Worksafe Update

Worker killed while venting tanker
This slide show includes an animation of the pipe blowing off and striking the worker. (4 min 08 s)

			Regulation amendments effective July 26, 2007 Regulations on training and orientation for new and young workers, and on safety-engineered devices for hollow bore needles and other medical sharps, have been amended.

OHS Guideline Updates

Two guidelines were recently added or revised.
	• •	Suspension and cancellation of first aid certificates Use of outriggers on concrete pumping equipment

			Hazard Alert 07-05 (fatality) Fisherman drowns after falling from fishing boat

			Hazard Alert 07-04 (fatality) Logging truck driver killed when trailer rolls over him

			Needlestick poster Print and post in the workplace This poster tells readers exactly what to do if they are stuck by a needle. It can be printed and posted in any workplace – from taxi companies to restaurants to health care centres. (PDF 2MB)

			Overview of the Construction High-Risk Strategy 2007 WorkSafeBC prevention efforts focus on 12 construction CUs Serious injuries and injury claims are increasing in construction – and 75 percent of these incidents occur within 12 specific construction classification units.

			Lowering the Risk A conference for construction safety officers focusing on improving professional development and networking. (PDF 565 KB)

			Homecomings Courtesy of WorkSafe Victoria in Australia Director's cut of a short public service video shown on Australian television. “The most important reason for making your workplace safe is not at work at all.”

			Safety Soapbox – Absolute Shocker of the Week From WorkSafe Victoria in Australia Some simple home repairs can be a recipe for disaster.

			Asthma in the Workplace Education Day in Banff October 14, 2007 The Center for Asthma in the Workplace presents an Education Day on Asthma in the Workplace at the Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel and Conference Centre.

			Conference on Health Care Worker Health October 26 to 28, 2007 in Vancouver BC. This conference sponsored by the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH) will bring together key international experts to present emerging scientific information in occupational health.

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