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WorkSafe Update - Summer Safety Tips
Everyone at WorkSafeBC wishes you and your family a safe, healthy summer. Please share these safety tips – and have fun!
Know any young people working at summer jobs?
Tell them about www.raiseyourhand.com

Young workers need to know their rights and speak up if they feel their safety is at risk. This WorkSafeBC website offers lots of "cool stuff" and real-life stories from many different industries.
 
 
Online Water Safety Quiz
From the Canadian Red Cross

Answer seven questions and find out how much you know about swimming and being active.
 
 
Preventing Heat Stress at Work
From WorkSafeBC

Workers required to work in hot conditions must be adequately prepared to deal with heat stress. This publication is also available in these languages: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
 
 
Summer Driving Tips
From the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

How to share the roads with tourists, drive in wildlife zones, and deal with road construction delays.
 
 
Sun Awareness Program for the Prevention of Skin Cancer
From the Canadian Dermatology Association

Dermatologists warn Canadians about the dangers of too much sun.
 
 
Summer Safety Tips: Protect Children's Eyes in Sun, Sports Activities
From the Vision Center at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Summer sports and sun exposure mean increased risk to children’s eyes.
 
 
Picnicking, Hiking & Camping Food Safety Tips: Preventing foodborne illness
From the Canadian Food Inspection Agency

How safe is your picnic? Everyone loves eating outdoors, but it can be a food safety challenge.
 
 
Insect Repellents
From Alberta Health Services

Question of the Week: "Should I use insect repellents when we camp?"
 
 

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