In British Columbia, the term “Joint Health and Safety Committee” (JHSC) describes a workplace committee consisting of worker and employer representatives united in the task of identifying and resolving workplace health and safety problems. A JHSC (also known by various other terms across Canada) can provide a multitude of benefits for both the employer[…]

  On April 6 and 7, 2009, the Pacific Safety Center and the BC Safety Council will once again join forces to host the 14th annual Western Conference on Safety – and Simply Safety! will be one of the exhibitors! The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver for the 5th year running,[…]

  An injury has occurred and emergency personnel have been notified; however, in the interim, someone needs to perform first aid on the injured person. Although the paramedics, ER and doctors will surely know how to help, it sometimes comes too late. In some cases, initial first aid measures taken on the scene can make a[…]

  Prevention of head injuries is a key safety component in many industries. A head injury can permanently damage, even paralyze a person – or, in the worst case scenario, result in a fatality. The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation designates that “safety headgear must be worn by a worker in any work area where[…]

  In its ongoing efforts to encourage employers in British Columbia to develop and maintain effective occupational health and safety procedures, WorkSafeBC has established the Partners Program. The program is voluntary, recognizing those employers who take a “best-practices” approach in implementing occupational health and safety management systems and return-to-work programs, and whose safety management practices[…]

  Young workers aged 15 to 24 constitute 15 percent of Canada’s workforce, and statistics show that young workers are significantly more likely to get injured in their first month on the job. In acknowledgement of these statistics, Ontario’s Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA) has led the launch of the Young Worker Safety Awareness campaign.[…]

  On April 6 and 7, 2009, the Pacific Safety Center and the BC Safety Council will once again join forces to host the 14th annual Western Conference on Safety – and Simply Safety! will be one of the exhibitors! The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver for the 5th year running,[…]

  In November 2008, WorkSafeBCintroduced the Resource Roads Safety Demonstration Project, an initiative aimed at improving safety for those workers who travel and work on BC’s resource roads. The term “resource roads” refers to the over 400,000 kilometers of roads in BC which are not defined as public highways – also referred to as “industrial[…]

  For employers, workplace injuries and illness can be costly – not just on a monetary basis, but also in the form of lost time and diminished work capacities. Many injured workers do not return until they are again capable of performing their designated job tasks; however, developing an alternative return to work program can[…]

  According to the OSHA website, “OSHA requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce employee exposure to hazards when engineering and administrative controls are not feasible or effective in reducing these exposures to acceptable levels.” The term personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to a wide range of devices and garments, including face[…]