Worksafe Update

Does the house you're working on contain asbestos?
See some of the common places where asbestos can be found in a home. (5 min 10 s)

			Invitation to the Day of Mourning 10 a.m. on Friday, April 27 at The Sanctuary at Hastings Park In 2006, 160 B.C. workers lost their lives to workplace injury and disease. You are invited to a public memorial to remember lost co-workers, friends, and family and to reflect on our commitment to workplace safety.

OHS Guideline Updates

Several guidelines were recently added or revised to reflect Regulatory amendments.
	• • • • •	Noise measurement - When required and performance Hearing tests Respiratory protection - Fit test Worker orders Inspection and certification of concrete placing booms and masts

			Deaf to the Danger Three new videos from WorkSafeBC Earbuds isolate you from your work environment and workplace hazards. Deaf to the Danger includes three short scenarios (warehouse, sawmill, and packaging plant) that demonstrate some of the dangers of wearing earbuds on the job.

			Variances to the OHS Regulation A new web portal at WorkSafeBC.com This site provides information on how to submit an application for a variance to the OHS Regulation, the information needed in the submission, and the process WorkSafeBC follows when reviewing applications and issuing decisions.

			Small Business Health and Safety Log Book New from WorkSafeBC This guide includes easy-to-use checklists and blank forms that will walk you through the process of establishing a health and safety program.

			WorkSafeBC expands Teleclaim to B.C.’s Interior and North New service available April 16, 2007 Starting April 16, workers in B.C's Interior and North can report injuries by calling the Teleclaim Contact Centre Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 1 888 WORKERS (1 888 967-5377), or #5377 for Telus, Rogers, and Bell mobility customers.

			NAOSH Week 2007 – May 6 to 12 Safety & Health: A Commitment for Life The North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSHWeek) is a time for employers, workers, and all partners in occupational health and safety to focus on preventing injury and illness in the workplace.

			WorkSafe Magazine – March / April 2007 issue Certification for crane operators; Day of Mourning honours fallen workers; parking brake safety for commercial vehicles; supervisors' duty to protect; overview of 2006 penalties. (PDF 2.4MB)

			Pandemic Planning website From the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Planning for a pandemic is essential. Being informed and knowing what to do will help minimize the impact in our daily lives, work, and activities.

	WorkSafeBC introduces GoldStar Clearances Coming in May 2007 A new type of clearance will be available beginning in May 2007. Current clearances "clear" firms for past payroll periods - GoldStar Clearances will be advanced to qualifying firms to the start of the next quarter, reducing risk exposure as well as administration for firms that employ subcontractors. For more information, see the clearance section at WorkSafeBC.com in May.

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