October is Manufacturing Month and Ergonomics Month
As we mark Manufacturing Month and Ergonomics Month, we’re highlighting ways employers can help keep workers safe.
Manufacturing: With a serious injury rate 44% higher than the B.C. average, manufacturing remains one of the province’s higher-risk sectors. Our latest news release shares information and resources on manufacturing safety and upcoming OHS Regulation changes around combustible dust.
Ergonomics: Our magazine feature, Raising the bar on bakery safety, highlights how bakeries are addressing ergonomic risks and improving safety across the industry. Whether you’re a worker or an employer, we have tools and resources to help prevent musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) in your workplace.
One of the most important parts of a successful return-to-work journey is for injured workers to stay connected to the workplace while recovering. Learn more about how one community service agency made improvements to return-to-work practices that helped them to build a stronger safety culture where recovery is supported, resulting in a decline in missed workdays.
Order free wallet cards and posters about how to report an injury. Both resources have QR codes for quick access to our injury reporting webpage. The card fits easily in a wallet or phone case, and the poster is a useful reminder ideal for posting in first aid rooms or lunchrooms.
Employers in B.C. are required to support workers’ injury claims
Under the Workers Compensation Act, employers must not discourage or prevent a worker from reporting a workplace injury or illness, filing or maintaining a compensation claim, or receiving compensation. Understand your responsibilities as an employer when workers are injured.
If you’re attending the Vancouver Fall Home Show this weekend, drop by our booth to meet our crew and chat about preventing asbestos exposure. Prevention officers will be on hand to answer questions and connect you with resources to help keep your family, workers, and community safe.
Connect with the community at Working Gear — November 12
Join us at the Working Gear shop in Vancouver on Wednesday, November 12 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) to connect with our team and learn more about workplace safety and workers’ rights. You’ll find information and resources in multiple languages, along with practical tips on winter driving and staying safe in cold weather.
Joint health and safety committee seminar — November 18
Vancouver Island joint committee members and worker health and safety representatives are invited to attend this free seminar in Nanaimo. Learn key information and sharpen your skills to help your work in keeping your workplace healthy and safe. Space is limited so register early.
Winter weather increases the risk for workers who drive for work. Ensuring their safety is your responsibility as an employer. The Winter Driving Safety Planning Tool Kit and other resources will help you keep your workers safe.
