“As the temperatures warm up to freezing, snow covered roads will melt in sunshine but as soon as the sun starts down the surface quickly refreezes into a glazed surface…”
Author Archives: Susan
A long haul truck driver raises the issue of slipping on ice, which has happened to him, though never resulting in a serious injury. Proper footwear goes a long way.
Risk of injury and property damage goes down while employee morale goes up as they see their well-being put above financial costs.
Risk of injury and property damage goes down while employee morale goes up as they see their well-being put above financial costs.
The average person spends only six seconds washing their hands in the washroom – and most don’t use soap, says a US study of people’s public washroom habits.
“When using any supplied equipment, we were expected to follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and to be aware of them. There was never any good excuse for not following them,” says this worker regarding safely heating an enclosed area, monitoring air quality, and supervision/instruction.
It can lead to increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and dying prematurely. Too much sitting – at computers, while commuting, and at home – not only leads to back and neck pain, but also has a chemical effect as sugars and toxins build up in in our too-still muscles.
WorkSafeBC’s 2014 Student Video Safety Contest invites drama, comedy, documentary, music video, stop-motion film, claymation, or animation that explores the theme Don’t Let Your First Job Be Your Last.
The Road Safety at Work team is offering free events for participants who are beginning or improving a road safety plan for organizations that employ people who drive during their shift at work. Workshops are ongoing at locations in BC.
Congrats to ESCO Coquitlam – winner of WorkSafeBC’s 2013 Ergonomics Innovation contest. One worker said the solution offers “a night and day difference” – quite a review, I’d say!
