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Injury Prevention Resources - General Safety

Farming | Ranching | Commodities (Producers) | Greenhouses and Nurseries | Orchards and Vineyards | General Safety
General | Electrical | Hearing Protection | Personal Protective Equipment

The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the most common injuries and illnesses in the agriculture industry. These resources may not meet all the requirements for health and safety in British Columbia. Please check the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and related materials for specific WorkSafeBC requirements.

Hearing Protection

Hear for Good: Preventing Exposure at Work PDF (257 KB)
This pamphlet explains noise-induced hearing loss, noise control, and hearing protection. It also covers different types of hearing protection and how to fit and care for hearing protection.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
Updated: May 2006
* Available in print from Publications, Videos, and Forms Distribution.

Sound Advice: A Guide to Hearing Conservation Programs BK12 PDF (1 MB)
This guide explains what is required of a hearing conservation program and provides general information on implementing a hearing conservation program.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
Updated: May 2006
* Available in print from Publications, Videos, and Forms Distribution.

Visit the Hearing Loss Prevention web pages for more information.

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