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Safety Spotlight

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Grinders: What's the Right Eye Protection?

New slideshow is available for free download (2 min 10 s)

Also available for free download is When are work gloves dangerous? (2 min 45 s)

Incident Awareness

Recent Incidents

  • Security guard stabbed while guarding construction site
  • Parts of fingers amputated while clearing powered-on, unsafeguarded machine
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What's New

New Guideline

New guideline effective April 1, 2013

Upper Island Safety Conference

Upper Island Safety Conference
May 27-28, 2013, Campbell River, B.C.

The Strathcona Regional District is hosting their 4th annual Upper Island Safety Conference and Trade Show in Campbell River. This year's invigorating two day conference will be held at a new venue - the Campbell River Community Centre. Find out more.