Lifesaving Society Ontario
400 Consumers Rd. M2J 1P8 Toronto, ON, Canada

In accordance with WSIB, the Lifesaving Society is extending the currency of its Emergency First Aid and Standard First Aid certifications (that expired after March 1, 2020) until December 31, 2021. This extension applies to these two certifications only. #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #swimming #learntoswim #leadership #learnteachleadinspire #firstaid #wsib

We all have a role to play in an emergency. By knowing your role during a major incident, you can prepare for what is within your control. Learn what you can do to protect your staff before, during and after a critical incident. Download the Major Incident Management Checklists now: http://ow.ly/QkDU50E3uvp More safety management tools are on our website here: http://ow.ly/ELLC50E3uvq... #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #swimming #lifeskills #learntoswim #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #safetymanagement #safety #emergencies #emergencypreparedness #prepared #planning

Do you need more swim instructors and pool lifeguards on staff? One solution is to program more Bronze Cross courses! On average, for every 5 registered Bronze Cross candidates, you get 1 certified swim instructor. And for every 2 registered Bronze Cross candidates, you get 1 certified pool lifeguard. Once your facility reopens, consider broadening your base with more Bronze Cross courses. Contact us for more information.... #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #swimming #lifeskills #learntoswim #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #leadership #lifesavinginstructor #swiminstructor #learnteachleadinspire

Let’s test your ice and water safety knowledge! Show us how Water Smart you are! True or False? Thick ice is stronger than thin ice. Let’s see your answers in the comments below . We’ll post the answer tomorrow.... Be Water Smart in summer, and winter! Always check the ice before you go on it, measure clean hard ice in several places and be wary of varying temperature conditions. #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #swimming #lifeskills #learntoswim #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #icesafety #ice #coldwatersafety #winterwatersafety #knowbeforeyougo See more

The 2021 Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championships that was rescheduled to November in New Brunswick has been cancelled. http://ow.ly/bRBc50E19i7

Electrical appliances like hair dryers are dangerous items to keep around the tub since they can deliver a potentially fatal shock if they fall into water while plugged in. Unplug such devices when not in use and store them away from the tub. Learn more about water safety on our website: http://www.lifesavingsociety.com/water-safety.aspx #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #swimming #lifeskills #learntoswim #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #bathtubsafety #watchmenotyourphone

Happy holidays from all of us at the Lifesaving Society Ontario! #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #swimming #lifeskills #learntoswim #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization

Did you know that bathtubs account for 16% of all drownings in Ontario? Children and seniors are most affected. Make sure children are always supervised in the bathtub and use adhesive traction stickers and grab bars to help prevent falls. Learn more about water safety on our website: http://www.lifesavingsociety.com/water-safety.aspx #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #swimming #lifeskills #learntoswim #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #bathtubsafety #watchmenotyourphone

The Lifesaving Society presents its annual Water Smart Award to an Affiliate Member of the Society for outstanding community service to drowning prevention education. Make your submission before the January 15 deadline! http://ow.ly/Z2Yf50D2DsE #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #swimming #lifeskills #learntoswim #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #watersmartaward

Are you ready to teach the new Bronze program? If you’re a Lifesaving Instructor, here’s what you need to know: 1 Find out when your employer plans to launch the new Bronze program they have until June 2022 to switch. 2 Attend a Bronze Update Clinic before teaching the new curriculum. ... 3 Purchase the new Bronze Medals Award Guide, which includes all the Test Items and Must Sees. The new Teaching Bronze USB flash drive has more than a hundred pages of additional resources including core and lesson plans, learning activities and videos. LifeguardDepot.com has all of the new resources in stock. #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #swimming #lifeskills #learntoswim #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #leadership #lifesavinginstructor #swiminstructor #learnteachleadinspire

Bathtubs are a high-risk setting for falls. - Use a non-slip mat/surface and a spout cover. - Help children get in and out of the tub. - Install weight-bearing grab bars for seniors. ... - Ideally, seniors should have someone close enough to hear them and respond if there is a problem. Learn more about water safety on our website: http://www.lifesavingsociety.com/water-safety.aspx #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #swimming #lifeskills #learntoswim #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #bathtubsafety #watchmenotyourphone

Drowning can happen in seconds and it happens silently no splashing, no noise. Never leave your child alone in the tub; stay with them and always be within arms’ reach. Gather everything you need for bath time in advance and remember, watch your child not your phone! Learn more about water safety on our website: http://www.lifesavingsociety.com/water-safety.aspx #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #swimming #lifeskills #learntoswim #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #bathtubsafety #watchmenotyourphone

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ATTENTION Lifesaving Instructor Trainers Want to deliver the Explore Bronze Update Clinic? The Trainer Notes and PowerPoint slides are now available on our website here here: http://ow.ly/hI5850CJ3Ij #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #swimming #lifeskills #learntoswim #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #leadership #lifesavinginstructor #swiminstructor #learnteachleadinspire

IT’S OFFICIAL! The Lifesaving Society has officially released the revised Bronze medal awards! The update improves skill progressions for a seamless flow into National Lifeguard and sets candidates up for success as they move through the Society’s lifesaving, assistant lifeguard and lifeguard continuum. ... Click to learn more! https://youtu.be/nWA9onQ2-ls #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #swimming #lifeskills #learntoswim #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #leadership #lifesavinginstructor #swiminstructor #learnteachleadinspire

