuated due to long standing socioeconomic conditions and vulnerabilities that become intensified by wildfire and…