EDMONTON - Â鶹ӳ» (AHS) is encouraging Â鶹ӳ»ns to keep themselves and their loved ones safe as they enjoy summer.
Here are some tips to stay safe with your loved ones:
At the playground:
- Always supervise young children. Actively watch your child and stay close enough to take action, if needed.
- Take the to see if young children are ready for safe play.
- Remove necklaces or hooded sweatshirts as these can get caught in .
When bicycling, skateboarding, inline skating or other :
- Wear a helmet and always check the correctly.
- Replace helmet after five years or after any crash when the person wearing the helmet has hit his/her head.
- Never use a helmet with missing parts and ensure all straps, adjusters and fasteners are working correctly.
- Wear the right helmet for the right activity. Driving motorized off-highway vehicles, such as ATVs, dirt bikes, quads and side-by-sides, need specific helmets.
When driving:
- Make sure children are in the for their age and size.
- Do not use of any kind when you are behind the wheel.
- Look out for pedestrians and cyclists and be patient as they cross or occupy the road.
- Manage your speed. Follow speed limits and be patient especially in 30 km/h or 40 km/hour zones.
Â鶹ӳ» is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Â鶹ӳ». Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Â鶹ӳ»ns. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.
