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The Injury Prevention Centre, University of Alberta, is committed to reducing injuries. Did you know injuries are the leading killer of Albertans under 45?
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Do you have an interest in farm safety? Would you like to brush up on your farm safety skill set? CASA Online Training is free for the month of March to celebrate Canadian Ag Safety Week! https://casa-acsa.ca/en/training/online-training

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Webinar time! Canadian Agricultural Safety Week is 16-22 March, 2025. On 18 March from 10:00 - 11:30 AM (MDT), join CASA for their forum on the impacts changing and extreme weather have on farmersโ€™ mental health. Register now: https://bit.ly/41FySwk

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Next week is ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ. Stay tuned for tips on keeping kids safe from unintentional poisonings. #NPPW2025 #PoisonPrevention

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In countless electronic devices, lithium batteries have become common in most homes. With convenience comes potential ๐Ÿ”ฅ hazards. โ€ข Never overcharge or over-discharge. โ€ข Avoid extreme heat or moisture. โ€ข Check for signs of damage like swelling. โ€ข Dispose of them properly.

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With temperatures on the plus side in much of the province, wild ice has a chance to melt. Always check the thickness of wild ice before heading out on your winter activities.

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Are you new to the field of Injury Prevention? Does your work intersect with the field of Injury Prevention? Our friends at @parachutecanada.bsky.social have a developed an Introduction to Injury Prevention course to get you started. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/43bRkxU

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Parachute is launching a new online course, Introduction to Injury Prevention. To find out more about it, join our free webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 19, noon ET. #TurnSafetyOn #CANInjuryPrevention us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Join our friends at @braincareab for their ๐˜œ๐˜ฏ๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ค๐˜ฌ ๐˜ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜—๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ญ speaker series. Dr Wasif Hussein will discuss the cause and management of headaches after concussion on 12 Feb, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM (MT) Register now:

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Have you registered for the 6th Canadian Fall Prevention Conference? Co-hosts Parachute and KITE/UHN invite you to the first in-person Canadian Fall Prevention Conference in six years on the 9th and 10th of April, 2025. Register now: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/FALLCONFERENCE2025/home

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Fire safety is everyone's responsibility. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Learn more from @thecityofedmonton.bsky.social : https://www.edmonton.ca/residential_neighbourhoods/fire-and-safety

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When buying smoke alarms at retail stores or through online websites, always ensure the products meet Canadian safety standards. How can you tell? Find out here: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/home-safety/fire-safety.html

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Slush, snow, or ice was involved in about 25% of fatal collisions and 27% of injury collisions. Slow down and be careful navigating intersections in the winter. #ShiftIntoWinter

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Heading for some shredding this weekend? Shred hard. Shred smart. Always wear a helmet when you're out ripping the slopes. #GnarPow

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Webinar time! Join the Brain Care Centre for their ๐˜œ๐˜ฏ๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ค๐˜ฌ ๐˜ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜—๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ญ speaker series. Dr Wasif Hussein will discuss the cause and management of headaches after concussion on 12 Feb, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM (MT) Register now: bit.ly/3DRFy0X

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New to winter driving? Join our friends at amacommunity.bsky.social for a free virtual webinar on safe winter driving on 28 Jan at 12PM. Register now: bit.ly/4aqVkMm

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Did you get a live Christmas tree this year? Make sure to water it regularly. Find out why: nist.gov/video/christ...

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Each day in Canada, 4 people are killed in impairment-related MVCs. Have a plan this holiday season. ๐——๐—ผ๐—ป'๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ.

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Our office is winding down for 2024 but plan to spend more time here in the new year. In the meantime, have a safe and happy holiday!

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Here for reprieve from the vitriol and toxicity of Twitter.

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