OHS Guidelines Guidelines have been added or revised:     •    •    •  Mobile crane and boom truck annual inspections First Aid - Assigned Hazard Rating Board acceptance of procedures for avalanche control

		Worksafe Bulletin 10-05 Isocyanates in industry

		Hazard Alert 10-05 Inspect cables on trailer reload hoists

		Hazard Alert 10-04 Workers injured when walls tip over

		Hazard Alert 10-03 Auto mechanics risk exposure to hazardous asbestos dust

		WHMIS After GHS: An Introduction Free course from the Canadian Centre for OHS WHMIS rules will change when the expected Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) is implemented in Canada. This course helps Canadian employers and chemical product suppliers to prepare for the change.

		Ladder Challenge Contest Play by Aug. 31 and enter to win an iPad Visit LadderChallenge.com, play the game, and complete the contest entry form for your chance to win.

		First Ladder Challenge winner drawn 22-year-old Yada Charoensuk played the Ladder Challenge and won the first of two iPads being awarded this summer. Yada's safety-conscious dad, who passed her the link to the game, says he hires young people and knows how difficult it is for them to ask questions about safety.

		New Speaking of Safety blog Conversations about workplace health and safety BC writer Susan Main shares stories from the people behind workplace health and safety. This week:     •    •    •  Speaking of Safety has launched Gamers bring hand-eye skills to work Real workers rap

		WorkSafe Magazine - July/August issue In this issue: Sharing safety globally, using ceiling lifts, office safety, hiring qualified asbestos handlers, and more.

		What's wrong with this photo? Please send in your responses by August 3! Spot the hazards for a chance to win a prize.

		Association of Canadian Ergonomists 41st Annual Conference October 4-7, 2010, Kelowna This conference will explore methods for and experiences with creating healthy, safe, and efficient products and workplaces.

		Register for the Make It Safe manufacturing conference October 25-26, 2010 in Richmond WorkSafeBC and industry groups invite you to discuss and learn more about health and safety issues in today’s manufacturing industry. Early bird discount for registrations before August 25.

		Working Safely with Dementia - Free Info Session Tuesday, October 5, 2010 (Vancouver) This half-day information session will provide an overview of dementia, its impact on caregiver safety, and how the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation fits into the care plan process. Register by Monday, September 27.

		Diving seminar in Kelowna (September 20, 2010) Anyone who hires, contracts, or subcontracts divers should attend a one-day WorkSafeBC seminar to understand their responsibilities and how to comply with the occupational diving requirements under the Workers Compensation Act. (PDF 459 kb)

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