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Injury Prevention Resources for Construction - General Construction

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The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the most common injuries and illnesses in the construction 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.

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 Stay on Top Enforcement Blitz 2012
From June 25 to November 3, 2012, WorkSafeBC prevention officers will conduct inspections to ensure compliance among slope roofers and framers working on single-family residential projects. These inspections will focus on planning, supervision, and safe access to the worksite, in order to prevent serious injuries caused by falls from heights.
   
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Training and Orientation for Young and New Workers: A Guide for Residential Construction Employers (PDF 110 KB)
This document explains the Young and New Worker Regulation and outlines how residential construction employers can conduct orientation and training for young and new workers.

Also available in Punjabi
ਜਵਾਨ ਅਤੇ ਨਵੇਂ ਕਾਮਿਆਂ ਲਈ ਸਿਖਲਾਈ ਅਤੇ ਸੇਧ: ਰਿਹਾਇਸ਼ੀ ਉਸਾਰੀ ਰੁਜ਼ਗਾਰਦਾਤਾਵਾਂ ਲਈ ਗਾਈਡ (Punjabi PDF 255 KB)
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Sample Residential Construction Orientation Checklist
A Word document you can easily adapt while creating a checklist specific to your worksite.
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Construction Safety Series CSS1 (PDF 498 KB) space
Booklet focusing on ladder safety and fall protection for residential construction.

Also available in the following languages:

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* Print copies are available for purchase from the WorkSafeBC Store

WorkSafe Bulletin: Renovation and Restoration Projects WS 05-06 (PDF 85 KB)
This WorkSafe bulletin describes what's required of you and your contractor before you start your renovation or restoration projects.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC

WorkSafe Bulletin: Roofing Projects WS 05-05 (PDF 60KB)
Finding a competent and reliable contractor is your first step in a successful roofing project.
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Asbestos Hazards When Renovating Older Homes PH71 (PDF 405 KB) space
Asbestos products may be found in older homes. This brochure explains the hazards of asbestos exposure for homeowners who are doing renovations. It provides sources of information for homeowners and employers.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
Updated: July 2011

Safe Work Practices for House Construction BK48 (PDF 2.3 MB) space
This manual was developed for house builders, framers, scaffold users, various trades, and homeowners. It provides general information on the safety requirements for the various phases of house construction and focuses on key areas where the risk of injury can be reduced.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
Updated: November 2009
This booklet is also available in high-resolution print quality

Selected Construction Regulations (SCOR) for the Home Building Industry (29 CFR 1926) space
"The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published this document to assist residential construction employers and employees in providing safe and healthful workplaces. This publication identifies OSHA standards applicable to the hazards most commonly found at work sites in the residential construction industry and those most likely to have a significant positive impact on the safety and health practices of contractors within this industry."
Source: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)



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