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New OHS Regulation for September 2009

• Part 4, Section 4.1.1 Snow avalanche assessment

New/Revised Guidelines for September 2009

• G3.14 First aid attendant certification, qualifications and general responsibilities
• G4.1.1 Snow avalanche assessment
• G5.48-13 Monitoring worker exposure to sulfur dioxide
• Guideline Part 5 - Table of Exposure Limits for Chemical and Biological Substances
• G8.40(2.1)(c) Single-use respirators and fit test equivalency
• G13.2 Standards acceptable to WorkSafeBC
• G18.4(1) Supervision - Traffic control person training
• G21.8 Certification - Qualifications

Bridging the Gap, Construction Safety Conference
November 20 - 21, 2009 in Richmond, B.C.

This conference seeks to inspire those who work on B.C. construction sites, including construction safety officers, construction safety coordinators, and other safety professionals. Read more.

Children of construction workers urge motorists to "Slow Down" along 37 km construction zone

WorkSafeBC and Kiewit/Flatiron unveil signs that encourage drivers to slow down near the Port Mann/Highway 1 project to protect workers from potential injury. Read more ...

New Hazard Alerts

Young worker seriously injured by runaway tractor Injury 2009-16

Crossbar on lift arms of skid-steer loader drops onto worker Fatality 2009-14

Worker injured in fall through skylight Injury 2009-13

Certificate of Recognition (COR) - Partners Program

Find out how employers can earn valuable rewards and rebates by practicing good safety management.

Training Providers List Updated November 2009

First Aid, Diving, and Joint Committee Training Providers (PDF 234 KB)

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