OHS Guideline updates Guidelines have been added or revised: - Snow avalanche assessment - Prior approval for fibre and wire rope guardrails - Tilt-up construction - Breathing mediums

			2009 Construction Safety Conference - Bridging the Gap November 20-21, in Richmond, B.C. Sign up soon. Safety topics include CSO responsibilities, silica exposure control, risk assessment, and new/young worker issues. CRSP Certification Maintenance Points available.

			Influenza prevention - what you need to know Planning for exposure to the Influenza A (H1N1) virus Find out how to protect your workers and yourself.

			Fish Harvesting Alert: 84 Fatalities 1991-2008 Drowning is the primary cause of fish harvesting deaths

			160 Fishing Vessels Capsized 1975-2008 Owners, masters, and crew can prevent capsizing

			Hazard Alert - Fatality 2009-18 Faller dies when struck by bucked tree

			Human Factors Bulletin - 2009-04 Written procedures and actual practice If only they had followed the procedure! is a phrase heard over and over again after a workplace accident. This bulletin looks at why workers don't always follow procedures.

			WorkSafe Magazine for November/December 2009 In this issue: What's wrong with this photo?, electrical safety, the dangers of common construction materials, and more.

			Heavy metal rocks again in Kelowna New video on YouTube from WorkSafeBC For three days this September, 26 high school students from Kelowna experienced first-hand what it's like to operate heavy road building and construction machinery. (4 min 27 s)

			Release of the 2010 Proposed Regulatory Amendments for Consultation WorkSafeBC Board of Directors invites your input The consultation phase provides stakeholders with an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed amendments.

			B.C. Occupational Health and Safety Trainer Providers List Prepared by WorkSafeBC Firms on this list have advised WorkSafeBC that they provide occupational health and safety training and consultation services. This document includes tips on how to choose the right provider for your company. (PDF 229 KB)

			Chemicals and Noise - A Hazardous Combination From the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety It's not just noise that causes hearing loss. Exposures to certain chemicals - known as ototoxins - can also pose a risk to hearing.

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