<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dcterms="http://purl.org/dc/terms/"><channel><title>Safety Tips</title><description>Safety tips on  Fire Safety, Home Security, Safety for Seniors, CyberSafety, etc.  You can find useful information here.</description><link>http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/Safety-Tips/default.htm</link><language>en-CA</language><copyright>Copyright © 2008 Anabela Guerreiro</copyright><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:17:15 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:17:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><generator>Sampa v.1.0 (www.sampa.com)</generator><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><ttl>120</ttl><item><title>BULLYING - PREVENTION TIPS</title><description><![CDATA[What is bullying? If a youth or a gang at school steals goods or money from your child, is insulting or shows contempt, threatens or hits your child, or forces him/her to do things against his/her will; then it's called bullying. These incidents are rare, but your child could become a victim. The following useful tips should be read and discussed with your child.   To prevent bullying      Your child should not carry a large amount of money.     Remind your child not to brag about owning expe...<br><br><a href="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/children/BULLYING.htm">[link]</a><br><br><a href="http://www.sampa.com/?_sem=SF-mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com"><img src="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/_s/a/feed-banner-1.gif" border=0></a>]]></description><link>http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/children/BULLYING.htm</link><category>Kids</category><category>Safety</category><category>School</category><guid isPermalink="true">http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/children/BULLYING.htm</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:58:41 GMT</pubDate><dcterms:modified>2008-08-30T19:59:13</dcterms:modified></item><item><title>BACKPACK SAFETY</title><description><![CDATA[(NC)-With so many choices and fads to follow, back-to-school shopping can be a daunting exercise for kids and parents, too. But unlike trends that come and go our backs stay with us for life. This is why Ontario chiropractors are calling on parents and kids to sit up straight and listen closely to sound advice on backpack safety.          Pack it Light. Wear it Right is a public education program created and distributed by the Ontario Chiropractic Association. Now in its seventh year, parents...<br><br><a href="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/children/BACKPACKSAFETYTIPS.htm">[link]</a><br><br><a href="http://www.sampa.com/?_sem=SF-mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com"><img src="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/_s/a/feed-banner-1.gif" border=0></a>]]></description><link>http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/children/BACKPACKSAFETYTIPS.htm</link><category>Health</category><category>Kids</category><category>Safety</category><category>School</category><guid isPermalink="true">http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/children/BACKPACKSAFETYTIPS.htm</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:46:10 GMT</pubDate><dcterms:modified>2008-08-23T19:48:48</dcterms:modified></item><item><title>SUMMER, KIDS AND INTERNET</title><description><![CDATA[During the summer break, children will have greater opportunity to go online and increase the risks associated to unsupervised use of the internet. Internet sites such as MySpace and Facebook have dramatically increased in popularity amongst our youth and should be accessed only while exercising due caution to the possible consequences associated with their applications.       It’s important to remember that the use of social networking sites has negative risks such as cyber-bullying and iden...<br><br><a href="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/children/SUMMER-KIDS-AND-INTERNET.htm">[link]</a><br><br><a href="http://www.sampa.com/?_sem=SF-mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com"><img src="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/_s/a/feed-banner-1.gif" border=0></a>]]></description><link>http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/children/SUMMER-KIDS-AND-INTERNET.htm</link><category>Internet</category><category>Kids</category><category>Safety</category><guid isPermalink="true">http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/children/SUMMER-KIDS-AND-INTERNET.htm</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:49:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BE PREPARED</title><description><![CDATA[(NC)-Today's young women have been conditioned to be alert and attentive when walking through dark areas, particularly on university campuses that can often be poorly lit.          Women tend to be leery of walking alone at night and often bring with them a cell phone to have handy in the event of an emergency. Yet, a sense of fear is still prevalent among females on today's university campuses. In fact, a recent Energizer study showed 65 per cent of women polled said they feel fear or unsafe...