Personal Stories
OHS specialist Glenn Russell recalls how seeing a worker’s serious, life-changing injury inspired his motivation to raise awareness of fall protection.
Training & Education
Anyone who repairs, renovates, or demolishes older buildings is at risk of exposure to harmful asbestos fibres.
Health & Safety Solutions
Finding new opportunities for workers after workplace injuries that prevent them from returning to their previous jobs.
Managing Risks & Hazards
BC 1 Call reminds homeowners, and commercial contractors to “click or call before you dig” into the ground for any outdoor project, big or small.
Roles & Responsibilities
Employers need workers’ insight into tasks that cause discomfort so they can find solutions that foster safety.
Safety at Home
Reviewing the basics of power tool safety is important in the workplace, but it’s also crucial at home before starting any kind of DIY project.
Health & Safety Culture
Listening and responding to workers’ concerns and suggestions is an essential way that employers can improve the health and safety culture of their workplace.
Hazardous Materials
A broken refrigeration system could release gas that displaces oxygen from the room before workers can react — controls and training are key.
Safety Gear & Equipment
The guideline outlines the requirement for personal protective equipment (PPE) to be available for all body types, not just sized for men’s bodies.
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About Me
I'm Susan Main, a writer based in Vancouver, BC. I have been writing about workplace health and safety since 1999 and have spoken with hundreds of people in different industries across Canada about their efforts to make safety a priority. It is a pleasure and a privilege to share their stories and explore new topics in the world of health and safety at work, and in our communities. In partnership with my sponsor, WorkSafeBC, our goal is to create an online community to promote conversations around workplace health and safety and inspire others to be safety champions.-
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