Ottawa Safety Council
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Councillor Jan Harder of Barrhaven, Ward 3 gives a shout-out to all of Ottawa's hard-working Crossing Guards! Thanks, Jan, and thank you to all our hardworking Crossing Guards! Click to watch #CrossingGuardAppreciationDay #CrossingGuards

Merci Brigadiers d’Ottawa! #CrossingGuardAppreciationDay #Brigadiers

Councillor Riley Brockington from River Ward Ottawa is sharing his appreciation of Ottawa's Crossing Guards! Thank you to Councillor Brockington for the kind words and a big thank you to all our hard-working and dedicated Crossing Guards! #CrossingGuardAppreciationDay #CrossingGuardAppreciation #CityofOttawa Jim Watson

Tomorrow is Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in Ottawa! Thank you to each and every student, parent and guardian for sending in thoughtful words, cards, videos and colouring sheets in appreciation of their favourite Crossing Guard. And a BIG thank you to all of our Crossing Guards! "She’s really nice and she’s been a crossing guard as long as I’ve been at school." "She is very friendly and keeps all people and animals safe when they need to cross."... "She always says Hi and bye to me and she is always happy and helps me start and end my days with a smile!" "Because she always is there in the morning and afternoon. She waves at me when me and my mom drive by her. She helps kids to cross safely. She is very helpful and kind." Thank you to all of our hard-working Crossing Guards for helping keep children in our community safe. #CrossingGuards #CrossingGuardAppreciationDay

Being a Crossing Guard could be a good fit for you! Apply Today Crossing-Guard.ca... #CrossingGuard #NowHiring #OttawaJobs

Parents, children and schools are not the only ones appreciative of Ottawa's Crossing Guards' hard work and dedication! Thank you to Councillor Theresa Kavanagh from Ward 7 Bay for her kind message of appreciation. And a big thank you to all our Crossing Guards for helping make travelling to and from schools safe for our kids. #CrossingGuardAppreciationDay #CrossingGuardAppreciation #CrossingGuards Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) Ottawa Catholic Schools (OCSB) City of Ottawa

Do you have an emergency winter driving kit in your vehicle? #WinterSafety https://www.caa.ca/tips-to-prepare-for-winter-road-conditi/ ~ Avez-vous une trousse d’urgence pour la conduite hivernale à bord de votre véhicule? #SûretéHivernale ... https://www.caa.ca/tips-to-prepare-for-winter-road-conditi/ Thank you Ottawa Police Service - Service de police d'Ottawa for sharing!

How often do you or your loved ones use our roads (whether walking, driving or cycling) to get to school, work and play? On Tuesday, December 1st, contribute to the OSC and help us ensure that every trip taken is a safe one, no matter how travelled. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/16497 #GivingTuesday #RoadSMARTS

Do you have a passion for the road? Do you want to share that passion with others? You’re in luck! We’re looking for riders who want to become Volunteer Motorcycle Instructors! You can introduce more people to this activity and share your expertise. The basic requirements are a full M license, three years of riding experience, and a good driving record. Does this sound like you? Apply today! https://ottawasafetycouncil.ca/become-an-instructor #MotorcycleInstructior #Motorcycle

Learn more about our new electronic whistle program for Crossing Guards, what they sound like and how they work in this CBC Ottawa Morning interview with our Program Manager, Kelly Banks. #SchoolZoneSafety #CrossingGuards #RoadSafety #PedestrianSafety

Not all heroes wear capes, some wear high visibility vests! Our Crossing Guards are equipped with HTA approved retroreflective orange vests and stop signs (and masks!) If you're looking for a part-time job that has the flexibility of days you want to work, we have openings for Crossing Guards all across Ottawa. For more details on shifts as well as information on what areas need back up Crossing Guards and to apply, visit https://bit.ly/34WXnbp #OttawaSchools #SchoolZoneSafety #CrossingGuards

To help ensure kids get to and from school safely, all Crossing Guards will be issued an electronic whistle that will help them better communicate with motorists and pedestrians. The 2-step whistle system woks as as follows: 1) The crossing guard determines it is safe to enter the crosswalk and will blow one long whistle blast to alert drivers they are stepping out. 2) Once positioned safely in the intersection, the crossing guard will blow two short whistle blasts to indica...te to pedestrians it is safe to proceed. If motorists attempt to illegally proceed through the crosswalk while the crossing guard and pedestrians are still crossing, the guard may blow another long whistle blast to get the drivers attention to stop and wait. Drivers may proceed through the crosswalk once all pedestrians and the crossing guard are safely on the curb. #SchoolZoneSafety #SaferRoadsOttawa #CrossingGuards

It can be easy to take it for granted that we will be safe when we head out onto our roads each day. But a split-second decision can change lives forever. Help the OSC continue to work towards safer roads for all, no matter how travelled; Giving Tuesday is less than a week away, but you can donate today! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/16497 #GivingTuesday #CanadaHelps #NonProfit

The fear of falling is a valid concern for many ageing adults. According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), 81% of hospitalized injuries in 2017-18 were due to falls, with the majority for older adults, aged 65 and over. Take action to prevent falls during Fall Prevention Month! https://www.fallpreventionmonth.ca #PedsetrianSafety #FallPreventionMonth

Do you love to ride? Do you want to share your passion with others? We’re looking for experienced riders who want to become Volunteer Motorcycle Instructors! The basic requirements are a full M license, three years of riding experience, and a good driving record. Does this sound like you? Apply today! https://www.ottawasafetycouncil.ca/become-an-instructor/... #OttawaRiders #MotorcycleTraining #Ottawa

The stormy weather is on its way... remember eyes on the road!

Plan ahead and be prepared.

When travelling with a child, make sure they are properly secured in a child car seat, booster seat or seatbelt, depending on their height, weight and/or age. Learn more: http://Ontario.ca/carseats #CarSeatSafety #RoadSafety #SaferRoadsOttawa

Elena Kelekhsaeva was our Crossing Guard of the month for October! Elena recently decided to retire but has been an outstanding guard with us for the last 15 years. Elena's dedication and love for her job and community were demonstrated on a daily basis as Elena rarely missed shifts throughout her entire time as an Adult Crossing Guard. Elena will be missed by the OSC and community alike. Wayne Godsoe, her Team Lead describes Elena as one of our most reliable and dedicated gu...ards. "She is extremely dependable and is very well-liked by the children and parents as you can tell by the genuine interactions she has daily with everyone. She is a great representative of the Ottawa Safety Council and a pleasure to work with." Congratulations, Elena! We hope you enjoy your retirement! #crossingguards #SchoolZoneSafety #SaferRoadsOttawa

This fall has seen parents and students shifting their traditional mode of transportation to using active transportation to get to and from school. Because of this increase, as well as the fact that all the guards are now wearing face masks, the OSC is rolling out a new 2-step e-whistle system for all crossing guards. Learn what the whistle blasts mean and how motorists and pedestrians can help keep school zones safe, by following these instructions #SchoolZoneSafety #SaferRoadsOttawa #RoadSafety City of Ottawa Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est Ottawa Catholic Schools (OCSB) Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)