OHS Regulation Update Amendments effective September 1, 2009 Part 4 General Conditions: Snow avalanche assessment

			OHS Guideline Updates Guidelines added or revised July-September 2009 Part 3 Rights and Responsibilities: Young or new worker orientation and training Part 4 General Conditions: Snow avalanche assessment; Late night retail Part 5 Chemical Agents and Biological Agents: Updated exposure limits and new format for presenting limits Part 8 Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment: Face protection - Alternate standards Part 11 Fall Protection: Tilt up construction Part 13 Ladders, Scaffolds & Temporary Work Platforms: Standards acceptable to WorkSafeBC Part 14 Cranes and Hoists: Operator certification

			Hazard Alert - Fatality 2009-11 Young worker dies after pressure testing oil field piping

			Hazard Alert - Fatality 2009-12 Faller dies when struck by large slab of danger tree

			Hazard Alert - Fatality 2009-13 Worker injured in fall through skylight

			WorkSafe Bulletin 2009-05 Safe procedures for vacuum truck operations

			Engineering Update 2009-01 Vehicle assistance on steep grades This bulletin explains how to determine when a slope is beyond the braking ability of mobile equipment, and describes what constitutes a suitable vehicle for assistance.

			2009 Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Public Safety Do you know a Safety Superhero? Nominate an individual or group who deserves to be honoured for their outstanding contributions to public safety. Deadline: September 18, 2009.

			Preventing Injuries to Casino Card Dealers New ergonomic tips from WorkSafeBC (PDF 588KB)

			Resource Roads Demonstration Project Report on improving worker safety on resource roads New road safety recommendations come after study of Prince George forestry region and oil and gas fields southeast of Fort St. John.

			Conference: Human Factor Perspective on Safety November 30, 2009 in Vancouver, BC Ergonomists, safety practitioners, human factor specialists, industry representatives, and OHS committee members will explore human factors and a systems approach to safety.

			10th Annual WorkSafeBC Physician Education Conference October 24, 2009 in Victoria, BC Topics include trauma, orthopedics, chronic pain, opioid management, physical examinations, and return-to-work.

			SHARP 2009 Safety Conference September 24-25, 2009 in Prince George, BC This year's conference focuses on the human factors of safety. Sponsored by the forest industry’s Safety and Health Research Program (SHARP) and the B.C. Forest Safety Council.

			BC Municipal Occupational Health & Safety Conference September 13-15, 2009 in Whistler, BC This conference for municipalities, school boards, and other public sector organizations is sponsored by the BC Municipal Safety Association.

			Vancouver Island Safety Conference October 3, 2009 in Qualicum, BC Whether you are on the shop floor in wood products manufacturing or out in the bush working in the forest industry, learn how you can provide safety leadership in these challenging times.

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