A career in heavy machinery could a bit closer for 30 Kelowna students who might choose that path – which is good news for an industry that (like many others) needs new workers to keep pace with retirement rates. I hope all students look out for themselves by researching potential employers’ safety culture, practice, and record
Talking about danger is a good segue into a discussion on safety. That’s why I like this “visual library of danger” – as I picture it – that WorkSafe Victoria is archiving online.
Talking about danger is a good segue into a discussion on safety. That’s why I like this “visual library of danger” – as I picture it – that WorkSafe Victoria is archiving online.
Communication in the workplace is crucial to safety. A lack of English skills can make it difficult for newcomers to understand their rights and talk about health and safety issues. To address this barrier to safety, the BC Federation of Labour is offering a free ESL workshop for workers.
Each year, on average, 13 kids are killed on Canada’s farms – and that’s why the Canadian Agriculture Safety Association is reaching out to communities throughout the country. CASA announced 13,500+ kids and participants will take part in the activities organized by safety groups in Canada’s rural communities
Home in one piece: What motivates you, your friends, or your family to come home safely from work? That was the 2012 theme for the seventh annual WorkSafeBC Student Video Contest – which generated 66 YouTube entries, representing the work of 195 students from 135 schools.
WorkSafe Victoria just launched the first two TV spots in a new campaign to reduce slips, trips, and falls at work – showing the consequence of taking shortcuts.
People who clean hotel rooms account for more than 40 percent of WorkSafeBC claim costs within the BC accommodation sector. A new guide from go2 addresses safety for this group of workers – including forms, checklists, and other documents you can customize for your own workplace.
“Straight outta Edmonton” – rap video stars Matt and Chris put a new spin on an old message: Don’t be a safety fool. New video from HeadsUpAb.com – Alberta WCB’s young worker campaign.
Check out WorkSafeBC’s entertaining NAOSH Week music video. The song is based on the 80s hit “Making It Work,” from the Vancouver band Doug and the Slugs.
