Personal Stories
One B.C. teacher describes how his students — and his school — have benefited from participating in WorkSafeBC’s student video contest every year.
Training & Education
More employers are using handheld devices to do business. WorkSafeBC has updated its Supervising for Safety course to make it compatible with tablets.
Health & Safety Solutions
Data from the Employer Health and Safety Planning Tool Kit helps employers make more informed decisions about health and safety in their workplaces.
Managing Risks & Hazards
Fish Safe BC is reaching out to fishing crews to talk about vessel stability, PFD regulations, and the importance of planning for emergencies.
Roles & Responsibilities
To help prevent concrete pumping incidents, stakeholders in B.C.’s construction industry launched a certification program for concrete pump truck operators.
Safety at Home
Homeowners planning renos need to find out if their homes have asbestos, which, if not handled safely, can be deadly.
Health & Safety Culture
The “Cool or Tool?” app raises construction workers’ awareness of what is and isn’t acceptable workplace conduct. It’s fun and takes only two minutes a day.
Hazardous Materials
Today’s waste and recycling industry workers may be exposed to a variety of hazards as they collect and sort electronics, scrap metal, glass, and much more.
Safety Gear & Equipment
Workers at recycling facilities need hearing protection and other PPE to protect against exposure to high noise levels and other hazards.
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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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