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What’s yellow, has four arms, flies and is a popular safety mascot? It’s Louie the Lightning Bug! If you’re looking for some fun activities to do with young students in …
Outdoor safety for do-it-yourself projects
Updated April 2020 The weather is warm, the birds are out and it’s a great time to take on some outdoor projects. Before you build that new deck, shed, tree …
Electrical safety in the kitchen
Updated April 2020 The saying “too many cooks in the kitchen” may ring true with more people currently staying at home. Grocery stores are experiencing an increased demand for baking …
Protect your home from Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is “the silent killer” — colourless, odourless and tasteless gas you won’t be able to detect on your own. If you have a carbon monoxide detector, a beep …
Boating, fishing or swimming this summer? Know the deadly risks around dams
Near a generating station the water may seem calm. But below the surface are powerful currents that can drag you to the bottom. And that’s just one of the dangers …
Click Before You Dig, Drill or Excavate
Updated May 2020 At this time of year many Manitoba homeowners are itching to get outside to begin working in their yards. If you’re among this group and if you’re planning …
New Summer Job? Don’t let it kill you.
Injury rates among young workers spike between May and September, when young people are off school and in their seasonal jobs. Many of these accidents are the result of pressures and …
What to do if You Encounter a Downed Power Line
Do you know what to do if you encounter a downed power line? Picture it. There’s a winter storm and snow and ice has built up on the road, trees …
Winter Power Outage Safety
If the lights go out this winter… Winter is unpredictable and storms can disrupt electrical service without warning. Your power may be off for a few hours or, in extreme …
Carbon Monoxide in the Home
Is it the flu or is it your flue? Many of the symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning have people thinking they are suffering from a common flu. However exposure …
