Personal Stories
Safety officer shares top questions from residential construction workers and employers — and fills us in on a new resource that answers them.
Training & Education
Kudos to B.C.’s businesses for working hard to plan and implement safety controls that protect workers and the public from COVID-19 transmission.
Health & Safety Solutions
Researchers aim to improve safety for logging truck drivers by strengthening cab guards that prevent loads from shifting during crashes or sudden stops.
Managing Risks & Hazards
As always, occupational first aid attendants are at the ready, and now they are using new protocols to protect themselves and their patients from COVID-19.
Roles & Responsibilities
Chelsea, a WorkSafeBC prevention officer, gives tips to employers who are maintaining workplace safety systems along with integrating COVID-19 safety plans.
Safety at Home
Please read these tips for enjoying a safe summer close to home in 2020 as you’re cleaning, gardening, working, and de-stressing.
Health & Safety Culture
A new psychological support toolkit is available for workers and employers coping with increased anxiety and stress due to COVID-19.
Hazardous Materials
Here are some tips for employers and workers about how they can minimize exposure to wildfire smoke outdoors and in vehicles.
Safety Gear & Equipment
Young people entering the workforce need to know how using hearing protection can prevent noise-induced hearing loss that may start early and is irreversible.
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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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