<br><br><a href="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/outdoors/WALKINGALONE.htm">[link]</a><br><br><a href="http://www.sampa.com/?_sem=SF-mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com"><img src="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/_s/a/feed-banner-1.gif" border=0></a>]]></description><link>http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/outdoors/WALKINGALONE.htm</link><category>Crime Prevention</category><category>Safety</category><guid isPermalink="true">http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/outdoors/WALKINGALONE.htm</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:26:18 GMT</pubDate><dcterms:modified>2008-07-31T18:31:08</dcterms:modified></item><item><title>SAFETY TIPS</title><description><![CDATA[The Peel Regional Police Marine Unit is reminding boaters to exercise caution and common sense when out on our waters this summer.        The summer weather draws many boaters to enjoy a trip out on Lake Ontario, and to ensure that everyone stay safe, we are asking them to keep the following basic tips in mind:           Always wear a flotation device     File a sail plan with a responsible person. If you don’t return on time, they’ll know where to start looking     Always check your marine w...<br><br><a href="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/outdoors/BOATERS.htm">[link]</a><br><br><a href="http://www.sampa.com/?_sem=SF-mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com"><img src="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/_s/a/feed-banner-1.gif" border=0></a>]]></description><link>http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/outdoors/BOATERS.htm</link><guid isPermalink="true">http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/outdoors/BOATERS.htm</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:30:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COTTAGE SAFETY</title><description><![CDATA[When opening the cottage, remember to check all decks, stairs and docks for rotten wood and lifted nails. You can take simple measures to prevent a child from falling and becoming injured — replace rotten wood planks, tighten stairs if they are loose and pound all nails completely into the wood so that falls and puncture wounds don't occur.    On waterslides, check to make sure all stairs and railings are intact. Spacing between railings needs to be checked to ensure children do not fall thro...<br><br><a href="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/COTTAGE-SAFETY.htm">[link]</a><br><br><a href="http://www.sampa.com/?_sem=SF-mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com"><img src="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/_s/a/feed-banner-1.gif" border=0></a>]]></description><link>http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/COTTAGE-SAFETY.htm</link><category>Safety</category><guid isPermalink="true">http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/COTTAGE-SAFETY.htm</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:42:19 GMT</pubDate><dcterms:modified>2008-07-31T14:28:17</dcterms:modified></item><item><title>SAFETY RULES TO PROTECT YOUR MONEY</title><description><![CDATA[People who dream about winning a million dollars don’t often think of the down side.         If you have a certain amount of money, don't forget every pancake has two sides.  Be aware, because suddenly who will be faced with:         - Relatives who want to share your wealth.     - Distant friends who get in touch.     - Complete strangers offering you ideas about how to spend your money.          Below are some safety tips given by RCMP to protect you from becoming a victim of crime.        ...<br><br><a href="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/SAFETY-RULES-TO-PROTECT-YOUR-MON.htm">[link]</a><br><br><a href="http://www.sampa.com/?_sem=SF-mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com"><img src="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/_s/a/feed-banner-1.gif" border=0></a>]]></description><link>http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/SAFETY-RULES-TO-PROTECT-YOUR-MON.htm</link><category>Safety</category><guid isPermalink="true">http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/SAFETY-RULES-TO-PROTECT-YOUR-MON.htm</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:28:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BUNK BEDS</title><description><![CDATA[Health Canada Advises Canadians to Exercise CautionWhen Purchasing and Using Bunk Beds  Advisory Health Canada is advising Canadians to exercise caution when purchasing and using bunk beds. Since 1987, there have been 61 incidents that involved injuries associated with bunk beds reported to Health Canada. Twelve of these incidents were related to strangulation or suffocation by entrapment, of which eight resulted in death. The remaining injuries were related to falls.    A report from the Can...<br><br><a href="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/children/BUNK-BEDS-SAFETY.htm">[link]</a><br><br><a href="http://www.sampa.com/?