Beat the heat – and prevent drowning this summer

Information for British Columbians on preventing drowning and heat exhaustion.

Study shows cancer remains the leading cause of fatality for firefighters

This study shows firefighters are on average almost twice as likely to develop cancer than the 43% rate reported by the general population.

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50+ Vision Zero grants awarded to encourage safer travel on BC roads

More road crossings installations, speed control interventions and other innovative projects on the way to better protect vulnerable road users and communities.

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BCIRPU 25th Anniversary Symposium

The BCIRPU celebrated its 25th Anniversary on October 11, 2023.

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BCIRPU partners with the BC Office of the Fire Commissioner to promote smoke alarm uptake and testing

The campaign will combat the increasing number of fire-related injuries and deaths in the province.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Dec 6

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Dec 3

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Dec 1

National Safe Driving Week

Nov 25

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Nov 24

National Addictions Awareness Week

NEWS

Meet the injury prevention leads

Five individuals lead injury prevention initiatives in each of the regional health authorities.

Beat the heat – and prevent drowning this summer

Information for British Columbians on preventing drowning and heat exhaustion.

Study shows cancer remains the leading cause of fatality for firefighters

This study shows firefighters are on average almost twice as likely to develop cancer than the 43% rate reported by the general population.

50+ Vision Zero grants awarded to encourage safer travel on BC roads

More road crossings installations, speed control interventions and other innovative projects on the way to better protect vulnerable road users and communities.

BCIRPU 25th Anniversary Symposium

The BCIRPU celebrated its 25th Anniversary on October 11, 2023.

BCIRPU partners with the BC Office of the Fire Commissioner to promote smoke alarm uptake and testing

The campaign will combat the increasing number of fire-related injuries and deaths in the province.

The BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit is a leader in the production and transfer of injury prevention knowledge and the integration of evidence-based injury prevention practices in the daily lives of those at risk, those who care for them, and those with a mandate for public health and safety in British Columbia.

F508 – 4480 Oak St.
Vancouver, BC, V6H 3V4
‍Email: bcinjury@bcchr.ca

Attention

Beat the heat – and prevent drowning this summer

Study shows cancer remains the leading cause of fatality for firefighters

50+ Vision Zero grants awarded to encourage safer travel on BC roads

BCIRPU 25th Anniversary Symposium

BCIRPU partners with the BC Office of the Fire Commissioner to promote smoke alarm uptake and testing

UPCOMING EVENTS

NEWS

Meet the injury prevention leads

Beat the heat – and prevent drowning this summer

Study shows cancer remains the leading cause of fatality for firefighters

50+ Vision Zero grants awarded to encourage safer travel on BC roads

BCIRPU 25th Anniversary Symposium

BCIRPU partners with the BC Office of the Fire Commissioner to promote smoke alarm uptake and testing

Attention