Personal Stories
Bike to Work Week celebrates cycling and encourages people to start new commuting habits. A cycling instructor shares advice for keeping safe on the roads.
Training & Education
It’s a serious message presented with humour. New animated videos from the Builders Code initiative address bullying and harassment on construction sites.
Health & Safety Solutions
Strategically designing the workspace in child care centres helps educators prevent musculoskeletal injuries and provide the best care to kids.
Managing Risks & Hazards
Service industry workers exposed to loud noise can wear hearing protection that makes it easier to hear customers and coworkers — and looks good, too.
Roles & Responsibilities
A ranching safety advisor reminds drivers to be vigilant and follow ranch workers’ directions when they encounter cattle drives on B.C.’s roads.
Safety at Home
It’s almost summer again. Here are a few safety tips for you to keep in mind while you’re on vacation, at home, or at work. Enjoy the season!
Health & Safety Culture
B.C.’s motion picture industry unions are making it easier for workers and their families to access anonymous support for mental health and addictions.
Hazardous Materials
Dust from wood, metal, flour, and more can ignite. Free online training can help employers, contractors, and workers in manufacturing control the hazard.
Safety Gear & Equipment
To prevent drowning, crewmembers on B.C. fishing vessels are now required to wear PFDs or lifejackets whenever they are on the deck.
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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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