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A Safety Message for the Holiday Season
Everyone at WorkSafeBC wishes you and your family a safe and healthy holiday. Please keep these safety tips in mind at work, at home, on the slopes, and on the roads. |
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Winter Driving Tips
From the B.C. Ministry of Transportation
Winter weather conditions can make driving stressful. Planning your route with up-to-date road information can save you time, trouble, and worry. |
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Buying Better Tires
From the Insurance Corporation of B.C.
It’s easier to drive in winter conditions when you have the right tires. This fact sheet helps you determine what you need for your driving conditions. (PDF 168KB) |
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Cold Facts
From the Canada Safety Council
Hypothermia occurs when the body can no longer produce more heat than it is losing. If you are working outside or taking part in outdoor recreational activities, prepare yourself against hypothermia. |
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Helmets for Skiers and Boarders
From the Canada Safety Council
Although head injuries are quite rare, an estimated 60 percent of skiing fatalities involve a head injury. Even if it’s not fatal, such an injury can have lifelong consequences. |
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Tips for Safer Sledding and Tobogganing
From the U.S. National Safety Council
Sledding injuries are surprisingly common despite snow's cushioning effect. The NSC offers
these guidelines for safe sledding and tobogganing. |
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Christmas Fire Safety
From the Fire Prevention Branch of the Prince George Fire Department
Keep safety in mind while enjoying the season’s decorations, presents, festive lighting, holiday parties, Christmas trees, candles, fireplaces, and cooking. |
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Holiday Tree Fire Hazards
From the U.S. Fire Administration
This video is a shocking reminder of why we need to take fire safety precautions when keeping a live tree in the house. |
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