July « 2009 « Preventable

Written by Sebastian on Monday, July 6, 2009 No Comments

Are ‘traffic calming’ measures like roundabouts actually making life more dangerous for British Columbians or are we as individuals to blame for not respecting the rules of the road? Great article in the Vancouver Courier explores this important issue:

Calm down.

While Vancouver residents like Brent Granby champion more traffic calming, critics say it’s counterproductive
Michael Mccarthy, Special to Vancouver Courier
Published: Friday, July 03, 2009

Kerry Ward stands patiently at a traffic circle at Chesterfield and Keith near his house in North Vancouver. It’s a charming roundabout, nicely landscaped with wildflowers, similar to others all over the Lower Mainland, but Ward is not admiring the landscaping. Where once were four stop signs, there are now over a dozen signs instructing drivers and pedestrians how to proceed.
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Tags: bicycle safety, Calming, driving safety, On the Road, Pedestrian, pedestrian safety, Roundabout, safety, Signs, Traffic, Vancouver Courier, Vehicle

Video: The Real Impact of Preventable Injuries

Written by Sebastian on Thursday, July 2, 2009 No Comments

Dr. Iain MacPhail, the Medical Director of Trauma Services for Fraser Health Authority, talks about the real costs of preventable injuries… injuries that he sees every day in his trauma ward.

If you believe preventable injuries are just stuff that happens and that you should just deal with it, this video is for you.

Do you have any personal stories of trauma that you’ve endured that you would like to share with The Community?

Tags: Dr. Iain MacPhail, Epidemic, Fraser Health Authority, injury, On the Road, preventable injuries, Trauma, with the impact of injuries

Video: Your House is Full of Poisons

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There are hundreds of potential poisons in and around the house, so this week we’ve got Derek Daws, Director for the BC Drug and Poison Information Centre, talking to us about how to avoid potential poisoning.

We all believe we’re safe in our own homes, but it’s amazing the number of potentially damaging products we have in our homes, from over the counter drugs to household cleaning supplies. Learn more about ways to avoid poisoning problems by viewing this video and learning more at the BC Drug and Poison Information Centre.

Tags: about mixing meds, at home, BC Drug and Poison Information Centre, Derek Daws, Drugs, Poison, Poisoning, Toxic

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