Health and Safety Enews

Happy Holidays from all of us at WorkSafeBC!

As workplaces stay busy through the holiday season, it’s important to remain mindful of safety — from winter weather risks to everyday tasks.In this issue, we’re sharing some seasonal safety tips to help you stay safe, wherever the holidays take you.

Safety spotlight

Holiday ladder safety tips

Falls from ladders are a leading source of injury, especially at this time of year when lights and decorations go up inside and out. As the holiday season brings increased ladder use, WorkSafeBC, in partnership with Preventable, reminds everyone to use ladders safely — at home, at work, and in the community.

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Practical winter driving tips

38% of all work-related vehicle crashes that result in injury occur between November and February. Discover winter driving tips from Road Safety at Work that you can use to keep everyone safe

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Preventing slips, trips, and falls in the workplace

Winter snow, ice, and wet conditions significantly increase the risk workplace slips, trips, and falls. Find information and resources to protect yourself from these risks.

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