Parents & Caregivers
Parents and caregivers bear a huge responsibility when it comes to the safety of your children or those in your care. Don’t worry, you’re not alone, Operation Lifesaver is dedicated to providing you with the resources necessary to teach children about public-rail safety in a fun, interactive, and engaging way.
If you would like a presentation to be delivered to your school or organization, please contact Operation Lifesaver as listed on our Contact page or click: Request a Presentation. Hard copy formats of selected materials are normally reserved and used to supplement presentations given by our certified presenters, however, small quantities may be obtained by writing to OL at .
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Driver quiz |
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What |
A quiz for drivers to test your skill and knowledge regarding highway/railway crossings. | |
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Who |
Drivers of all ages. | |
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Why |
Properly interpreting a sign, signal, or device can mean the difference between life and death. Statistics show that more than half the collisions at highway/railway crossings happen at crossings equipped with lights and bells (with or without gates). Learn to look, listen, and live. | |
| Download | PDF | 303kb | ||
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Operation Lifesaver program brochure |
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What |
An overview of the Operation Lifesaver program | |
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Who |
Anyone involved in safety, law enforcement, education, railways, transportation, or community associations will find relevant information in this document. | |
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Why |
Public-rail safety is important to everyone, but particularly to those who teach children, protect the public, lead community associations and clubs (like snowmobilers), or make transportation their careers. | |
| Download | PDF | 717kb | ||
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Public-rail safety guide |
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What |
A guide to railway warning signs and devices with safety tips for vehicle operators and pedestrians | |
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Who |
Anyone who crosses railway tracks on foot or in a vehicle | |
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Why |
Drivers and pedestrians need to be aware of the various signs and devices so they can look, listen, and live. | |
| Download | PDF | 492kb | ||
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Tips for passenger and commuter rail users |
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What |
General tips to keep you safe around passenger and commuter rail trains. | |
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Who |
Passengers and commuters. | |
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Why |
Passenger and commuter rail is an integral part of today’s society. So much so, it’s easy to forget to take basic precautions. Learn to be safe around passenger and commuter trains with these quick and easy tips. | |
| Download | PDF | 274kb | ||
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Tips for parents and caregivers |
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What |
A guide to parents and caregivers on how to keep children safe around trains and railway property. | |
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Who |
Parents and caregivers, including educators and day-care workers. | |
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Why |
Children don’t know how to stay off, stay away, and stay alive until you teach them. This tip sheet will help you to introduce and reinforce the railway safety message with children of all ages. | |
| Download | PDF | 94kb | ||
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Tips for cyclists |
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What |
A guide to cyclists of all ages on how to stay safe around trains and railway property. | |
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Who |
Cyclists and parents/caregivers of cyclists. | |
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Why |
Learning the “rules of the road” includes learning how to cross railway tracks safely on your bicycle. Cross only at an authorized crossing and take the time to look, listen, and live. | |
| Download | PDF | 164kb | ||
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Student Safety Guide |
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What |
“Find the errors” type puzzle | |
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Who |
Children of all ages | |
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Why |
A fun visual aid and activity to reinforce good public-rail safety behaviors | |
| Download | PDF | 156kb | ||
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Public-rail safety posters |
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What |
Downloadable posters | |
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Who |
Kids of all ages | |
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Why |
Crossing railway tracks or travelling down them is not only illegal it is remarkably dangerous. Believe it or not, a train can sneak up on you and it can take up to 18 football fields to stop. | |
| Download | PDF | 274kb | ||
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OL Educators Guide |
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What |
Guide for educators on public-rail safety and the Operation Lifesaver program – a companion to the OL Activity Book for Kids below | |
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Educators | |
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Why |
To assist educators in making use of all the OL resources available (many from this site) in bringing the public-rail safety message to their classrooms. | |
| Download | PDF | 307kb | ||
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OL Activity Book with Rover the Rabbit |
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What |
Activity book for children on staying safe around trains and railway property | |
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Who |
Children (Kindergarten to Grade 2) | |
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Children have always had a fascination with trains. Their curiosity has often drawn them to dangerous areas near railway equipment and property. This activity book is part of Operation Lifesaver’s anti-trespassing program. With your help, it is designed to educate children about the associated dangers. | |
| Download | PDF | 172kb | ||
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OL Activity Book for Kids |
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What |
Activity book for children on staying safe around trains and railway property | |
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Who |
Children (Grade 3 to Grade 6) | |
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Why |
Children have always had a fascination with trains. Their curiosity has often drawn them to dangerous areas near railway equipment and property. This activity book is part of Operation Lifesaver’s anti-trespassing program. With your help, it is designed to educate children about the associated dangers. | |
| Download | PDF | 94kb | ||
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Activity placemats for kids |
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What |
A set of eight (4 English/4 French) activity oriented placemats for kids. | |
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Who |
Parents, educators, daycare workers, children | |
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Why |
Kids can learn public-rail safety in a fun and engaging way (plus it keeps them busy at the restaurant) | |
| Download | PDF | 610kb | ||
