Whether you're on the road for work or for pleasure, as the weather conditions change so should the way you drive. Visit shiftintowinter.ca for resources and tips on how to stay safe on the road this winter.
This resource has been updated to include a safeguarding checklist and risk assessment tables.
Fire and explosion risks in oil and gas and manufacturing industries
WorkSafeBC's latest safety bulletins address the risks of fire and explosion in the oil and gas and manufacturing industries:
This series of information sheets is designed to help child care centre workers prevent musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). The final three topics in the series are:
This quick guide helps you choose and maintain your hearing aid and tells you how your hearing aid provider can help you.
Asbestos awareness for homeowners
A danger hidden in plain sight
Asbestos can be a serious health concern in homes built before 1990. Before renos or demos, talk to your contractor about identifying asbestos in your home and getting it properly removed for the health and safety of everyone working on your project. To find out more visit thinkasbestos.com.
Employers and workers can now download disclosures quickly and easily directly from worksafebc.com.
This recall identifies a hazard with a gear in the transmission, which can fail and pose a serious crashing hazard.
Rate consultation sessions for 2018
October dates in locations across B.C.
Join WorkSafeBC to learn about the 2018 proposed rates and injury trends in B.C. Each two-hour session will include what you can do to reduce injuries, claim costs, and your insurance rate.
B.C. NAOSH Awards Luncheon
November 28, 2017 in Surrey
This annual event acknowledges winners of B.C.'s NAOSH Week Awards and CSSE B.C./Yukon Achievement Recognition Awards. Register to attend.
Bridging the Gap Construction Safety Conference
October 26 and 27, in Vancouver
This year's conference theme is "Inspire, Innovate, Influence." Network with peers while learning about health and safety issues in the construction industry.
BC Safety Authority and Enform have changed their names
On September 20, the BC Safety Authority changed its trade name to Technical Safety BC. All permits, contracts, and legal documents remain valid.

On October 2, two safety associations, Enform Canada and Oil Sands Safety Association (OSSA), finalized their merger. The new organization is called Energy Safety Canada.
BCFED Health & Safety Centre courses
The BCFED Health & Safety Centre will be offering many of its most popular one-day courses in locations across B.C. this fall:
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