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Late summer traffic surge adds to risk for roadside workers
Drivers asked to slow down, keep eyes on road instead of phone The combination of hot weather, holiday weekend travel, and back-to-school routines requires extra…
Heads up, phones down when driving in work zones
Province-wide campaign calls attention to driving risks B.C.’s annual Work Zone Safety campaign launches today with an urgent message for drivers in roadside work zones:…
Spring means more wildlife on road, more crash risk
Drivers reminded to be on alert. ‘Animals don’t follow traffic rules.’ Spring brings longer days, greener roadsides — and a sharp rise in wildlife on…
Spring’s arrival doesn’t mean winter tires can come off yet
Even at this time of year, cool temperatures, slippery roads make traction essential It may be tempting to remove your vehicle’s winter tires in anticipation…
As roadside workers paramedics are always at risk
Submitted by Road Safety at Work Paramedic Sara Nelson’s job is to save lives. Yet she often finds her own safety on the line as…
Icy roads require drivers to expect the unexpected
Black ice, complacency behind the wheel increase risk of crashing Freezing temperatures across the Kootenays this week mean drivers need to be doubly cautious. “When…
Holiday rush increases driving risk in Kootenays
Last December saw nearly 800 crashes a day in B.C. Here’s how to stay safe. Winter driving in B.C. is challenging at the best of…
A call to action for changing our driving behaviours
By Trace Acres National Safe Driving Week December 1 to 7 reminds us that driving safety is everyone’s responsibility. It doesn’t matter whether you drive…
Kootenay drivers urged to be alert to prevent wildlife collisions
As B.C. enters a peak period for wildlife activity, Road Safety at Work urges drivers in the Kootenays to be on alert for animals on…