WorkSafe News These new or revised publications from WorkSafeBC can help to protect workers from injury, illness, and disease. These publications are also available in high-resolution format for professional printers.

			Toolbox meeting guides for construction Running effective toolbox meetings can be a challenge. To help make it easier, WorkSafeBC has developed guides on specific construction safety topics to help encourage safe work practices.

			Take Care: How to design and implement a workplace violence prevention program (BK41) This guide is for businesses where there is a possibility of violence from any person other than a coworker. It includes a section for retail workers, who tend to be at a higher risk of violence. (PDF 467 KB)

			Ozone Safe Work Practices (BK47) This manual is mainly for two groups: companies or employers who generate and use ozone to oxidize contaminants or to disinfect water used by the public; and workers who work with or around ozone systems, including those who repair or maintain ozone systems. (PDF 1.0MB)

			Hantavirus exposure control program for employers and workers (BK74) This booklet is intended for employers and workers who may come into contact with rodents, or rodent droppings, while on the job. It includes guidelines and sample work procedures that employers can adapt to their specific work situations. (PDF 254KB)

			Transfer Assist Devices for Safer Handling of Patients (BK103) Health care professionals can use this guide to evaluate and select appropriate transfer assist devices for their care environment. (PDF 368KB)

			Laboratory Health and Safety Handbook (BK106) Working in a laboratory usually involves chemical, physical, and biological hazards. This handbook is a guide to health and safety for laboratory workers and employers. (PDF 1.0MB)

			Chlorine Safe Work Practices (BK28) This manual is mainly for two groups: employers who use chlorine gas for water or sewage treatment; and workers who work with or around chlorine gas, including those who repair or maintain chlorine systems. (PDF 459KB)

			So you think hearing protection is boring… think again Hearing protection poster (PDF 196KB)

			Preventing tree planting injuries This booklet provides information on preventing injuries by using good planting techniques, maintaining physical fitness, and choosing an appropriate shovel. (PDF 470KB) French Version (PDF 432 KB)

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