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Recipe for disaster: Kettle explodes
Lack of maintenance and improper servicing of a kettle became a recipe for a disaster. The kettle exploded, injuring three workers and destroying a kitchen.

OHS Guidelines

Guidelines have been added or revised:
	• • • • • • • •	Location and construction of dust collectors Construction - Qualified coordinators Underground supervisor's certificate First aid - Assigned hazard rating list Industrial high-angle rope rescue program Pesticides - Definitions Pile driving activities De-energization and Lockout - Control system isolating devices

		Proposed regulatory amendments - Public hearings WorkSafeBC invites you to share your feedback - in person or in writing - on 14 proposed regulatory amendments. Public hearings will be held in May and June. Written submissions must be in by June 4, 2010.

		Ladder safety game offers chance to win an iPad WorkSafeBC's Ladder Challenge is an online safety game that lets you hone your ladder safety skills in a fun and safe virtual environment. Until August 31, 2010, players can also enter a draw to win an iPad.

		2010 Student video safety contest winners Congratulations to the winners of this year’s student safety video contest and to the teachers and students who helped to communicate the importance of health and safety!

		What's wrong with this photo? Please send in your responses by June 1! Spot the hazards and have a chance to win a prize.

		NAOSHWeek Awards - Everyone’s recognized! Enter Safety and Health (NAOSHWeek) awards if your organization held events or activities to raise awareness about occupational safety and health during NAOSHWeek. Submissions must be received by June 18, 2010. All entrants will receive a certificate and will have a chance to win a prize! (PDF 2.5mb)

		BC’s CSSE Achievement Recognition Awards The BC/Yukon Region of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) Awards recognizes the achievements of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to safety in the workplace. Submit an entry for yourself or someone else. Deadline: June 25, 2010.

		Late night retail working alone provisions April 1, 2010 Update Details on the 60-day extension for having a barrier or two persons working during late night hours. (PDF 99kb)

		I'm the Bro, you're the pro WorkSafeBC and Classic Rock 101 are once again partnering in a construction safety campaign. Take the safety quiz and enter to win weekly prizes from WorkSafeBC and a grand prize trip for two to Las Vegas.

		Slideshow: Food products manufacturing Safeguard and don't pay the price with your hands With everything there's a cost - with food production, I'm going to tell you what that cost is.

		Ten WorkSafeBC segmented videos now online By popular demand, ten full-length WorkSafeBC videos are now available as multiple segments. The segments highlight specific topics, making them ideal to include in safety meetings, classroom discussions, and presentations.

		WorkSafe Magazine - May / June issue In this issue: Working with asbestos in houses, running a Downtown Eastside hotel, saving a baby's life with first aid, hiring certified safety professionals, and more.

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