Transportation
Communicable disease prevention
As of April 8, 2022, employers are no longer required to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and must follow communicable disease guidance instead. Learn more.
We have resources and information on working safely in transportation. Additional information and resources are available from the Trucking Safety Council of BC (SafetyDriven) and Road Safety at Work.
Follow the links below for resources and information relevant to these types of workplaces:
Resources
Arvind's Story: Long-Haul Truck Driver Safety
Truck drivers face hazards on the job every day, hazards that don’t even involve driving.
Meet Arvind: Part-time farmer, long-haul truck driver, hockey dad. Watch what happens when his...
Driving for Work: The Journey Management Process
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of traumatic workplace deaths. To minimize the risks associated with driving for work, it’s important to have a journey management process. This video...
Falls are a leading cause of truck driver injuries: Use three points of contact every time
Falls from height are a leading cause of injury for commercial drivers. This bulletin discusses the importance of using three points of contact and other safety tips to help reduce the risk of falls.
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Prevent Distracted Driving on the Job
Distracted driving caused by the use of electrical devices is a leading cause of motor vehicle incidents in British Columbia. Here are four ways employers and supervisors can keep their workers safe...
Highlights
- Planned Inspectional Initiatives updated for 2024 Published on: January 29, 2024
- Revised safety poster shows workers how to stand out safely around mobile equipment and vehicles Published on: April 24, 2023
- New slide show illustrates the risks of riding as a passenger on forklifts Published on: December 21, 2022
- New online tool helps workers and employers manage risk by delivering a custom list of health and safety resources Published on: December 05, 2022
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Penalties
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Recent incidents
Incident summaries to alert employers and workers to hazards in their industries.2022-04-08 19:59:48