Holiday hustle, winter roads make it risky month behind wheel December may be the most wonderful time of the year but it’s also one of the most dangerous times for drivers in B.C….
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City releases update on WorkSafeBC penalty
Released by City of Cranbrook July 14 The City of Cranbrook has received an administrative penalty in relation to the Monster Truck event held at…
City facing ‘monster’ fine for alleged safety violations
The City of Cranbrook is facing a $175,783.78 fine from WorkSafeBC for alleged safety violations at Western Financial Place during a Monster Truck event in…
City in appeal process with WorkSafeBC
WorkSafeBC alleges a couple of potential issues around recent Monster Truck event WorkSafeBC issues orders in situations where they believe places or situations may negatively…
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…
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…
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…
Fall’s arrival leads to Oct. 1 winter tire requirement
Whether driving for work or pleasure, crash risk increases as season changes Even though we’re only a week into fall, it’s not too early to…
Flush toilets coming to B.C. construction sites
Changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation will make it mandatory for employers at construction sites with 25 workers or more to provide flush…