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.
Winter driving is a workplace safety issue.
Your responsibilities don’t change with the seasons. But winter brings different driving hazards than other times of the year. Your safety program needs to address them with increased attention to safe driving practices, vehicle readiness, and driver training.
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.
