Category: Safety Information

Our modern workplaces no longer fit neatly into four walls. Hybrid schedules, remote setups and co-working spaces are here to stay, and traditional risk management frameworks must catch up. Mental health risks, like isolation, anxiety and stress, are rising. Physical injuries can go unreported. And often, first aid provision, both mental and physical, is ill-equipped Read more

If your child might have taken a poison and is not acting normally, passes out, has a seizure, or has trouble breathing: Call 911 or get emergency medical care right away. Don’t try to make your child vomit or give ipecac. Take the bottle or container of the pills or liquid that your child took to the ER or hospital. Read more

Cold Weather and Your Health Manitoba winters can be very cold and sometimes unpredictable. Exposure to colder temperatures can be a health concern. During the winter it’s important to dress appropriately for weather conditions and to be prepared for weather events like winter storms and cold temperatures.  How can cold weather affect my health? Exposure Read more

How You Can Reduce the Risk of Falls as an Older Adult. Our bodies naturally change with age and these changes affect the way we feel, move, and behave. A fall can have a devastating and lasting impact on a person, resulting in injury, chronic pain and a reduced quality of life. Even without an Read more

Nights are getting cooler, and the trees are starting to change colors as autumn begins. And routines are changing because kids are back to school, the days are shorter and winter planning is underway. Think safety as you enjoy the cooler temperatures and vibrant colors: Safely warm up by the fire. Inspect your fireplace before Read more

Opioids = Heroin, Morphine, Fentanyl, Codeine, Oxycodone, Vicodin, Percocet, Tylenol #3 and Methadone Treatable with a medication called Naloxone. Naloxone is very safe drug and will only work if there are opioids in the body. Stimulant Overdose Stimulant = Cocaine, Crystal Meth, MDMA (Ecstasy), Ritalin and Caffeine Call 9-1-1 if the person has: Other Depressants Depressants Read more

Cardiac Arrest – a Medical Emergency When a person suddenly collapses, loses consciousness, and is no longer breathing or is breathing abnormally, they are likely in cardiac arrest. In Canada, an estimated 35,000 cardiac arrests happen each year, and less than 10% who have an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survive. But quick action by bystanders – Read more

Tornadoes are …occurring or likely to occur soon….  Here are some things you can do to protect yourself and property. 1.  Know where to take shelter.  Your family could be anywhere when a tornado strikes–at home, at work, at school, or in the car. Discuss with your family where the best tornado shelters are and how Read more

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 Read more