SSM urges summer safety vigilance as heat risks rise

Think Twice with Summer Safety

The long-awaited summertime is here! We hope you are getting plenty of chances to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and warm temperatures. Yet this wish comes with a word of caution. Because we’re often more active and out and about during the summer, we face the risk of seasonal injuries and illnesses. June is National Safety Month, a time […] Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subsc…

SSM urges summer safety vigilance as heat risks rise

Health officials reported no heat-related hospitalizations so far this year as the Health Bureau (SSM) launched a seasonal “Summer Safety” campaign, urging residents to guard against heatstroke and drowning. At a press conference on Tuesday, officials warned that current hot and humid conditions significantly heighten the risk of heat-related illness, particularly for those working or exercising outdoors. Despite the absence of serious cases to …