Worker dies while using industrial pressure washer
Slide show of an accident investigation where a worker died while operating a high-powered pressure washer.
   
WorkSafe Bulletin 05-07
Waterjet cleaning using a flex-lance (PDF 173kb)
 
 
Proposed Amendments to OHS Regulation
Amendments proposed for 2006 include: biohazardous materials; confined spaces; ladders, scaffolds & temporary work platforms; cranes & hoists; traffic control; construction; oil & gas; fishing; and forestry. Submit your feedback on the proposed changes before January 31, 2006.
 
 
Audio Slide Show of a Forklift Accident Investigation
Forklift tips over, crushing operator
Slide show of an accident investigation where a forklift operator was fatally crushed when his forklift tipped over.
 
 
Hazard Alert 05-05 (Fatality)
Forklift tips over, crushing operator
 
 
WorkSafe Bulletin 06-01
Hazards of carbon monoxide in sports arenas (PDF 168kb)
 
 
WorkSafe Sam Stretch Prompter
Download the WorkSafe Sam "Stretch Prompter," a desktop tool that provides stretching tips to help reduce eye and muscle strain for office workers.
 
 
WorkSafe Magazine -December 2005 issue
This issue features articles on research studies funded by the Research Secretariat, the hazards of cold-water immersion, worker safety in health care, and the new industry-driven Partners Program.
 
 
BC Hydro joins BC One Call service
WorkSafeBC congratulates BC Hydro for becoming a member of the BC One Call organization as it will make it easier for excavating companies to quickly determine where BC Hydro has buried facilities.
 
 
ForestTalk - Canadian Forestry Blog
Canada's Forestry Blog - bringing you forestry news from Canada and around the world.
 
 
Sledding Safety
From Plan-It Safe Child and Youth Injury Prevention Centre
Thanks to supervisor Christopher Martin of Richmond Honda who emailed: "Could you please also issue a safety message for parents to ensure their kids wear helmets while sledding/tobogganing?"

We located this information on sledding safety from the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.

Do you have any suggestions for safety issues to feature in our WorkSafe Update? Please let us know.

 
 

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