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Managing workplace fatigue

Employers can improve workplace safety by following a three-step process to identify and manage tasks that can be particularly affected by fatigue.

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	OHS Guideline update On September 18, guidelines were revised related to authority under the OHS Regulation, approved respirators, and isolation and lockout. Read the update »
	COVID-19 workplace health and safety frequently asked questions Find answers to frequently asked questions from B.C. workers and employers focusing on how to maintain healthy and safe workplaces during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read FAQs »
	Manufacturing month Review these tips for safe work practices in manufacturing: Five steps to de-energize and lock out machinery or equipment How to reduce the risks of fire and explosions from combustible dust Read more about manufacturing safety »
	New incident investigation report summaries The following are some of the new incident investigation reports published recently. Young and new worker fell off side of forklift Worker seriously injured by falling tree Worker died after being struck by dolly lifting system’s pry bar Workers burned when liquid propane escaped from cylinder and ignited Worker struck by train at busy rail yard Sawmill damaged by fire when hog fuel ignited See all reports »
	Webinar – Ergonomics in the COVID era: Working from Home and Beyond Thursday, October 22 — 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. This Small Business BC webinar will address ergonomic solutions to risks that have increased due to working at home and other COVID-19 workplace changes. Register in advance » 2020 Make It Safe Virtual OHS Conference + Trade Show Thursday and Friday, October 29–30 Make it Safe is the annual health and safety conference and trade show for manufacturers and food processors, hosted by the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC. Register in advance » Webinar – Shift into Winter: Practical B.C. Winter Driving Tips Wednesday, November 4 — 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This free webinar offers useful tips to help reduce your stress and increase your knowledge about safer defensive driving in winter conditions. Learn how you can prepare yourself before getting behind the wheel this winter. Register in advance »
	Product recalls Various brands of hand sanitizers recalled Various Petzl low-stretch kernmantle ropes recalled due to possible fall hazard
	Recent posts from the Speaking of Safety blog Finding answers to residential construction safety questions Limiting workers’ exposure to wildfire smoke Brushing up on safety during the pandemic Keeping workers safe in the cone zone See more posts »