Farmer crushed under tractor's tires Slide show of an investigation into an accident where a farm worker was crushed to death.

			RSS Feeds: WorkSafeBC Information to your Desktop Selected WorkSafeBC information is now available through RSS feeds. This free service lets you know when new audio slideshows, fatality summaries, or incident summaries are published to the WorkSafeBC website.

			OHS Guideline Updates Guidelines for the following were recently revised or added     •    •    •    •    •    •    •   Table of Exposure Limits for Chemical and Biological Substances Nuisance Dusts Asbestos Diver competency standards BC Safety Authority Blasting Operations Drilling and Servicing Rigs

			Hazard Alert 06-02 (Fatality) Farmer crushed under tractor's tires

			Hazard Alert 06-01 (Injury) Worker burned while cutting glass with methyl hydrate

			Hire a Worker Free service benefits employers and injured workers The "Hire a Worker" program allows employers to submit job opportunities online to connect with job candidates in WorkSafeBC's vocational rehabilitation program. Participating employers may qualify for cost incentives to help offset the expense of hiring and training a new employee.

			Construction Safety Series This booklet focuses on ladder safety and fall protection for residential construction. (PDF 498 KB)

			Flat Roofing This booklet includes general safe work practices as well as procedures specific to flat roofing. (PDF 2.29 MB)

			WorkSafe Magazine – January / February 2006 issue Features: protecting older workers, ladder safety, worksite safety inspections, and how the Small Business Health and Safety Calculator can help you calculate the cost of a workplace accident.

			Personal Protective Equipment: The Basics e-Learning course now available from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety This course covers the selection, fit, and use of PPE. It will be helpful to workers, supervisors, managers, and health and safety committee members working in construction, forestry, or mining.

			February is Heart Month 10 ways to improve your heart health – from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Healthy choices can help you to prevent heart disease and stroke.

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