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Preventable @Preventable

We’re reminding British Columbians that injuries are preventable, and that simple actions can make a difference. Find us on Meta, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Joined April 2009
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Preventable@Preventable
11 Apr 2025
We're no longer posting on this account. Find our latest campaign on Meta, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
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When you’re decorating for the holidays, be the brightest (and safest) house on the block and use the right size ladder for the job. Let’s keep injuries preventable. #PreventableYellowLines #holidayseason #HappyHolidays
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Whether we’re driving or taking the SkyTrain, yellow lines are there to guide us. But when they’re not there, it’s up to you. Let’s keep it preventable. #PreventableYellowLines
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Did you know that you’re 3.6x more likely to get into a crash if you’re on your phone while driving? Let’s keep crashes preventable. #PreventableYellowLines
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In 2022, there were over 150,000 workplace-related injury claims reported in BC. Let’s keep workplace injuries preventable. #PreventableYellowLines
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More than half of all poisonings in British Columbia involve young children 1 to 3 years old. Keeping cleaning products out of reach of children is up to you. Let’s keep it preventable. #PreventableYellowLines
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Yellow lines exist in a lot of places—but not on the water. Remember to wear a PFD and keep drownings preventable. #PreventableYellowLines
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Yellow lines are in a lot of places to protect us. But when they’re not there, it's up to you. Let's keep it preventable. #PreventableYellowLines
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Kristi Gordon demonstrates how yellow lines exist in places to tell you when to pause, like on ladders. Let’s keep falls preventable. #PreventableYellowLines
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Yellow lines don't ensure your smoke alarms work. You do. Test your smoke alarms at least once a year. Let's keep it preventable. @BC_FireSafety #FireSafety #SmokeAlarms #TestYourAlarms
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Yellow lines don't ensure your smoke alarms work. You do. Test your smoke alarms at least once a year. Let's keep it preventable. @BC_FireSafety #FireSafety #SmokeAlarms #TestYourAlarms
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Yellow lines don’t remind you to wear a bike helmet—you do. Yvonne Schalle shows us how to properly wear one, which can reduce your risk of head injury by up to 80%. #PreventableYellowLines
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When you’re decorating for the holidays, be the brightest (and safest) house on the block and use the right size ladder for the job. Let’s keep injuries preventable. #PreventableYellowLines
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BC Office of the Fire Commissioner
@BC_FireSafety
24 Nov 2023
If you are out to choose a tree this weekend please see the tip below. Once you get it home; definitely keep it watered.
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Preventable and @VanFireRescue talk home #firesafety. Watch now:
Global BC
@GlobalBC
21 Nov 2023
Fire prevention is key in our homes. Global's @YvonneSchalle learns some basic tips to make sure your family is safe.
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Did you know that you’re 3.6x more likely to get into a crash if you’re on your cell phone while driving? Let’s keep crashes preventable. #PreventableYellowLines
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BCIRPU@BCIRPU
23 Oct 2023
94% of fire-related deaths in BC were caused by residential structural fires. Test your smoke alarms at least once a year and develop an escape plan for every room in your home. #firesafety
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A working smoke alarm is the most effective way to keep yourself and your family safe from fire, fire injuries, and deaths. Yellow lines don't ensure your smoke alarms work. You do. Test your smoke alarm at least once a year: preventable.ca/prevent-fire-… @BC_FireSafety #FireSafety
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Yellow lines don’t ensure your smoke alarms work. You do. Test your smoke alarms at least once a year. Let's keep it preventable. @BC_FireSafety #FireSafety #SmokeAlarms #TestYourAlarms
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Whether we’re driving or taking the SkyTrain, yellow lines are there to guide us. But when they’re not there, it’s up to you. Let’s keep it preventable. #PreventableYellowLines
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