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10 holiday driving tips
Whether your employees are driving on or off the job, driving during the holidays is even more dangerous than at other times of the year. In addition to weather-related hazards such as snow, ice, fog and reduced visibility, they may … More
Drivers urged to change driving behaviour in winter conditions
Two BC cabinet members, a WorkSafeBC vice-president and an RCMP representative joined forces on the steps of the Legislature in Victoria on October 2 to launch the Shift into Winter campaign, which reminds drivers that winter is coming and they … More
Do you practice safe driving all the time?
Be honest. When did you last speed up through an intersection on a yellow light? Or take a chance on turning left through oncoming traffic? We all have a responsibility to abide by the rules of the road. And, if … More
Preparing workplaces for the legalization of marijuana
The recreational use of marijuana is likely to be legal in Canada by this time next year. To help prepare workplaces for the implications, the Canadian Centre of Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has released a White Paper with useful, … More
Why regular vehicle inspections and maintenance are important
Even though human error is often cited as a contributing factor in most vehicle crashes, a recent Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) magazine story reports that a significant number of collisions in Ontario since 2014 were caused by transport trucks in … More
Recent changes strengthen Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees
Three changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation were introduced this month which have implications for any BC business with 20 or more employees. That’s because businesses with 20 or more employees must have a Joint Occupational Health and … More
Debunking the myth that speeding will get you there faster
Have you ever been tempted to speed because you think it will get you to your destination faster? One BC employer has some surprising findings that prove speeding doesn’t save the time we think it does. Cheryl Spencer, Unit Chief … More
My car does what?
Lane departure warning systems, automatic parallel parking, adaptive cruise control. These are just a few of the dozens of new safety features now available in many cars and trucks. All are designed to keep us safer when we are behind … More
Two surveys reach same finding: many employers unaware of their responsibilities for managing their grey fleets
A recent study out of the UK about work-related driving found that 41 per cent of employers are not aware that they have the same duty of care and are liable for worker safety when their workers drive personal vehicles … More
It’s time to shift into winter!
Winter will be arriving soon in many parts of the province so now is the time to get out your winter driving plan and get your employees and their vehicles ready to navigate the driving hazards that go along with … More
