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Hey everybody, the weather’s getting hot. So, in this SPOTLIGHT, we are focusing on Sun Safety! Sun Safety is all about getting outside and staying busy in nice weather, but also making sure that we take care of our health and avoid the risks of being in the sun. There are some really great tips on …
Hey everybody, the weather’s getting hot. So, in this SPOTLIGHT, we are focusing on Sun Safety! Sun Safety is all about getting outside and staying busy in nice weather, but also making sure that we take care of our health and avoid the risks of being in the sun. There are some really great tips …
Now that the weather is getting warmer, when you are outside remember to practice Sun Safety! There are lots of great benefits to getting a daily dose of sunshine – warmth, light, vitamin D3, and improved mood – but too much UV exposure can have dangerous effects. Before going out to enjoy the good weather, …
Hey everyone, welcome to Health & Safety Month 2022! Today, we’re looking at how to be safe at home. Each summer we look forward to sunshine and hot weather – but with hot weather comes dry conditions, and the risk of wildfires increases with the temperatures. As the weather heats up, it’s important to make …
As the sun comes out and the temperatures climb, remember to be Sun Safe! Cover up. Wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a wide-brimmed hat made from breathable fabric. When you buy sunglasses, make sure they provide protection against both UVA and UVB rays. Limit your time in the sun. Keep out of the sun …
As the sun comes out and the temperatures climb, remember to be Sun Safe! Cover up. Wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a wide-brimmed hat made from breathable fabric. When you buy sunglasses, make sure they provide protection against both UVA and UVB rays. Limit your time in the sun. Keep out of the sun …
Emergency Preparedness – Resources PreparedBC has an Extreme Heat preparedness website here, and has a guide to preparing for extreme heat, you can find it here. Emergency Management BC is the province’s lead coordinating agency for all emergency management activities. Emergency Info BC is a helpful resource during partial and full–scale provincial emergencies. BC Wildfire Services …
Seven Steps to Cold Weather Safety PreparedBC Emergency Info BC Canadian Red Cross Interior Health Health Canada HealthlinkBC Disability Alliance BC – Emergency Preparedness Central Okanagan Emergency Operations For information on staying safe in the summer months, check out sun safety basics here, view a video on sun safety here, and read about first aid …
Hey everyone, welcome to Health & Safety Month 2022! Today, we’re looking at how to be safe while staying active. It’s springtime – and the days are getting longer, the temperatures are getting higher, and the plants are getting bigger! For many of us, springtime brings sports, hiking, picnics, gardening, and just generally getting outside …
Hey everyone, a heat warning has been issued by Environment Canada for much of the Province, including the Okanagan and the West Kootenays. Record temperatures are in the forecast from Saturday until Tuesday. Watch for heat-related illness, and be aware of the increased risk of wildfires due to drought conditions. We’ve got information posted on …
