Button Battery Safety Communications
Public health communications project for Health Canada, educating families on button battery safety.
Client/Organization: Health Canada
About the Project
Button batteries, commonly found in household products, pose a serious safety risk to children if swallowed. Health Canada needed a clear, informative, and action-driven communication campaign to educate parents, caregivers, and industry stakeholders on button battery risks and prevention.
I was responsible for creating all the button battery content featured on Health Canada’s official resource page (except for the lithium-ion section), ensuring that:
- Complex safety information was simplified for public understanding
- Messaging was aligned with government safety guidelines
- Content was accessible, engaging, and easy to navigate
View the Live Page Here: Health Canada – Battery Safety Resources
Key Deliverables:
- Infographics & Educational Guides for Parents & Caregivers
- Awareness Campaign Materials
The Challenge
Why was this project important?
- Many parents and caregivers are unaware of button battery hazards
- Serious injuries (burns, internal damage) can occur if swallowed
- Misinformation around battery safety exists online
- A clear, government-backed resource was needed to drive public awareness
Primary Communication Challenges:
- Making safety guidelines simple yet impactful
- Encouraging preventative actions in a way that resonates with families
- Ensuring messaging was accurate, evidence-based, and accessible
The Approach
To effectively communicate button battery safety, I developed engaging, action-oriented content that included:
Infographics & Resource Materials
- Designed concise, shareable graphics summarizing key safety points
- Developed checklist-style guides for easy family reference
- Ensured content was visually engaging & accessible
Impact & Results
Increasing Public Awareness & Safety
- Published on Health Canada’s official website, reaching hundreds of thousands of Canadian families
- Helped standardize battery safety messaging across government & industry stakeholders
- Developed easy-to-follow guidelines for emergency response & prevention
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