WorkSafe Update

A young worker falls 13 feet off a forklift's platform to a concrete floor. What went wrong? (4 min 41 s)

		New Operating Hours for WorkSafeBC Teleclaim 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Effective January 16, 2012, the WorkSafeBC Teleclaim Contact Centre is extending its hours in response to B.C. workers' and employers' need for longer hours of service. Workers call 1 888 WORKERS (1 888 967-5377) to speak with a client services representative who completes their injury report, explains the claims process, and helps them obtain other services if needed.

		Board of Directors' decisions on amendments to the OHS Regulation Effective February 1, 2012 These amendments, with explanatory notes, were approved in October 2011 after public hearings in May-June 2011 and stakeholder consultations in Fall 2010.

		New/Revised Guidelines for December 2, 2011 G4.55 Guardrails on work platforms G11.2(5)-1 & G11.2(5)-3 Fall protection G19.15(1) & G19.16-1 Electrical safety

Prevention Policy Updates for December 2011

Updates include policy amendments and deletions for the Workers Compensation Act and OHS Regulation:

		Hazard Alert - Injury 2011-10 Young worker seriously injured while fixing rivet buster

		Hazard Alert - Warning 2011-09 Worker exposed to hazardous gas at mushroom composting operation

		WorkSafe Bulletin 2011-03 Blasting dangerous trees: Plan to do it safely

		New Resources on WorkSafeBC's Apprenticeship Portal Five trades now served Trade-specific and topic-specific regulations, videos, publications, posters, and more - for automotive service technicians, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and professional cooks. Email your comments/questions to: apprenticeship@worksafebc.com or call 604 232-7715 (toll free at 1 888 621-7233 local 7715).

		Pesticide Storage New agriculture safety video from WorkSafeBC Pesticides are most dangerous when in concentrated form. On most farms, this means when they're in storage. This video demonstrates the importance of - and requirements for - proper storage to avoid pesticide poisoning.

		New StartSafe Posters for Trucking and Woodworking Tips for training, crew talks, safety meetings, and orienting new workers (trucking, woodworking).

		WorkSafe Magazine - January/February 2012 In this issue: Safety ingenuity; sore foot notes; low-voltage circuit woes; and more.

		"What's wrong with this photo?" (Arborist Safety) Take the challenge by January 30, 2012 Spot the hazards for a chance to win a prize.

		Health and Safety for Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance Companies New publication from WorkSafeBC Crew training talks and employer guide to occupational health and safety programs. (PDF 2.7MB)

		Health and Safety for Woodworking Shops New publication from WorkSafeBC This booklet identifies safety issues that are specific to woodworking shops and includes information and safety tips to help keep your workplace safe. (PDF 1.2MB)

		2012 Western Conference on Safety April 23-24, 2012, Vancouver Western Canada's largest occupational health and safety event. Register early. Last year's conference was sold out.

		BCIT Wins NAOSH Award 5 Years in a Row From the Speaking of Safety blog How do they do it?

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