Personal Stories
My friend developed a bad case of Lyme disease after getting a tick bite. The risk is low in B.C. but we still need to know how to prevent and handle bites.
Training & Education
B.C.’s high school curricula is taking a new view of career education. To reflect the changes, WorkSafeBC updated its Student WorkSafe program for teachers.
Health & Safety Solutions
It’s back-to-school time and the weather is getting cooler. This means flu season will soon be in full swing. How can we arm ourselves against it?
Managing Risks & Hazards
Make sure you can identify toxic plants if you work or play outdoors. Giant hogweed is hard to miss, but poison ivy leaves don’t always look the same.
Roles & Responsibilities
Point-of-care risk assessment helps health care assistants better address residents’ emotional distress and creates safer workplaces.
Safety at Home
Hiring people to do work around your home for jobs like construction, gardening, or child care? You might need to apply for workers’ compensation coverage.
Health & Safety Culture
What are B.C. truck drivers doing to stay healthy? How are employers supporting their wellness? SafetyDriven is teaming up with researchers to seek answers.
Hazardous Materials
Propane tanks, chemicals, and lithium ion batteries can explode in recycling facilities. Employers and the public can help prevent this workplace safety hazard.
Safety Gear & Equipment
You’ll soon see signs about vehicles needing chains and winter tires when driving on B.C. highways this fall and winter. Are you prepared?
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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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