Outdoor Safety

Fresh air, sunlight, nature - the great outdoors can help children grow and develop physically, socially, and emotionally. But there are some dangers that can be very serious and even fatal. Drowning, accidents, dog bites, sunburns, frostbite - be sure you're aware of and minimize the dangers.

General

Fresh air, sunlight, nature - the great outdoors can help children grow and develop physically, socially, and emotionally. But there are some dangers that can be very serious and even fatal. Drowning, accidents, dog bites, sunburns, frostbite - be sure you're aware of and minimize the dangers.

• Bear Safety Tips - Bike riding is a terrific activity for children and a great opportunity for families to be active together. It’s fun, it gets us outdoors, and it builds strong, healthy bodies.
• Drowning Prevention
• Firearm Safety - Many Canadian youth are injured or killed by guns each year.
• Flood Stress Information - When floods threaten individuals, families and communities, it's normal to experience strong emotions. The stress of losing a home or treasured possessions can take a serious toll.
• Healthy Pets, Healthy People - How to avoid the diseases that pets can spread to people.
• Injury Prevention - Follow this link for information about how to prevent common childhood injuries.
• Pedestrian Safety – Teaching Your Children
• 'Phones down, heads up' - Five steps to help keep kids safe as they head back to school

Spring/Summer

• Beach Safety Program - To promote safety on our beaches, Manitoba Parks has instituted a Beach Safety Program to help you and your family enjoy Manitoba's waterways as safely as possible.
• Boating and water safety
• Garden Safety
• Insect Repellents for Children - How to combat bug bites.
• Lifejackets & Personal Flotation Devices
• Lyme Disease Information
• Safety Around Open Water
• Sun Safety Guide - Sunburns and suntans are evidence of skin injury.
• Sun: Protecting Your Child's Skin
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• Tick Information: Identifying, Treating & Testing
• Trampoline Safety - Using a trampoline is very risky for children and youth. They are not recommended for home use.

Fall Winter

• A Parent's Guide to Preventing Snowmobile Injuries in Teens Across Canada
• Frostbite - Skin can freeze in cold wind, rain or snow. Find out what you can do to prevent it.
• Halloween Safety
• Halloween Safety: Costumes, Decorations, Trick or Treating
• Ice Safety - Tips on how to keep safe on and around ice.
• Snowmobile Safety - Children younger than 16 should not operate snowmobiles. Find out how to use them properly.
• Tick Information: Identifying, Treating & Testing
• Winter Safety - Tips to help parents and children enjoy winter activities safely.
• Winter Weather Safety - Extreme cold temperatures can threaten personal safety. Find out what steps to take to have a safe winter.