A Safety Message for the Holiday Seasons from WorkSafeBC

		Prepare Yourself for Winter Driving From the Winter Driving Safety Alliance Partners Review these tips if you need to be on the road in bad weather. (PDF 616 KB)

		Hypothermia – Surviving the Cold From WorkSafeBC See these tips on protecting yourself from hypothermia and recognizing its onset. (PDF 650 KB)

		Holiday Safety Tips for Pets From the BC SPCA Keep your pets safe from cold weather and holiday hazards.

		Holiday and Christmas Tree Fire Safety From the U.S. Fire Administration Following a few simple fire safety tips can keep electric lights, candles, and the ever popular Christmas tree from creating a tragedy.

		Turkey Food Safety Tips From the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Check out these tips on preparing a safe feast for your loved ones.

		Safe Ladder Set-Up From WorkSafeBC Review these tips before setting up a ladder to put up decorations. (PDF 200 KB)

		Safety Tips for Holiday Lights From BC Hydro Always turn off your holiday lights before going to bed.

		Skiing and Snowboarding: Safety Tips for Families From the Canadian Pediatric Society Wear the proper equipment, including a helmet and goggles for both skiing and snowboarding, plus wrist guards for snowboarding.

		Woodstove and Wood-burning Fireplace Safety From the Canada Safety Council Check out these tips from CSC for National Home Fire Safety Week.

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