BCIRPU

The BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit. We're working to reduce the societal and economic burden of injury in British Columbia. @bcchresearch @ubcmedicine

[BCIRPU @BCIRPU]

April 28 is the National Day of Mourning. We come together to remember those we've lost due to workplace injuries and advocate for safe and healthy workplaces for all.

#DayOfMourning #WorkplaceSafety #HealthAndSafety

[RoadSafetyBC @RoadSafetyBC]

Before your #LongWeekend trip, do a quick safety check:

✔ Tires & gas
✔ Lights & signals
✔ Set GPS/music ahead
✔ No phone use
✔ Buckle up kids
✔ Secure pets

Find the risks. Fix them. Drive safe!

[BCIRPU @BCIRPU]

Dive into our latest edition of Injury Insights: Research, a series where we highlight publications from BCIRPU researchers.
#InjuryPrevention #RiskyPlay #ChildSafety #InjuryPrevention

[BCIRPU @BCIRPU]

This Spring, Dr. Ian Pike is spending a few months in Japan to launch a social marketing campaign aimed at improving child car seat safety.
#ChildPassengerSafety #BoosterSeatSafety #CarSeatSafety #RoadSafety #injuryprevention #SafeKids #Japan

[BCIRPU @BCIRPU]

E-scooters are becoming a popular, eco-friendly, and affordable way to get around! As they’re integrated into more communities, remember to use them safely and follow local regulations.
#EScooterSafety #CleanCommute #GreenTransportation #SafeStreets #VisionZero

[Parachute @parachutecanada]

Even small reductions in speed can be significant. For each 1.6 km/h reduction in average speed, collisions are reduced by 5%. Learn more at https://t.co/raPhoREdTJ @407ETR #ParachuteVZ

[BCIRPU @BCIRPU]

In our upcoming webinar on Thursday, March 27, PhD Candidate Breanna Nelson will demonstrate the various publicly available road traffic data sources across British Columbia. This presentation will highlight the BC Traffic Data Program and other resources.

[BCIRPU @BCIRPU]

Prevent injuries from button batteries by making sure products have a child-resistant battery compartment. Store batteries out of reach of children. #CheckforPoisons #NPPW2025

[BCIRPU @BCIRPU]

A crash caused by an impaired driver is not an 'accident.' It's preventable.

#DriveSober #roadsafety #visionzero

[BCIRPU @BCIRPU]

Whatever the vehicle—motorcycle,
boat, ATV, snowmobile—don't drive impaired. It's
National Impaired Driving Prevention Week.

#DriveSober #visionzero #roadsafety @Safety_Canada

[BCIRPU @BCIRPU]

In the event someone is potentially poisoned, contact the poison centre. If the person loses consciousness, has difficulty breathing or is having a seizure, call 911. https://t.co/44PHHEWDlw #CheckForPoisons #NPPW2025

[Parachute @parachutecanada]

Go to the emergency room right away if you think your child has swallowed a button battery. On the way, give the child 2 tsp of honey every 10 mins (up to 6 doses). Honey coats the battery and may help reduce the risk of injury. https://t.co/YN3RMVhjfE #CheckForPoisons #NPPW2025

[BCIRPU @BCIRPU]

Button batteries can cause serious injury if swallowed or ingested. If this happens to your child, call 9-1-1 or your local poison centre, or go to the nearest emergency department. #CheckforPoisons #NPPW2025

[BCIRPU @BCIRPU]

Approximately one-in-five fatal victims (19%) were not wearing a seatbelt at the time of a crash (BC, 2017 to 2021).

Remember to wear your seatbelt on every ride.

#BuckleUpBC #roadsafety #visionzero

[BCIRPU @BCIRPU]

"As a woman of colour and in a leadership role, facing adversity through my career was a reminder to be resilient, courageous, and strong—in order to break down barriers for myself and for other women along the way."
—Dr. Shelina Babul
#IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay2025

[BCIRPU @BCIRPU]

In our upcoming webinar on Thursday, March 27, PhD Candidate Breanna Nelson will demonstrate the various publicly available road traffic data sources across British Columbia. This presentation will highlight the BC Traffic Data Program and other resources.

[Canadian Paediatric Society @CanPaedSociety]

Off-road vehicles continue to cause serious injuries to children and adolescents, similar to those sustained in car crashes.

Guidance on counselling to reduce preventable harms to the paediatric population are in our latest position statement: https://t.co/0uqLiXMD6Z

[BCIRPU @BCIRPU]

Did you know that only 1 in 5 young people in BC get a timely follow-up after a concussion? There are a few factors that make it more likely for a young person to get an early follow-up: living in rural areas, or a higher SES.
#ConcussionCare #YouthHealth #ConcussionEd

[BCIRPU @BCIRPU]

Check out the new publication that looks at factors in introducing 30km/h speed limits in
Victoria, Australia. This study highlights the need for policy reforms and provides a roadmap for making streets safer.

#RoadSafety #SpeedLimits #PolicyReform #visionzero

[BCIRPU @BCIRPU]

https://t.co/qR7eYLQX9q

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On February 25, Dr. Ian Pike will speak about the BCIRPU and the history of injury prevention in BC at @E2i_BCCHR's Research Day!