Publication Date: April 2, 2019
The purpose of this study is to aid inspectors by determining whether certain jurisdiction types, living spaces in the home (in particular basements), or equipment in the home carry increased risks for electrical fires and should be inspected with higher priority.
Classification: _Full Collection, All Journal Articles, Evaluation Report, Home Safety, Special Publication
Author(s): Garis L, Pike I, Rajabali F, Turcotte K, Zheng A
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Publication Date: October 15, 2018
Anti-idling technology and policies could save Canadian fire departments thousands of dollars per year.
Classification: _Full Collection, Fire and Burns, Firefighters, Special Publication
Author(s): Garis L, Lehmann J, Pike I, Sharp K, Turcotte K, Zheng A
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Publication Date: May 30, 2018
The purpose of this study is to describe firefighter injuries and deaths in structure-related fires and to investigate the underlying connection between building properties, including fire safety measures, and their effects on the risk to firefighters responding to a fire event.
Classification: _Full Collection, Fire and Burns, Firefighters, Special Publication
Author(s): Garis L, Jiang A, Pike I, Rajabali F, Turcotte K, Zheng A
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Publication Date: March 23, 2018
This report explores the impact of residential fires on children and youth in five provinces from 2005 to 2015.
Classification: _Full Collection, Children & Youth, Fire and Burns, Firefighters, Special Publication
Author(s): Bruin S, Dhinsa A, Pike I, Rajabali F, Smith J, Zheng A
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Publication Date: February 23, 2018
The report aims to help the reader to understand the causes of injury, disease and death among Canadian firefighters through an extensive review of previous research, as well as a detailed analysis of injury claims data.
Classification: _Full Collection, Fire and Burns, Firefighters, Special Publication
Author(s): Garis L, Pike I, Ramsden R, Smith J, Turcotte K
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Publication Date: October 26, 2017
There are clear benefits to expanding the scope of the Smoke Alarm Movement to incorporate carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.
Classification: _Full Collection, Fire and Burns, Firefighters, Poisoning, Special Publication
Author(s): Cohen I, Garis L, Pike I, Rajabali F
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Publication Date: September 8, 2017
The objectives of this evaluation were to determine whether the CATT training led to positive changes in knowledge around concussion recognition and management among BC Hockey team officials.
Classification: _Full Collection, Concussion, Physical Activity, Special Publication, Sports & Recreation, Team Sports
Author(s): Babul S, Scoten K, Turcotte K
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Publication Date: November 13, 2014
The purpose of this report is to broaden the reach of BCIRPU through a better understanding by all those who work to improve the health and well-being of older adults in BC in order to widen the dissemination and integration of effective fall and injury prevention strategies.
Classification: _Full Collection, Fall Prevention, Seniors, Seniors, Special Publication
Author(s): Dunne T, Dunsmoor-Farley D, Feldman F, Fiala B, Friesen T, Fudge H, Kristiansen J, MacLeod T, Scott V, Wilson K, Yassin Y
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Publication Date: May 24, 2014
A public health approach to fall prevention is evidence-based, relying on a careful analysis of the issue and its causes in order to develop practical and effective solutions.
Classification: _Full Collection, Fall Prevention, Special Publication
Author(s): Fiala B, Groff P, Scott V, Yenssen L
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Publication Date: April 25, 2014
This report provides a synthesis of the relevant research-based evidence on fall prevention for older adults in institutional healthcare settings in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Classification: _Full Collection, Fall Prevention, Home Safety, Seniors, Seniors, Special Publication
Author(s): Bornstein S, Gillam S, Kean R, O’Brien S, Scott V
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