Worksafe Update

Forklift crushes worker
Don't rely on just the parking brake. Lower the forks before exiting the cab.

OHS Guideline Updates

Guidelines have been added or revised:
	• • • • •	Late night retail Ground fault circuit interrupters Alternative methods for fuel prepayment Jurisdiction over marine operations Avalanche control work procedures

			View CSA standards online CSA standards referenced in federal, provincial, and territorial OHS regulations can now be accessed online.

			Hazard Alert - Warning 2008-18 Use blocking when working on elevated machinery or equipment

			Hazard Alert - Injury 2008-17 Young worker almost loses foot while sawing cedar blocks

			Hazard Alert - Injury 2008-16 Fisherman gets wound up in trawl net on drum

			Hazard Alert - Injury 2008-15 Worker's hand crushed in pinch point of malfunctioning punch press

			Vancouver Island Safety Conference - November 1 Register now - space for a limited number of late registrants This free conference will look at impairment, hazard, and risk assessment, and the root causes of incidents.

			Construction Safety Symposium Saturday, November 15, 2008 in Richmond This conference will show how individuals employed in construction can enhance their careers in health and safety.

			WorkSafeBC speaks your language Online resources in Punjabi or Chinese WorkSafeBC's website now offers three important documents in Punjabi, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

			WorkSafe Magazine for September/October 2008 In this issue: TruckSafe programs, tips for safe lifting, benefits of safety records, do's and don'ts of circular saws, and more.

			New BC Trucking Safety Council aims to reduce trucking incidents This new organization is dedicated to improving health and safety in B.C.’s trucking industry.

			Hydrogen Sulfide in Industry Updated publication from WorkSafeBC Find out about the dangers of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), including symptoms of H2S poisoning and appropriate first aid.

			Recall of Extreme Roof Brackets Consumer Product Recall from Health Canada Tests shows these roof brackets can fail when supporting considerable weight on steep pitches.

			Story of a Ladder Video from the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia See what happens when a workplace ladder gives out.

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