Resources

Hydration at Work

More Than Just Drinking Water During the summer, drivers, movers, warehouse employees, mechanics, and...

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The Vacation-Coverage Safety Gap

Is Everyone Prepared to Take on the Work? Summer vacations are important, but they...

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Wildfire Preparedness

Planning for Changing Conditions Wildfire conditions can change quickly in British Columbia. A route...

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Backing and Spotter Safety Plan for Commercial Vehicles

Use this template to help drivers, spotters, supervisors, and moving crews manage backing hazards...

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Fatigue Check-In & Supervisor Conversation Guide

Use this practical guide to help supervisors and workers identify fatigue-related risks before they lead to...

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Small OHS Habits That Make a Big Difference

In trucking, moving, and storage, safety does not depend only on large policies or...

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New Season, New Workers

Why Orientation Matters Before the First Shift June often brings change to the workplace....

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Driving Safely Through BC’s Summer Season

Summer can be one of the busiest and most demanding seasons for commercial drivers...

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Prevention Is the Best Protection: Sun Safety for Warmer Days

It may not feel like summer just yet, especially after a cold and rainy...

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When the Truck Isn’t Moving: The Injury Risks Drivers Face Every Day

When people think about safety in trucking, they usually think about what happens on...

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Safety and Health Week Is the Perfect Time to Start the Conversation

From May 4–9, 2026, workplaces across Canada will recognize Safety and Health Week, an...

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Work Zone Safety

A Critical Reminder for Commercial Drivers and Fleet Managers For commercial drivers, work zones...

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How to Avoid Musculoskeletal (MSI) Injuries

Musculoskeletal injuries, or MSIs, are among the most common workplace injuries, affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, joints, and supporting tissues. This resource outlines the main factors that can...

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A Truck Driver’s Guide to Better Sleep

Good sleep is not a luxury in trucking. It is a safety tool. Driving...

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Beyond the Safety Meeting: Turning OHS Conversations into Real Action

Safety meetings are a regular part of doing business in trucking. They are on...

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Fueling the Long Haul: How Commercial Drivers Can Eat Healthy on the Road

Long hours behind the wheel make healthy eating more complicated — but not impossible....

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Stretches for Professional Drivers

Long hours. Tight shoulders. Stiff hips. Sound familiar? Stretching doesn’t need to be...

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Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries

Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) remain one of the most frequent injury types in transportation, warehousing,...

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Driver Fatigue: Managing One of Trucking’s Highest-Risk Hazards

Fatigue is not simply a driver comfort issue. In the occupational health and safety...

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Spring Conditions: Adjusting Habits Before the Risks Adjust You

Spring in British Columbia brings longer daylight hours and milder temperatures, but it also...

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FEDERAL REPORTS

To support compliance with federal workplace health and safety requirements, employers and workplace committees...

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Cold Weather Exposure: What You Need to Know

Cold weather is part of the job for truck drivers across British Columbia and...

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Ending the Year Safely

What the Last Few Months Taught Us About Safety As the year comes to...

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Mental Health Risk Checklist

Everyone at the workplace has a shared responsibility for safety and health, and that...

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Winter Mental Health: Staying Grounded During the Dark Season

Supporting drivers and staff when shorter days and long nights start to take a...

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All About Chains and Winter Tires

October 1 – April 30: Be Prepared, Stay Safe When winter arrives in BC,...

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Distracted Driving Poster

On September 1st, ICBC launched its fall Distracted Driving campaign to raise awareness and...

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Trip Planning & Road Conditions for Truck Drivers

Safe journeys start long before the wheels hit the road. Trip planning is one...

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How to Complete LAB 1070 ESDC – Hazardous Occurrence Investigation Report

Learn how to complete the Hazardous Occurrence Investigation Report – LAB 1070. This video...

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How to Complete LAB 1184 – Workplace Investigation Reports on Refusal to Work Tutorial

Learn how to complete the Workplace Investigation Reports on Refusal to Work - LAB...

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Protecting Drivers and Fleets During B.C.’s Wildfire Season

Wildfire season in British Columbia brings serious challenges for professional drivers. Even when you’re...

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LAB 1206 – Employer’s Annual Harassment and Violence Occurrence Report Tutorial

Learn how to complete the Employer’s Annual Harassment and Violence Occurrence Report (EAHVOR) –...

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ESDC LAB 1009 – