Driving for work is dangerous. It doesn’t have to be, since most motor vehicle incidents, 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 motor vehicle incident statistic is a family member, friend, co-worker, or neighbour who was seriously hurt or killed. WorkSafeBC statistics for 2020 through 2024 for BC show:
of traumatic workplace deaths were due to motor vehicle incidents.
deaths from work-related motor vehicle incidents every year, on average.
people injured and off work from work-related motor vehicle incidents every year, on average.
Work zones aren’t seasonal. Neither is worker safety.
Roadside work happens throughout the year so stay alert for signs, cones, barriers, and traffic control persons. When you drive through a work zone, remember that you’re driving through someone’s workplace. Slow down, pay attention, put your phone away, and follow posted signs and directions.
Plan now for safer winter driving
It may seem early to think about winter driving but it’s smart business. Now’s the time to review policies and plan training before changing weather and urgent demands create added pressure.
