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WorkSafe Magazine - July/August

In this issue: safely transporting employees; clearing the air about silicia dust; new and young worker safety checklist; a new device designed to protect workers in manholes; and a pull-out poster on electrical safety for construction sites.

Raise Your Hand campaign re-launches for summer

WorkSafeBC's young worker safety campaign includes live events, social media, and a new web site. Learn more...

Trucking Safety Council to present draft business plan at B.C. town hall meetings

The Trucking Safety Council of BC has developed a draft business plan designed to improve safety in B.C.'s trucking industry. Motor carriers are invited to review and discuss the plan at town hall meetings in June and July.

I’m the Bro, you’re the pro

WorkSafeBC has partnered with Classic Rock 101 to raise awareness about construction-worker safety. Share your safety ideas and you could win some fabulous prizes, including lunch at your worksite with the Rock 101 party crew!

Play the Pros

Watch highlights of WorkSafeBC’s Youth Week event held in Richmond, B.C.

Truck safety report examines heavy truck collisions in B.C.

A new report examines the state of safety in B.C.’s trucking industry and identifies key contributing factors to collisions involving heavy trucks on provincial roads.

Call for nominations: BC CSSE Achievement Recognition awards

The Canadian Society of Safety Engineering is calling for nominations for the 2009 Achievement Recognition awards that recognize excellence, professionalism, and expertise in occupational health and safety.

Proposed policy amendments on Notification of Decisions

The Board of Directors has approved a further round of consultation and the release of a discussion paper with options and proposed policy amendments to stakeholders for comment.

Proposed policy amendments regarding Reopenings Over Three Years

The Board of Directors has approved the release of a discussion paper on various options and proposed policy amendments for comment by stakeholders.

New or revised Occupational Exposure Limits for 2008

WorkSafeBC is requesting stakeholder feedback on new or revised 2008 OELs.

It's speeding awareness and enforcement month

WorkSafeBC is partnering with ICBC and the police to remind drivers to slow down on the roads.

Influenza A H1N1 virus and respiratory protection for health care workers — more FAQs

WorkSafeBC supports the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Interim Guidance: Infection Prevention and control measures for Health Care Workers in Acute Care Facilities for Human Cases of Swine Influenza A (H1N1).

“Slow down — our parents work here” say children of municipal workers

The City of Vancouver and WorkSafeBC unveil signs that encourage drivers to slow down near public worksites and protect workers from potential injury.

Influenza prevention — what you need to know

Find out how to prevent exposure to human swine influenza A (H1N1) and what the regulatory requirements are for employers.

Proposed amendments to policy concerning principals’ dividends and assessable payroll

The Board of Directors has approved the release of a discussion paper with options and draft policy amendments for stakeholder consultation.

Proposed amendments to policy to adopt an annual classification cycle

The Board of Directors approved the release of a discussion paper with options and draft policy amendments for stakeholder consultation.

B.C. Municipal Occupational Health and Safety Conference

A forum for governments, municipalities, school boards, and other public sector agencies to exchange success strategies on health and safety issues. It takes place from September 13 -15 in Whistler, B.C.