Read it online at http://www2.worksafebc.com/enews/080311/080311.htm

 
Housekeeping in Woodworking
Prevent slips, trips, falls, and injuries in your woodworking shop through simple housekeeping techniques. (1 min 46 s)
   
OHS Guideline Updates
Several guidelines were recently added or revised.
 
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Board notification of serious injuries
Thermal exposure
Leg protection against chainsaw cuts
Fall protection on suspended work platforms

 
 
Handbook for Employers
Working alone, late night retail, and prepayment of fuel
This handbook is designed for retail store and gas station employers who do not already have adequate safe work practices to protect workers who must work alone and/or late at night. (PDF 568KB)
 
 
Hazard Alert 2008-05
Worker dies when excavation wall collapses
 
 
Hazard Alert 2008-04
Parking brakes with European valve can release if not locked in
 
 
Hazard Alert 2008-03
Tractor overturns while towing equipment, crushing farmer
 
 
Hazard Alert 2008-02
Firefighter collapses from heat stroke during training
 
 
Hazard Alert 2008-01
Blaster dies after blast prematurely detonated
 
 
Long-term-care workers face 'extraordinary' violence: study
From the Globe and Mail
Nearly half of Canadian workers reported daily problems, far more than workers in other countries with publicly funded programs, new study says.
 
 
Safe Work Practices For Asbestos Laboratories
WorkSafeBC wants your feedback on this draft document
This manual is intended for asbestos laboratories and laboratory analysts, including field analysts, who examine building products, other materials, and air samples for the presence of asbestos. (PDF 424KB)

Please e-mail any comments to feedback@worksafebc.com by April 7, 2008.
 
 
WorkSafeBC Investigation Report on Van Accident
Three farm workers killed in 15-passenger van rollover
This investigation report details the tragic incident where three people died and fourteen others were injured following the rollover of a van.
 
 
Fire Safety Tips
From safeathome.ca
Fire safety tips including information on smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and escape ladders.
 
 
Safety.Cat.Com
A safety resource for everyone who works in, on, or around Caterpillar equipment
 
 

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