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Clear, hard, new ice is the only kind of ice recommended for use. Il est recommandé de se déplacer uniquement sur une glace transparente, dure et neuve.

No ice is without some riskminimize your risk! Avoid slushy ice, ice on or near moving water, ice that has thawed and refrozen or rotten ice caused by sudden t...emperature changes (with alternating layers of ice and water). La glace, sous toutes ses formes, présente des risquesminimisez vos risques! Évitez la gadoue; la glace sur ou près des eaux en mouvement, c'est-à-dire les rivières ou les courants; la glace qui a fondu et qui a gelé de nouveau; la glace en plusieurs couches ou glace pourrie causée par des changements soudains de température (avec des couches de glace et d’eau qui se superposent). See more

November is CPR Month! Did you know that calling EMS and pushing hard and fast on the centre of the chest can make a difference? You can save a life take a L...ifesaving Society CPR course today. Le mois de novembre est le mois de la RCR ! Saviez-vous que le fait d'appeler les urgences et d'exercer une pression forte et rapide sur le centre de la poitrine peut faire la différence ? Vous pouvez sauver une vie - suivez dès aujourd'hui une formation de RCR de la Société de sauvetage.

November is CPR Month! Did you know that you are most likely to perform CPR on a family member? You can make a difference take a Lifesaving Society CPR cours...e today. Le mois de novembre est le mois de la RCR ! Saviez-vous que vous êtes le plus à même de pratiquer la RCR sur un membre de votre famille ? Vous pouvez faire une différence - suivez dès aujourd'hui une formation de RCR de la Société de sauvetage. See more

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 ar...ms’ 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

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

November is CPR Month! Did you know that more than 50,000 Canadians die of heart disease every year? You can make a difference take a Lifesaving Society CPR c...ourse today. Le mois de novembre est le mois de la RCR ! Saviez-vous que plus de 50 000 Canadiens meurent chaque année d’une maladie cardiovasculaire ? Vous pouvez faire une différence - suivez dès aujourd'hui une formation de RCR de la Société de sauvetage.

Volunteers demonstrate the 1-10-1 rule for cold water survival and why it’s vital to always wear a life jacket. For more advice, watch the full length video called Cold Water Boot Camp USA at www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1qbnToHhuE #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns

Did you know that bathtubs account for 12% of all drownings Canada-wide with children and seniors most affected? Make sure children are always supervised in the bathtub and have adhesive traction stickers in the tub to help prevent falls.

Prevention of Entrapment and Suction Hazards Do you have a proper inspection program to identify outlet covers that may become loose or deteriorated? Learn more... about the Lifesaving Society’s Standard and implementation at https://www.lifesaving.ca/swimming-pool-standards.php Avez-vous mis en place un programme d'inspection permettant de vous assurer que les prises de succion soient sécuritaires et en bon état? Lisez la position officielle de la Société de sauvetage du Canada à https://www.lifesaving.ca/swimming-pool-standard-fr.php

Saturday, October 24th is Make a Difference Day! You can make a difference by talking to people about the importance of wearing a life jacket whenever they’re in, on, or near the water. By asking them to #PleaseWearIt, you could save someone’s life!