_sem=SF-mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com"><img src="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/_s/a/feed-banner-1.gif" border=0></a>]]></description><link>http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/children/BUNK-BEDS-SAFETY.htm</link><category>Kids</category><category>Safety</category><guid isPermalink="true">http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/children/BUNK-BEDS-SAFETY.htm</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:48:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PROPANE SAFETY</title><description><![CDATA[Propane is versatile, economical and safe , if used properly.  Propane fuel can be stored in a large tank and piped into your home (used for appliances, heating, etc.) or it can be purchased in portable cylinder tanks (commonly used for barbecues).  Either way, since propane is highly flammable and used in close proximity to your loved ones, you should know and understand how to use this product with care.            If you use a  propane supply in your home or cottage , allow qualified techn...<br><br><a href="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/around-the-house/PROPANE.htm">[link]</a><br><br><a href="http://www.sampa.com/?_sem=SF-mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com"><img src="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/_s/a/feed-banner-1.gif" border=0></a>]]></description><link>http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/around-the-house/PROPANE.htm</link><category>Safety</category><guid isPermalink="true">http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/around-the-house/PROPANE.htm</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:44:29 GMT</pubDate><dcterms:modified>2008-07-12T14:46:06</dcterms:modified></item><item><title>COPING WITH STRESSFUL EVENTS</title><description><![CDATA[Children are particularly vulnerable to the stress caused by emergency situations and can react in many different ways. Young children may show their emotions through actions such as crying, whining or bedwetting. Older children, who can better understand dangers to themselves and others, may experience an intense fear of injury or separation from family members. Other common reactions following emergency situations include a fear of the dark, physical pain, and eating or sleeping problems.  ...<br><br><a href="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/children/CHILDREN.htm">[link]</a><br><br><a href="http://www.sampa.com/?_sem=SF-mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com"><img src="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/_s/a/feed-banner-1.gif" border=0></a>]]></description><link>http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/children/CHILDREN.htm</link><category>Safety</category><guid isPermalink="true">http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/children/CHILDREN.htm</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:06:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FIREWORKS SAFETY TIPS</title><description><![CDATA[Fireworks Safety Tips     -   To minimize the risk of fire and burn injury, the fire service does not recommend family fireworks or informal neighbourhood displays.     -   The fire service recommends attending public fireworks displays hosted by your municipality or other responsible organization.     -   If you still choose to have a family fireworks or an informal neighbourhood display, check with your local fire department about regulations regarding fireworks. Here are some important saf...<br><br><a href="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/outdoors/FIREWORKS-SAFETY-TIPS.htm">[link]</a><br><br><a href="http://www.sampa.com/?_sem=SF-mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com"><img src="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/_s/a/feed-banner-1.gif" border=0></a>]]></description><link>http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/outdoors/FIREWORKS-SAFETY-TIPS.htm</link><category>Safety</category><guid isPermalink="true">http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/outdoors/FIREWORKS-SAFETY-TIPS.htm</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:47:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>THUNDERSTORMS</title><description><![CDATA[Thunderstorms are common in Ontario from late April to early October.           Do you know what the &quot;30-30&quot; rule is?  It means you should take appropriate shelter when you can count 30 seconds or fewer between lightning and thunders and remain sheltered for 30 minutes after the last thunder.                 30 Seconds:  30 Minutes:  When there are fewer than 30 seconds between the flash of lightning and the rumble of thunder, you should seek immediate shelter in a well-constructed building. ...<br><br><a href="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/outdoors/THUNDERSTORMS.htm">[link]</a><br><br><a href="http://www.sampa.com/?_sem=SF-mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com"><img src="http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/_s/a/feed-banner-1.gif" border=0></a>]]></description><link>http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/outdoors/THUNDERSTORMS.htm</link><category>Nature</category><category>Safety</category><guid isPermalink="true">http://mysilvercreek.SampaSite.com/safety-tips/outdoors/THUNDERSTORMS.htm</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:27:15 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>