Living in Canada means we get to enjoy four beautiful seasons, each with their own amazing features. But it\u2019s important to understand how to stay safe in specific weather conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n These essential fall safety tips will help make sure you enjoy the season to the fullest and avoid unnecessary injuries or accidents.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n School is back in full swing, which means that there\u2019s more traffic on the roads<\/strong> in the morning and late afternoon. You might have noticed it takes a little longer to get to work now.<\/p>\n Be alert when you\u2019re crossing the street<\/strong> or driving in a school zone. People can be absent minded in the morning as they rush around trying to get their kids to school and make it to work on time.<\/p>\n The fall is a gorgeous time of year- those green leaves turn to wonderful shades of brown, yellow, red, and orange and fall to the ground in those piles we love to jump in.<\/p>\n But falling leaves can pose a hazard, no matter if you\u2019re driving or walking. Leaves can be very slippery, which is a big trigger for autumn slip and falls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Jumping in piles of leaves can also be dangerous and\u00a0lead to injury if you\u2019re not cautious<\/strong>. You never know what kind of garbage or debris ended up in that pile you just raked. This is especially important if you live on a busy street.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This time of year, when the temperature starts dropping, means we\u2019re putting away our bathing suits and getting our boots out. It also means we\u2019re starting to get back to our heating equipment.<\/p>\n Your furnace and heaters have been sitting untouched<\/strong> all summer long. Turning them on at the first sign of chilly air without properly inspecting and servicing them can be a big fire hazard<\/a>. Be sure to get an inspection of your heating systems<\/strong> and anything else that hasn\u2019t been used in a while.<\/p>\n If you have a wood burning fireplace, make sure you follow the proper safety procedures when using it. Keep the screen shut and make sure that the flu is clean, open, and free from debris.<\/p>\n Fall is also a time when a lot of people like to break out their candle collection and get cozy on a chilly evening. However,\u00a0misuse of candles<\/strong>\u00a0is one of the biggest\u00a0causes of house fires<\/a>\u00a0in Canada. Always make sure you blow out your candles before you leave a room and never leave open flame unattended.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In the fall, we get a lot of rain. And rain can often cause surfaces to be slippery, especially when it\u2019s cold and takes the water longer to evaporate.<\/p>\n This is a recipe for harmful slip and falls<\/strong> that can leave you with serious injuries.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re outside, double check everything before you use it or walk on it. For example, if you need to clean out your gutters, examine the ladder before you climb it. The rungs could be wet and slippery, causing a potential slip and fall.<\/p>\n Sidewalk grates are often slippery when wet<\/strong>, so take caution walking down the street. Walk with your hands free just in case you fall.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It\u2019s fall in Canada, which means that the temperature could be hot one day and cold the next<\/strong>. In fact, it could drop at any minute.<\/p>\n Always be prepared if you\u2019re going out for the night, especially if you\u2019re going to be outdoors for any period of time. Make sure you have an extra jacket, scarf, or hat in case the temperature drops unexpectedly.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have an emergency car kit in your vehicle, now is a good time to make sure you have one in there before winter starts.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n While the fall brings back some of our favourite things, like pumpkin spice everything and NHL hockey, it also brings something we all hate- cold and flu season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve recently recovered from a major injury, like a traumatic brain injury, one cold or flu could set your recovery process back.<\/p>\n Wash your hands frequently, and use hand sanitizer if you can\u2019t wash them. Any time you touch a publicly used item, like a railing or a subway handle, make sure you lather up and avoid touching your face<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Test your batteries<\/strong> and replace them if necessary<\/strong>. Make sure you have backups on hand in case of power outages or other emergencies.<\/p>\n As we mentioned earlier,\u00a0house fires are common in the fall<\/strong>\u00a0because of the change in temperature and the fact that people are turning on their heaters after months of inactivity.<\/p>\n Make sure your smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and other important emergency devices are in working order and have fresh batteries.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The fall season also brings Halloween! Kids and adults alike always look forward to this time of year, when we can dress up and pretend to be whatever we want for the day.<\/p>\n However, there are some major risks on Halloween<\/strong> that could put your kids’ lives at stake. No one wants to risk that.<\/p>\n Read up on these\u00a0essential trick or treating safety tips<\/a>\u00a0to keep the kiddos safe as they head door to door in their favourite costumes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It\u2019s starting to get darker earlier, but that doesn\u2019t mean that the dog still doesn\u2019t need to be walked. At this time of year, it\u2019s starting to get dark before we even get home from work, which doesn\u2019t leave much time outside in the daylight.<\/p>\n Make sure you\u00a0wear reflective clothing<\/strong>\u00a0if you\u2019re out at night. You should also put\u00a0reflective materials<\/a>\u00a0on your dog\u2019s collar or leash to make sure they\u2019re visible to people driving by.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are many different types of injuries<\/strong> you could suffer in the fall season, and they aren\u2019t always your own fault. No matter how many safety measures we take, there\u2019s always a risk that someone could be negligent.<\/p>\n That\u2019s when Conte Jaswal steps in. We fight for you in your time of need. Our empathy for you drives our passion<\/strong> to get you the compensation you deserve to get your life back on track.<\/p>\n Contact us now for a free, no-obligation consultation<\/strong>. It\u2019s time to put the pieces back together and get on with your life.<\/p>\n1. Be Cautious of Back to School Traffic<\/h3>\n
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2. Don\u2019t be Fooled by Falling Leaves<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n3. Get Your Fire Safety up to Speed<\/h3>\n
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4. Avoid Slip and Falls From The Rain<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n5. Be Prepared For Unexpected Cold Weather<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n6. Wash Your Hands Constantly<\/h3>\n
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7. Make Sure Your Batteries Are in Order<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n8. Practice Caution When Taking Your Kids Trick or Treating<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n9. Wear Something Reflective When Walking at Night<\/h3>\n
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Contact Conte Jaswal if You\u2019ve Suffered a Fall Injury From Someone Else\u2019s Negligence<\/h3>\n
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