Worksafe Update

WorkSafe News – December 16, 2008
With this last update for the year, WorkSafe BC wishes everyone a safe and healthy 2009.

OHS Regulation Updates

Amendments effective January 1, 2009
	• • • • • • •	Environmental tobacco smoke Designation of substances Cranes and hoists Transportation of workers Oil and gas Forestry operations and similar activities Construction, excavation, demolition and underground workings

			Two new videos from WorkSafeBC Warning: includes graphic scenes that could be disturbing to some viewers In Look at Me, a serious eye injury occurs when a worker takes off his eye protection while operating a grinder; in Too Much to Lose, a worker loses his fingers when using a dangerous piece of equipment without a guard.

			Hazard Alert – Injury 2008-27 Three workers injured when restaurant kettle explodes

			Hazard Alert – Injury 2008-21 Young worker injured when foot caught in wood chipper

			Hazard Alert – Fatality 2008-20 Spotter hit by grapple when working in blind conditions

			Hazard Alert – Fatality 2008-19 Young worker dies when crane tips while moving load on bridge

			WorkSafeBC Human Factors Bulletin 2008-02 Human error? Consider human factors

			Reducing Noise in Pubs, Bars, and Night Clubs From WorkSafeBC These resources explain how workers in pubs and clubs can reduce their exposure to noise.

			November/December issue of WorkSafe Magazine WorkSafeBC's health and safety publication for workers and employers. Highlights: Violence in health care, discriminatory action, winter driving emergency kits, resource roads, and working alone.

			2009 Student Video Contest Keep Safety in Your Frame B.C. high school students can submit creative videos to make workplaces safer and have a chance to win $$$. Deadline is April 9, 2009.

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