Worksafe Update

Power lines - Would you have recognized the danger?

Ever worked near a power line and not recognized the hazard? Against the background of a grey sky, power lines can be difficult to see - and all too easily overlooked as a hazard.

Please pass this email along to everyone you know who works near power lines, whether at home or at work.

Audio Slide Show:

Worker falls after gutter hits power line

This slide show illustrates how dangerous working around power lines can be.

1 min 57 s

OHS Guideline Updates

Several guidelines were recently added or revised.
	• • • •	Procedures for checking the well-being of workers Mandatory pre-payment for fuel Environmental tobacco smoke Confined spaces

			Attack of the Giant Hogweed Toxic plant warning Protect yourself from Giant Hogweed. Its toxic sap can cause severe burns.

			Hazard Alert 2008-07 Worker struck when cutting wheel shatters and grinder recoils

			Hazard Alert 2008-08 Power line contact causes forest fire

			New Version of the OHS Regulation CD The latest version of the OHS Regulation CD includes all amendments effective up to and including February 1, 2008. Download it for free, or purchase copies from the WorkSafeBC store.

			Day of Mourning - Monday, April 28, 2008 On Monday, April 28, take time to commemorate lives lost as a result of workplace injury or disease. Public ceremonies will be held around the province. In Vancouver, the public ceremony will be held at the Workers' Memorial in the Sanctuary at Hastings Park, starting at 10:00 a.m.

			Forestry Safety - Resource Roads New publications from WorkSafeBC Three new publications cover the key components in keeping resource roads safe: drivers, trucks, loads, and roads.

			WorkSafe Magazine - March / April issue Highlights of the current issue include: returning to work after a serious injury, the effects of fatigue, upcoming changes to regulations for forestry, and residential construction safety.

			NAOSH Week 2008 - May 4 to 10 Use these materials to plan your participation in NAOSHWeek. This year's theme is: Safety & Health: A Commitment for Life. Start today! Live it every day!

			Sign up for e-mail notification of bid opportunities with WorkSafeBC Receive automatic notification of opportunities to supply goods and services to WorkSafeBC.

			Work-related safety equipment exempt from PST Effective February 20, 2008 Work-related safety equipment and protective clothing designed to be worn by or attached to a worker is now exempt from PST, providing it meets provincial work safety legislation and is bought by a qualified purchaser.

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