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What's New
Revised/New Guidelines for July 2009
Trucking Safety Council to Present Draft Business Plan at BC Town Hall Meetings
The Trucking Safety Council of BC has developed a draft business plan designed to improve safety in BC's trucking industry. Motor carriers are invited to review and discuss the plan at Town Hall meetings in June and July.
New Bulletins
Young worker dies after pressure testing oil field piping Fatality 2009-11
Two workers seriously injured in propane explosion Injury 2009-10
The dangers of breathing silica dust WS 2009-04
Training Providers List Updated July 2009
First Aid, Diving, and Joint Committee Training Providers (PDF 215 KB)
Workplace Safety in the News
