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How can good nutrition prevent workplace injuries

WebDrink more water. Eat less sugar. That’s part of what Health Canada recommends in its updated food guide. This made me think of …

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New requirements now in effect to support injured workers

WebIn 2022, the B.C. government introduced Bill 41, a suite of amendments to the Workers Compensation Act to support workers and employers following a workplace …

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Video contest explores mental health at work

WebHere in B.C., students are invited to explore the theme, “My mental health matters,” in the 2022 WorkSafeBC Student Safety Video Contest. The challenge is to …

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What you need for emergencies when working from home

WebIn Prepare your home for an outage, BC Hydro advises having an emergency kit that includes a flashlight, battery-operated radio, and enough food and …

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Personal stories Archives

WebA new fellowship award for research in occupational health and safety and work disability honours Ralph McGinn, who devoted his career to worker safety. Ralph …

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Thinking about September safety

WebPhoto credit: gettyimages.ca/onsuda. September tends to be a month of transitions. “It’s the perfect time to review your company’s driving policy in your health …

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Protect workers from the hazards of electric vehicles

WebHere are some of the hazards and risk controls you should know, as an employer. As the use of electric vehicles (EVs) increases, safety advocates are looking …

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Talking safety with different generations in the workplace

WebSasja will be at the conference to deliver her presentation, Communication with Different Generations of Workers. “What we have with the different generations is …

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How much is too much to lift

WebLifting is the number one cause of injury to young workers – about 950 incidents per year in BC. “Injuries incurred include sprains, strains, and tears associated …

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Raising awareness of isocyanate exposure at work

WebWorkSafeBC classifies isocyanates as sensitizers. This means that workers can develop a sensitivity to them, even at low levels of exposure. Short-term exposure …

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Spring into safety with these seasonal tips

WebGarden Safety from Health Canada includes this advice (and much more): Warm up before gardening with some slow stretches, holding each for at least 20 …

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Cultivating safety in a growing cannabis industry

WebTadhg says that, “Like other greenhouse industries, cannabis cultivation entails safety and health hazards related to mechanization and equipment, and …

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Safety training goes new places with virtual reality

WebWorkplace health and safety training programs use virtual reality to recreate hazards, incidents, best practices, and more. Several industries are using virtual reality …

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How to evaluate your joint health and safety committee

WebHere’s a tool to help. As of April 3, 2017, joint committees in B.C. workplaces must complete an annual written evaluation of how effectively they are working. But …

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Benefits of evaluating your joint committee every year

WebEvaluating your joint health and safety committee every year produces many benefits, including safer workplaces and more collaboration. A joint health and safety …

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8 great safety channels on YouTube

WebBurlington, Ontario company that produces OHS videos. NIOSH Safety Videos. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, based in Washington, DC. …

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Honouring care aides and keeping them safe at work

WebHealth care assistants make a huge difference to people’s quality of life. In honour of these workers — also known as resident care assistants, community health …

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Is it safe to work outside with wildfire smoke in the air

WebCall the Prevention Information Line. You can call WorkSafeBC’s Prevention Information Line at 1.888.621.7233 (1.888.621.SAFE) if you have any questions about …

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Growing safer work practices in forest nurseries

WebIt all starts with forest nursery workers who plant, grow, and package tiny seedlings. Their work involves a lot of repeated movements, forceful exertions, and other …

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Prime contractor responsibilities clarified

WebEmployer responsibility is clarified in the amendment to policy D3-115-1 clarifies when and how employers are obligated to safety of all workers, under Section …

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Working safely around conveyor systems

WebI spoke with Peter Yang, an occupational health and safety consultant with WorkSafeBC, to learn more about working safely around conveyor systems. “It’s not that …

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Tips for safety in shipping and receiving

WebThis Shipping and Receiving bulletin from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety categorizes the hazards into these six areas: Biological …

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