Every year in BC, thousands of vehicles collide with wildlife. In addition to the grave consequences these collisions have for the animals, they result in injuries and trauma to employees, extensive damage to vehicles and lost productivity.
Proudly presented in cooperation with the Wildlife Collision Prevention Program and the BC Forest Safety Council, this webinar explores:
- The frequency, cost and consequences of collisions with wildlife in BC
- Where and when these collisions tend to take place
- Strategies and processes employers can implement to reduce risks
- Practical measures and driving tips that drivers can apply to prevent collisions with wildlife
Webinar recording:
Preventing collisions with wildlife (approx 1 hour)
Webinar slides:
Download the slides from our Webinar (PDF 6 MB)
Webinar resources:
Here are links to various resources which were mentioned in the webinar session:
Key Websites
- Wildlife Collision Prevention Program
- BC Forest Safety
- Wildlife Roadsharing Resource Centre
- Road Safety at Work
The Costs of Wildlife – Vehicle Collisions
- ICBC Quick Statistics – crashes involving animals
- Financial costs of crashes – RSAW MVI Cost Calculator
- Wildlife Accident Reporting System
- Evaluating ICBC Animal–Vehicle Crash Statistics (2006-2010)
Hands-On Skills Development Resources
- Resource Road Light Truck Driver Training – BC Forest Safety
- Driver Assessment Form – Road Safety at Work
- Driver Assessment User Guide – Road Safety at Work
- Collision Avoidance Training – Justice Institute of BC
- Total Control Driving – Justice Institute of BC
Online Skills Development Courses
- Distracted Driver Course – Canadian Automobile Association
- Distracted Driver Course – National Safety Council
Tailgate Meetings Guides
- Avoiding Collisions with Wildlife – Road Safety at Work
- Holding Successful Tailgate Meetings – Road Safety at Work
Journey Management Tools
- Journey Management Tool Kit – put effective journey management to work in your workplace
- TripCheck – handy, mobile friendly trip planning and management tool
- RoadWatchBC - reporting wildlife sightings along major highways in the Elk Valley
- DriveBC – traveler information system for BC highways
Videos
- Avoiding Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions – US Department of Agriculture; 23 minutes
- How to properly slam into wildlife with your car – National Post, a little cheeky, mostly accurate but entertaining; 5 minutes
