Health and Safety Enews

De-energize and lock out your equipment to help prevent injuries in manufacturing.

Even minor tasks such as cleaning, clearing jams, or setting up equipment require de-energization and lockout to prevent machinery from starting unexpectedly.

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Workers must wear masks indoors

On May 2, the provincial health officer issued an order requiring workers to wear masks in indoor common areas of workplaces and when travelling in work vehicles with others.

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	COVID-19 and responsibilities of prime contractors on construction sites Prime contractors are responsible for ensuring work activities are coordinated to create a healthy and safe worksite. We answer common questions from prime contractors about COVID-19 responsibilities. See the resource » Preventing lifting point failures in construction A lifting point connects rigging to a load, and if lifting point failure occurs, it can result in a serious injury or fatality. This bulletin provides best practices to employers, suppliers, manufacturers, crane operators, riggers, and prime contractors for preventing such failures. See the bulletin » Patient handling: Assessing the risks Patient handling is the top cause of injury among health care workers, with significant risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) coming from manually transferring or repositioning patients. This bulletin provides risk assessment procedures for employers and workers. See the bulletin » Slide show illustrates the importance of effective bonding and grounding systems The presence of static electricity near flammable liquid can cause an extreme workplace hazard. This slideshow re-creates an incident where gasoline vapours were ignited by a spark from static electricity, fatally injuring a worker. View the resource »
	Annual Cone Zone campaign As summer approaches, roadside work and vehicle traffic increase. Ensure your workers understand the hazards related to working at the roadside, and provide them with the training, supervision, equipment, and resources to help keep them healthy and safe. Find resources »
	go2HR wants your feedback Are you an employer in the B.C. tourism and hospitality industry? Our partner go2HR wants to hear from you. Complete their survey on health and safety practices, and provide your input on how go2HR can provide support for your business. Take the survey now »
	Winners of the WorkSafeBC Student Safety Video Contest Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Student Video Contest! This year’s theme was “I am doing my part,” and students were challenged to create a self-filmed video exploring how young workers can stop the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in the workplace. See the winning videos » Recognizing safety leadership in construction The Construction Month 2021 Leadership Awards recognized four individuals and teams for their safety leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. The awards are presented by the British Columbia Construction Association. Meet the winners »
	Product recall Nexans 4C12(1) AC90 12-gauge electrical cable recalled due to fire hazard
	New incident investigation report summary Worker died after explosion and fire during truck-to-truck fuel transfer See more reports »
	Recent posts from the Speaking of Safety blog Vaccines in the workplace – information for employers A recipe for propane safety in mobile kitchens Working safely around conveyor systems Prime contractors – do your subcontractors have a COVID-19 safety plan? Gather online to remember loved ones lost at work See more posts »