Are you playing sports this summer? Wearing a mouth guard can prevent injuries to your face and mouth, and can decrease your chances of a serious injury or broken teeth cutting into your playing time. Always rinse your mouth guard with cold water before and after you use it, and do not chew your mouth guard while you are wearing … Read More
Have a Healthy Smile All Summer!
Are you playing sports this summer? Wearing a mouth guard can prevent injuries to your face and mouth, and can decrease your chances of a serious injury or broken teeth cutting into your playing time. Always rinse your mouth guard with cold water before and after you use it, and do not chew your mouth guard while you are wearing … Read More
Terrible Tooth Tricks!
Do you treat your mouth like a Swiss army knife, chewing, tearing, ripping and pulling through any and every thing? See our list for some of the worst mis-uses of your pearly-whites! Toothpicks: These are great for baking and craft time, not so great for your mouth. Even though “tooth” is right in the name, all you need to do … Read More
Playing It Safe – Childproofing the Environment
Every day, children are exposed to potentially hazardous substances where they live, learn and play. There is growing concern about the effect that harmful chemicals and other hazards have on their health. The best way to protect our children is to reduce or eliminate as many contaminants as possible from the air, water, soil, food and products. To create a … Read More
Know Your Food Temperatures – Thawing food
Did you know temperature abuse of hazardous food, like meat and dairy, is the number one cause of food poisoning? The most important temperature of all is the internal temperature of hazardous food. Only a probe thermometer can check the internal temperature of food so be sure to have one. Thawing DO NOT thaw hazardous food on the counter. Thaw: … Read More
Back to Sleep, Tummy to Play
Back to sleep and tummy to play promotes healthy growth and development for your baby. Give your baby a great start! Back to Sleep Always place your baby on their back to sleep, whether nap time or night time, at home or away. Infants placed on their back to sleep, for every sleep, have a reduced risk of Sudden Infant … Read More
Know Your Food Temperatures – Cooking
Cooking kills any bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Fish, 70˚C Ground beef, 71˚C. Pork, 71˚C Chicken/Turkey pieces, 74˚C Whole Chicken/Turkey, 82˚C Mixture of various meats and/or dairy: 74˚C NOTE: DO NOT leave food on the counter to cool after cooking. Serve immediately Cool in fridge, or hot-hold Hazardous food left at room temperature on the counter for more than 2 … Read More
Check it CK
Check it CK is an online disclosure program that allows you to access the most recent inspection reports of public premises/facilities throughout Chatham-Kent. How do I access Check it CK? you can Check it online at: www.chatham-kent.ca/checkit access on your mobile phone by scanning our QR Code or visit www.chatham-kent.ca/checkit on your mobile device Which inspection reports can I access? Food Premises restaurants bakeries … Read More
Getting your nose pierced?
Have you made a decision to pierce your nose? There is lots of choice but ask the right questions to make a safe decision. Ask if they use piercing needles. Only go to a professional that uses piercing needles since a piercing needle will not damage the tissue or cartilage in the nose. Ask and make sure that all … Read More
Don’t be that guy
Just because she isn’t saying no… doesn’t mean she’s saying yes. The most common drug involved in sexual assault is alcohol. Most people use alcohol to relax and have fun but drinking too much can put you at risk of sexual assault. It is always your responsibility to make sure you and your partner are sober enough to give sexual … Read More
Tattooing – The Pros and Cons
Getting a tattoo is a popular way of self expression. But, before making this choice make sure you know all the important issues surrounding these permanent pieces of art. Tattoos are available in countless colours or simple black, with thousands of designs to choose from or you can even design your own. Words, phrases pictures and abstract designs are a … Read More
Smoking in Workplace Vehicles
Since May 31st, 2006 the Smoke-Free Ontario Act (SFOA) has required workplaces to be smoke-free. You may be surprised to learn that work vehicles are workplaces as well. This means that it is illegal to smoke in a workplace vehicle just like it is in an office, bar, restaurant or school. This includes times when the vehicle is not being … Read More