In 2019 @PPLgroup earned the Society’s Darnell Challenge Cup (Overall) for the 12th year in a row, raising $30,000 to support Water Smart and drowning prevention. We presented the trophy to PPL Vice President Tim Bown at our offices last week. During his visit, Tim also delivered us a second cheque for $30,000, which represents PPL’s 2020 fundraising efforts on behalf of the Society. Incredible! Could another Darnell Cup win be in the making? Thanks to Tim and the entire sta...ff at PPL Aquatic, Fitness and Spa Group Inc. for their outstanding work! Learn more about the Darnell Cup and other Lifesaving Society Affiliate Recognition Awards here: https://bit.ly/33gjRCm #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #swimming #lifeskills #learntoswim #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization

Fact: Your body loses heat 25x faster in water than in air. Understanding the 1-10-1 principle and the factors for staying alive in cold water is critical. 1 minute - sudden cold shock response followed by hyperventilation. minutes - until cold incapacitation and loss of effective use of your fingers, arms and legs. 1 hour - before you lose consciousness due to hypothermia.... CSBC.ca has a series of videos on Cold Water Awareness: https://csbc.ca/en/1-10-1-principle Learn more - Stay safe - Be Water Smart - SHARE THE MESSAGE! #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #coldwatersurvival #coldwaterawareness #reducetherisk #lifejackets #hypothermia #enjoyboating #safeboating #boatingtips #boatingsafety #knowbeforeyougo #CSBC

#ICYMI - Explore the revised Bronze medal awards. Join us online tomorrow - November 24, 7:00-9:00 pm EST - for highlights of the new curriculum. Link to register: http://ow.ly/BEWs50CqxMv

Drowning is a year-round problem! 36% of drownings in Ontario occur from October through April, when water temperatures are COLD. Immersion into cold water is shocking and limits your chances of survival. Do you know how to reduce and prevent the risk? CSBC.ca has a series of videos on Cold Water Awareness: https://csbc.ca/en/cold-water-awareness //... Learn more - Stay safe - Be Water Smart - SHARE THE MESSAGE! #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #coldwatersurvival #coldwaterawareness #reducetherisk #lifejackets #hypothermia #enjoyboating #safeboating #boatingtips #boatingsafety #knowbeforeyougo #CSBC

This year we decided to participate in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge and we’ve received an overwhelming amount of support from all of you. To our volunteers, affiliates, members and staff who support the Lifesaving Society's drowning prevention mission - THANK YOU. Every one of your donations helps to create a Canada free from drowning. If you’d still like to support us in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge, there's still another week left! http://ow.ly/ML6p50BZIFS... #TeamLifesavingON #MoveForwardTO #runcrsvirtual #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #runningcommunity #runtoronto #virtualrun #marathon #halfmarathon #21k #10k #5k #thankyou

November is here, but that doesn’t mean your boating adventures are done for the year! There’s still time to enjoy the water even as temperatures start to cool. Keep these tips in mind: 1. Dress for the water temperature: wear thermal protection (and a PFD, of course), and keep spare clothing on board. 2. Keep checking the weather: the mixing of warm and cold air can spawn late summer high winds and waves.... 3. Watch for hazards: water levels may have fluctuated from normal summer levels, meaning previously visible hazards could now be submerged. By exercising caution and being self-sufficient on the water, you can enjoy boating well into the fall. Visit csbc.ca for more tips on how to stretch the season. #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #drowning #watersmart #boat #boats #boating #boatingseason #boatingfun #boatingdaily #boatingsafety #knowbeforeyougo #csbc #boatingtips #lifejackets #safeboating #stretchingtheseason #coldwaterawareness

Who’s out walking or running for #TeamLifesavingON ? Blake and Brooke, that’s who! Way to go girls thanks for supporting our drowning prevention mission! There’s still time to support the Lifesaving Society in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge Virtual Race. http://ow.ly/ML6p50BZIFS #MoveForwardTO #runcrsvirtual #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #runningcommunity #runtoronto #virtualrun #marathon #halfmarathon #21k #10k #5k

Heading out for a late-season boating adventure or fishing trip? Be prepared in case of accidental immersion cold water could literally take your breath away. Be sure to: 1. Always wear your PFD when out on the water. 2. Dress for the water temperature, not the air temperature, with layers of clothing for thermal protection. 3. Have a re-boarding device on your boat to allow for self-rescue.... 4. Know the signs of hypothermia. Be prepared to seek shelter to minimize the risk of hypothermia becoming severe. Visit csbc.ca for more tips on Stretching the Season and Cold Water Awareness. #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #drowning #watersmart #boat #boats #boating #boatingseason #boatingfun #boatingdaily #boatingsafety #knowbeforeyougo #csbc #boatingtips #lifejackets #safeboating #stretchingtheseason #coldwaterawareness

Lifesaving Society Ontario staff #TeamLifesavingON hit the streets this week and completed the Scotiabank Charity Challenge 5K walk. There’s still time to donate to our team and support our drowning prevention mission. Before November 21, visit our page http://ow.ly/ML6p50BZIFS and show your support! #MoveForwardTO #runcrsvirtual #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #runningcommunity #runtoronto #virtualrun #marathon #halfmarathon #21k #10k #5k

NEW WEBINAR ALERT Join us for the Society's upcoming webinar "Where are we now?" on October 21 from 1:00-2:00 pm. Listen to three Ontario operators, each in a different stage of reopening, discuss what they did and what they're planning to do as life with COVID-19 continues to evolve. Shifts in operational standards will also be discussed. ... Registration is limited, so register early. https://bit.ly/3j1R61p #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #swimming #learntoswim #leadership #learnteachleadinspire #safetytips #covid19 #covid19safety