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The Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council
THE FIRE MARSHAL'S PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY COUNCIL was established in 1993 to promote fire prevention and public education through sponsorships and partnerships with various groups and individuals with an interest in public safety.

Older & Wiser: Home Fire Safety Check for Family and Friends of Older Adults
When it comes to fire, adults over age 65 are at greater risk than any other group. As most fire deaths occur in the home, it is important that older people know how to protect themselves. If you are a senior, or have a relative or friend in this vulnerable group, please take a few minutes to complete this fire safety check of your / their home. It could be a lifesaver.
Source: Fire Marshall's Public Fire Safety Council

Senior Drivers
Here are some frequently asked questions about the policies and programs of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, in particular questions concerning senior drivers.
Source: Government of Ontario

12 steps to stair safety at home
Stairs are an important cause of falls resulting in serious injury or death of seniors. This one-page checklist reminds seniors of the common hazards in stairways, and the proper ways to set up and use your stairs.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

About the Division of Aging and Seniors
The Division of Aging and Seniors (<acronym>DAS</acronym>) provides federal leadership on seniors' public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging. As such, <acronym title="Division of Aging and Seniors">DAS</acronym> is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area. The Division strives to influence policy development, to expand and transfer the knowledge base, and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging, including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Accessible Housing by Design - Ramps
After reading this publication, you will understand how a ramp should be built, the materials that should be used and things to take into consideration before building a ramp on your home. 
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Best Practices: Treatment and Rehabilitation for Seniors with Substance Use Problems
Falls represent a serious and widespread problem in Canada, with about one third of older Canadians experiencing a fall each year, and many suffering the pain and loss of independence that often result. Section 1 of Promising Pathways provides information on the most effective strategies and interventions for reducing falls and preventing injuries among seniors who live in the community.
Source: Government of Canada. Health Canada. Population and Public Health Branch. Division of Aging and Seniors.

Bruno and Alice: A love story in twelve parts about seniors and safety
This series of twelve illustrated stories follows the whimsical romance of two active seniors who, through lack of prevention, end up in awkward situations and almost miss their rendez-vous with love. The stories offer insight into some of the personal preventive measures seniors can take to make their environment safer and prevent injuries.
Source: Public Health Agency, Division of Aging and Seniors

Canada Safety Council
The Canada Safety Council is a national, non-government, charitable organization dedicated to safety. Our mission is to lead in the national effort to reduce preventable deaths, injuries and economic loss in public and private places throughout Canada. We serve as a credible, reliable resource for safety information, education and awareness in all aspects of Canadian life - in traffic, at home, at work and at leisure.
Source: Canada Safety Council

Candle Safety
Here are a number of precautions you can take to reduce health and safety risks when you burn candles.
Source: Health Canada, It's Your Health

Consumer Product Safety
Consumer Product Safety (CPS) works closely with partners and stakeholders to protect consumers from product-related hazards and to promote the safe use of products.
Source: Health Canada

Emergency Supplies Checklist
Being prepared for an emergency is everyone's responsibility. This checklist for emergency preparedness can help you and your family be better prepared.
Source: Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. Provincial Emergency Program.

Enhancing Safety and Security for Canadian Seniors: Setting the Stage for Action
This report focuses on the issue of safety and security for older Canadians. It addresses three specific components of safety and security: injuries, predominantly in relation to falls, elder abuse, and crime. Available in PDF format only.
Source: Health Canada

The Falls Prevention Initiative
A community-based health promotion initiative established by Health Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada to help identify effective strategies to prevent falls in the community among veterans and seniors.
Source: Veterans Affairs Canada

Floods: What to do before and after
This publication helps you prepare for floods by planning ahead and taking sensible precautions to minimize flood damage.

Fun and Safe Holiday Season!
This page gives safety tips to remember during the holiday season.
Source: Health Canada

Home Adaptation Checklist
This checklist identifies adaptations that could help prevent accidents and enhance independence. It also gives some guidelines on how to hire a reputable contractor.
Source: Canada Safety Council

Injury Prevention - Home safe home?
This article discusses some of the major causes of injury to seniors -- in the house, the yard and/or nearby walkways and sidewalks -- and some of the ways they can reduce their risk. In many cases, home injuries can be prevented by: finding out where the potential hazards lie, taking appropriate precautions and making lifestyle adjustments.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Off-the-job safety
Employees are far more likely to suffer an injury at home, on the road or during leisure activities than on the job. This Web page emphasizes safety in all aspects of your life.
Source: Canada Safety Council

Prepare for the Woods
This booklet lists basic precautions that can help protect you on trips into the wilderness.
Source: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada

Prepare to survive a major Earthquake
This Web page gives you important information to help you prepare and survive an earthquake.
Source: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada

Protecting the Aquatic Environment - A Boaters Guide
As part of its mandate to promote safety and protect the marine environment, the Canadian Coast Guard is providing this guide for recreational boaters. We hope it will help you to enjoy our marine environment and to preserve Canada's unique coastal heritage.
Source: Government of Canada. Transport Canada.

Public Safety Portal - SafeCanada.ca
SafeCanada.ca provides one-stop, multi-channel access to information and services from federal, provincial, and municipal governments, and selected organizations that share responsibility for, or interest in, public safety. Safety and security information and services are integrated, easy to use and tailored to individual needs.
Source: Public Safety Canada

Riding on Air
This pamplet provides the information you need to maintain your tires properly
Source: Transport Canada

Road and Motor Vehicle Safet
The Road Safety Directorate was created in 1969 to ensure the federal government plays a significant leadership role to respond to the road safety problem in Canada.
Source: Government of Canada. Transport Canada.

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