Personal Stories
Follow these best practices for using power bars in your home or work office. I’m sharing them after experiencing a near-miss incident of my own.
Training & Education
Commercial fishermen are likely to meet Fish Safe teams on docks, where they’re sharing information about preventing collisions.
Health & Safety Solutions
Workers on curbside patios face hazards of working near traffic, and employers must assess the risk, to keep workers and customers safe.
Managing Risks & Hazards
A new video gives recreational drivers important information about safety on resource roads.
Roles & Responsibilities
Employers are required to offer employees 3 days of paid sick leave if they need to stay home as a result of circumstances related to COVID-19.
Safety at Home
Patio heaters are lovely for keeping us warm outside in the cold, but we need to use them safely to avoid potential fire and carbon monoxide hazards.
Health & Safety Culture
B.C. hotels are using touchless check-in technology, enhanced cleaning procedures, and other safety solutions for workers and guests.
Hazardous Materials
New videos share propane safety tips for operators of food trucks and mobile kitchens.
Safety Gear & Equipment
X-ray technology is increasingly being used by employers to inspect the safety and quality of products. They need to know its impact on worker safety.
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About Me
I'm Susan Main, a writer based in Vancouver, BC. Since this blog began in 2010, I’ve talked about health and safety with hundreds of people in different industries, and many of their stories will stay with me forever. Please note that I am not a health and safety professional and any opinions expressed by me, the people I write about, or my readers are not necessarily the opinions of my sponsor, WorkSafeBC.
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