OHS Guidelines Update Guideline added September 28, 2009: - Monitoring worker exposure to sulfur dioxide

			Graphic posters for the construction industry 12 posters use images instead of words Innovative posters identify hazards and illustrate safe work practices - for workers of all ages, including people whose first language is not English.

			Hazard Alert - Fatality 2009-14 Crossbar on lift arms of skid-steer loader drops onto worker Bulletin for the construction, agriculture, and landscaping industries.

			Hazard Alert - Fatality 2009-15 Crossbar on lift arms of rented loader drops onto worker Bulletin for the heavy equipment rental industry.

			Hazard alert - Injury 2009-16 Young worker seriously injured by runaway tractor

			Hazard alert - Risk 2009-17 Retail workers face risk of violence

			Road Safety Conference for Northern BC October 20-21, 2009, in Prince George, B.C. The theme of this year's RoadHealth 2009 CrossRoads Conference is "Fit to Drive." Topics include: fatigue; substance use; driver inattention; and risk taking.

			National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims in Canada Wednesday, November 18, 2009 The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators asks Canadians to remember those killed on Canadian roads, and to express your support for their family, friends, and community.

			Student WorkSafe Video "Evolve" to be screened at Vancouver International Film Festival October 14 and 15, 2009 Congratulations to Muizz Wahid and Naheel Jawaid of North Surrey Secondary. Their clever one-minute film on safe work practices is one of just 16 films (out of 300 submissions) chosen for the youth portion of the VIFF.

			BC Provincial Safety Committee Conference November 16-17, 2009 in Surrey, B.C. New members of safety committees can learn fundamentals to start them off right. Experienced members can upgrade their skills, find out what's new in safety, and learn from other safety committee members from across B.C. Meets WorkSafeBC’s safety committee training requirements. Hosted by Pacific Safety Center Ltd.

			2009 Construction Safety Conference - Bridging the Gap November 20-21, in Richmond, B.C. Learn about and discuss health and safety issues identified in WorkSafeBC’s construction high-risk strategy, as well as other issues currently facing the industry.

			Ergonomics Program Template Workplace MSI prevention template This template describes the basic elements of a workplace ergonomics program and will help employers to assess and control ergonomic risks in their workplaces.

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