Worksafe Update

Garbage truck strikes overpass, driver crushed
In this slide show, the accident investigation found that human factors played an important role. (5 min 6 s)

			Slideshow: Building for 2010 Safety programs help keep workers safe This slideshow features innovative construction safety programs at the Vancouver Convention Centre expansion project. (2 min 7 s)

OHS Guideline Updates

Several guidelines were recently added or revised to reflect Regulatory amendments.
	• • • • • • •	Moulds and indoor air quality Exposure control plan – Pandemic influenza Radiation surveys Selection of respiratory equipment – Alternate standard Fall protection during stunt work Prior permission - Platform use in high risk situations Assigned protection factors for non-powered filtering facepiece style air-purifying respirators

			Hazard Alert 07-03 (fatality) Drivers killed when trucks not secured from inadvertent movement

			Hazard Alert 07-02 (injury) Do not fall trees uphill on steep slopes

			Hazard Alert 07-01 (fatality) Mill worker struck by mobile equipment

			WorkSafe Bulletin 07-02 Breakdown of asbestos management program exposes workers to asbestos fibres Eight construction workers were exposed to asbestos while refurbishing a classroom in a public school.

			WorkSafe Bulletin 07-01 Cleanup procedure for minor mercury spills This bulletin explains how to safely clean up small mercury spills (under 10 mL or 2 tsp.) on non-porous surfaces.

			WorkSafe Bulletin 06-07 Industrial lasers can cause serious eye injuries and severe burns New laser technology being used in industrial settings can expose workers to a risk of serious eye injuries or burns from improperly guarded equipment.

			Nick’s blog At Demand Safety — a website for young workers Nick was seriously injured on the job. He blogs frankly about issues in his life after the accident — and he invites readers to post comments as well as questions about their own work experiences. Warning: Explicit language.

			2007 Canadian Agriculture Safety Week (CASW) March 14-20, 2007 Each year, 115 people are killed and another 1,500 are seriously injured by farm-related incidents in Canada — and many more minor injuries are never even reported.

			Scalping victim warns of perils of the workplace Geotechnical soil technician in Australia speaks out Now studying for an Occupational Health and Safety diploma, this injured worker hopes his story will encourage others to prevent workplace accidents.

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