Falls produce 44 percent of the claims and 79 percent of all claim costs in the Steep Slope Roofing classification unit from 2008 to 2010 in BC, according to WorkSafeBC. That’s why the BC Roofing Safety Association and partners are hosting a one-day symposium for people in the steep slope roofing industry on March 28 in Langley.
Recently on Twitter (where I am @SpeakinOfSafety) I noticed this link: How About An Easy Free Safety Tip, posted by Kyle Thill of Toyota-Lift Minnesota. It leads to his blog post reminding forklift drivers that a simple honk is one way to keep pedestrians safer. As I read the post, I thought about how much Kyle does to build online community.
A new safety tool – this ABS Avalanche Airbag Backpack – fulfilled its ultimate job of saving a life. At work or at play, this looks like a good option that many people are only just finding out about.
Check out this video from Cold Fire Canada, who just released a new, portable fire extinguisher that can be suspended from any ceiling.
Everyone on a farm is responsible for safety. That’s the message from the Alberta Farm Safety Program in its “I Have A Role” campaign set for launch during Canadian Agriculture Safety Week March 11 to 17. This year’s nation-wide campaign focuses on the assessment, improvement and further development of safety systems.
RoadSafetyAtWork.ca is a new online toolkit for employers with workers who drive on the job. It uses a five-step approach to safer workplace driving, including tools, tips, guidance, examples, and best practices – launched by WorkSafeBC in partnership with the BCAA Road Safety Foundation.
The first four entries are posted – and I’ve got to say I’m pretty impressed with the creative ways they answer the question: “What motivates you, your friends, or your family to come home safely from work?”
