Thinking about letting your child ride on the road? Check:
Are the streets busy or quiet?
How much practice do they have?
Do they know the rules of the road?
Start together, go slow, and build confidence safely.
More tips: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/cycling/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn
Around age 10, kids start to have the skills needed to ride safely on the road. Younger children? Always ride with an adult or older child. Build their skills gradually and practice in different environments🔗 https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/cycling/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn
In Canada, 73% of cycling deaths involve a collision with a motor vehicle. Safer streets mean safer riders: lower speeds, separated bike lanes and drivers giving cyclists enough space all play a role. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/cycling/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn
Driving in heavy rain can cause your car to hydroplane. Slow down, keep headlights on for visibility and drive with caution. Go to https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ for more driving #SafetyTips 🔗 #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn
Great article on the baffling lack of support for road safety - American based, but applies here in Canada as well. #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn www.fastcompany.com/91505393/tra...
This year's Safe Sleep Week takes place from March 9 to 13, 2026 ❕Learn how to participate in #SafeSleepWeek2026 to help reduce the risk of infant sleep-related injury and death in Canada: canada.ca/en/public-he... #SafeSleep #TurnSafetyOn
Join us for a free panel-style webinar hosted by the LeadHERs in Road Safety group, a network dedicated to supporting and elevating women and allies within Canada’s road safety industry. carsp.ca/en/events/le... #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn
Snowmobiling is fun but it can also be dangerous, especially for children. Acc. to Statistics Canada, 73 people are killed each year while riding on a snowmobile on average. Almost 90%of those killed are males. Learn how to stay safe: parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn
Driving daily on highways like the 407?🛣️ Make sure your vehicle is recall-free. Manufacturers repair recall defects at no cost, and fixing them helps keep Ontario roads safer for everyone. Check for recalls: tc.canada.ca/en/road-tran... #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn
As people get older, falls are more likely to happen. Our new Caregivers’ Guide to Fall Prevention provides simple and practical information to help caregivers understand, prevent and manage falls: parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn
Very proud of this work from @parachute.ca - practical tools and a structured, comprehensive approach for those who provide care to an older adult to prevent falls and have those sometimes difficult conversations. #FallPreventionCanada #TurnSafetyOn
The Caregivers’ Guide to Fall Prevention provides simple and practical information to help caregivers understand, prevent and manage falls. Learn how to help the person you care for reduce the number of falls: parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #FallPreventionCanada #TurnSafetyOn
🆕 from @parachute.ca:
❕ The Caregivers’ Guide to Fall Prevention
A practical resource to help you:
• reduce fall risks at home
• understand why falls happen
• know how to respond if one occurs
parachute.ca/en/injury-to...
#TurnSafetyOn #FallPreventionCA
Snow and ice mean less traction and longer stopping distances. Drive for the conditions. Check out parachute.ca/en/injury-to... for #WinterDriving tips ❄️ Rushing in winter conditions is not worth the risk. Arrive safely. #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ
With wind chills plunging across Canada, exposed skin can freeze in minutes. If it feels near -25 °C or colder, limit time outside and cover all skin. Learn more: parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn
Skiing and snowboarding #tips🎿 Warm up and stretch before hitting the slopes. Cold muscles are more likely to strain or tear, especially in winter conditions. parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn
Wear a helmet every time you skate, especially on outdoor or community rinks. A proper helmet can reduce the risk of head injuries if you fall or bump into another skater. parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn
⛸️ Ice skating is a blast but falls and collisions can cause injuries. Pick smooth, clear ice and avoid cracks or holes. Warm up your legs and ankles before you step on the ice. parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn
🏒 Ice hockey is one of Canada’s favourite winter sports but injuries happen. Warm up before every game, stretch after and always follow the rules to avoid dangerous incidents. More tips: parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn
Unplug lights before bed or going out. Frayed cords or overheated bulbs can start fires - a quick unplug keeps your home safe as you #HolidaySafely. parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn
The kitchen gets busy during holiday season. Carry hot drinks carefully, especially around kids - scald injuries happen fast and are entirely preventable: parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn #HolidaySafely
Cruise control isn’t built for winter. When roads are icy or slick, you need full control of your speed and braking. Turn it off and keep your foot ready. For more #winterdriving tips: parachute.ca/en/injury-to...
#TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ
“If a person is hit by a car that’s going 80 km/h, which is pretty slow for a highway, they have a 90% chance of being killed in that collision,” - Stephanie Cowle, our Director of Knowledge Translation for CTV News: ctvnews.ca/kitchener/ar... #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn
It's #FallPreventionMonthCA 🪜 Stair safety matters: use hardware-mounted gates at the top and pressure-mounted at the bottom. If your child’s chin is level with the top-gate, it’s time to remove it. parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn
Our President and CEO Pamela Fuselli spoke with Ottawa Now host Kristy Cameron about preventing serious injuries when tobogganing. The segment begins at 20:45: omny.fm/shows/580-cf... #TurnSafetyOn
It’s #FallPreventionMonthCA 🏠 For infants and toddlers, most falls happen at home — beds, furniture, stairs. Quick tip: get down on your child’s level to spot hazards you might miss. Learn more: parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn
Snow, slush, or fog all affect how far ahead you can see and how quickly you can stop.
Slow down, increase your following distance, and drive like you expect the unexpected: parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ
Parachute’s Claire Westmacott, MPH, contributed to the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism’s new Ageism Toolkit and Education Module - tackling how ageism affects care and injury prevention: ccaageism.ca/ageism-toolk... #TurnSafetyOn
Snow’s here ❄️ Time to book that winter tire change. #WinterTires grip better in cold, icy and snowy conditions. Once the temperature hits –7°C, all-season tires lose traction. Learn more ➡️ parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ
November is #FallPreventionMonthCA! DYK Canadians aged 65+ are projected to make up between 21.9% and 32.3% of the population by 2073? Making #FallPrevention part of the routine matters ➡️ parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/fall-pre... #MoveImproveRemove #TurnSafetyOn
