Safety
  • 4-400: How to Prevent Poisoning

    How to Prevent Poisoning

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2024


    Contains information on how to prevent poisoning and a checklist for poison-proofing your home.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2024


    Contains information on how to prevent poisoning and a checklist for poison-proofing your home.



    SKU: 4-400
  • 4-128: Aftermarket Car Accessories

    Aftermarket Car Accessories

    Fact Sheet, 2022


    This fact sheet explains the safety risks associated with aftermarket accessories for your child’s car seat and your vehicle and why they should not be used.

    Please note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.

    Fact Sheet, 2022


    This fact sheet explains the safety risks associated with aftermarket accessories for your child’s car seat and your vehicle and why they should not be used.

    Please note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.
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    SKU: 4-128
  • 4-202: Bicycle Safety Fact Sheet

    Bicycle Safety

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2022


    The best way to avoid injury while cycling is to follow safe practices. This fact sheet outlines some rules of the road and general tips to help you avoid injury while cycling. This resource is ideal for all cyclists.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2022


    The best way to avoid injury while cycling is to follow safe practices. This fact sheet outlines some rules of the road and general tips to help you avoid injury while cycling. This resource is ideal for all cyclists.



    SKU: 4-202
  • 4-201: How to Choose a Bicycle Helmet for Your Child

    How to Choose a Bicycle Helmet for a Child

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2022


    This document provides information on the standards for helmets, types of helmets, and how to adjust a helmet for proper fit.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2022


    This document provides information on the standards for helmets, types of helmets, and how to adjust a helmet for proper fit.



    SKU: 4-201
  • 4-126: Booster Seats

    Booster Seats

    Fact Sheet, 2022


    This fact sheet shares information about the importance of booster seats, the different types of booster seats, and tips for installing and properly fitting booster seats.

    Please note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.

    Fact Sheet, 2022


    This fact sheet shares information about the importance of booster seats, the different types of booster seats, and tips for installing and properly fitting booster seats.

    Please note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.
    or
    SKU: 4-126
  • 4-000: Rear-Facing Car Seats

    Rear-Facing Car Seats

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2022


    This fact sheet explains the different types of rear-facing car seats and how to properly buckle and tighten a child into one.

    Please note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2022


    This fact sheet explains the different types of rear-facing car seats and how to properly buckle and tighten a child into one.

    Please note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.
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    SKU: 4-000
  • 4-125: Forward Facing Car Seats

    Forward-Facing Car Seats

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2022


    This fact sheet explains the different types of forward-facing car seats, describes how to properly secure the child into one, and contains car seat installation tips.

    Please note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2022


    This fact sheet explains the different types of forward-facing car seats, describes how to properly secure the child into one, and contains car seat installation tips.

    Please note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.
    or
    SKU: 4-125
  • 4-002: Button Battery Safety

    Button Battery Safety

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2021


    This fact sheet provides information about what button batteries are, how they can be harmful to the health of children, safety tips, and what to do if a child swallows a button battery.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2021


    This fact sheet provides information about what button batteries are, how they can be harmful to the health of children, safety tips, and what to do if a child swallows a button battery.



    SKU: 4-002
  • 4-001: Concussion in Children Under the Age of 6

    Concussion in Children Under the Age of 6

    Fact Sheet, 2019


    Although the majority of concussions are minor, they can have serious outcomes for children under the age of six. This fact sheet defines what a concussion is, how concussions happen, and the signs and symptoms of a concussion. Information on treatment, potential long-term outcomes, and prevention is also provided. Aimed at health professionals and service providers who work with families.

    Fact Sheet, 2019


    Although the majority of concussions are minor, they can have serious outcomes for children under the age of six. This fact sheet defines what a concussion is, how concussions happen, and the signs and symptoms of a concussion. Information on treatment, potential long-term outcomes, and prevention is also provided. Aimed at health professionals and service providers who work with families.



    SKU: 4-001
  • 4-005: Protecting the Brain Fact Sheet

    Protecting the Brain

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    The brain enables us to do everything that we do – breathe, walk, plan for our futures, and makes us who we are as individuals. It is important to understand how the brain works so we can protect it as best as possible.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    The brain enables us to do everything that we do – breathe, walk, plan for our futures, and makes us who we are as individuals. It is important to understand how the brain works so we can protect it as best as possible.



    SKU: 4-005
  • 4-900: Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)

    Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    Explains what abusive head trauma is, including how and why it happens, the long-term effects, and how it can be prevented. Aimed at health professionals and service providers who work with families. For information aimed at caregivers, see When Your Baby Can’t Stop Crying (resource 4-902).

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    Explains what abusive head trauma is, including how and why it happens, the long-term effects, and how it can be prevented. Aimed at health professionals and service providers who work with families. For information aimed at caregivers, see When Your Baby Can’t Stop Crying (resource 4-902).



    SKU: 4-900
  • Brain Injury Due to Trauma

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    Explains the different ways the brain can be injured, including closed, open, and crushing head injuries. Information about effects on the brain and how to prevent this type of injury is also shared.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    Explains the different ways the brain can be injured, including closed, open, and crushing head injuries. Information about effects on the brain and how to prevent this type of injury is also shared.



    SKU: 4-004
  • 4-405: Fire and Burn-Related Hospitalizations Summary

    Fire and Burn-Related Hospitalizations Summary

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about fire and burn-related hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 10, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent fire and burn-related injuries in children is also provided.

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about fire and burn-related hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 10, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent fire and burn-related injuries in children is also provided.



    SKU: 4-405
  • 4-403: Sport-Related Hospitalizations Summary

    Sport-Related Hospitalizations Summary

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about sport-related hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 20, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent sport-related injuries in children is also provided.

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about sport-related hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 20, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent sport-related injuries in children is also provided.



    SKU: 4-403
  • Cycling-Related Hospitalizations Summary

    Cycling-Related Hospitalizations Summary

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about cycling-related injury hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 10, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent cycling-related injuries in children is also provided.

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about cycling-related injury hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 10, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent cycling-related injuries in children is also provided.



    SKU: 4-404