For drivers

Stay alert in work zones. There’s no room for error.

Roadside work zones are busy, unpredictable places. A moment of distraction can put workers – and you – in danger.

Learn what you need to do

For employers

Your crew’s safety depends on more than a vest.

Employers need to have a safety plan that helps protect employees working at the roadside.

Review your responsibilities

For drivers

Do you know what to do if you’re in a crash?

Ensuring your safety comes first. Then you need to collect information and notify your employer. Keeping a checklist in your vehicle will help keep you organized.

Download checklist

Driving for work is dangerous. It doesn’t have to be, since most crashes, injuries, and deaths are preventable. Together, employers and employees can help ensure all work drivers and roadside workers get home safe at the end of their shift.

Facts about Road Safety

Behind every road safety crash statistic is a family member, friend, co-worker, or neighbour who was seriously hurt or killed. WorkSafeBC statistics for 2019 through 2023 for BC show:

33%

of traumatic workplace deaths were due to vehicle crashes.

18

deaths from work-related vehicle crashes every year, on average.

1,631

people injured and off work from work-related vehicle crashes every year, on average.

Getting started with road safety
Featured tools & resources
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Template

Using Employee Owned Vehicles for Work Procedure Template

Employers are responsible for the safety of employees who drive a personal vehicle for work. Customize this template to create a policy for the use of employee vehicles.
Journey management & trip planning
Tailgate Meeting Guide

Explaining Employee Road Safety Responsibilities

Use this guide to lead a discussion with employees about their road safety responsibilities when driving for work.
Legal responsibilities
Tool

TripCheck

TripCheck is a step-by-step planning tool that you can complete in 3 minutes. Use it before each trip to help you reduce the risks associated with driving for work.
Journey management & trip planning
Tip Sheet

Conducting Vehicle Inspections

Regular inspections help ensure vehicles are mechanically sound, safe, and suitable for work. Use these tips to identify potential problems and fix them before using the vehicle.
Vehicles
Upcoming Events
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June
04
10:00 a.m.
Online workshop

RiskCheck: Conducting Road Safety Risk Assessments

Date & Time
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 10:00 a.m. (PDT) to 12:00 p.m. (PDT)
Category
Online workshop
Location
Online Workshop
Organizer
Road Safety at Work
This workshop is now full, please click here to join the waitlist.
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June
18
10:00 a.m.
Online workshop

SkillCheck: Conducting Driver Assessments

Date & Time
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 10:00 a.m. (PDT) to 12:00 p.m. (PDT)
Category
Online workshop
Location
Online Workshop
Organizer
Road Safety at Work
This workshop shows you how to use our SkillCheck tool to assess employee driving skills and behaviours. It helps you conduct an assessment that helps identify driving skill gaps so you can take steps to improve them. You’ll learn how to use the free SkillCheck tool to record and document driving assessments, behaviours and characteristics to look for when conducting assessments and how to apply what you’ve learned in your workplace.
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November
26
10:00 a.m.
Webinar

Practical BC Winter Driving Tips

Date & Time
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:00 a.m. (PST) to 11:00 a.m. (PST)
Location
Webinar
Organizer
Road Safety at Work
Winter driving requires more planning, equipment, and patience. Changing weather, colder temperatures, and less daylight all make driving at this time of year more dangerous. Creating a winter driving plan before the bad weather arrives will help reduce risk for drivers.
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Slow down, pay attention in work zones

Warmer weather means more crews working at the roadside, more cones, and more changes in traffic patterns. Keep your eyes up and speed down.

Learn how to help save lives

Next winter starts now

How did your drivers do this last winter? Use their experiences to start planning safety improvements you can make for this fall and winter.

Steps you can take now

More ways we can help you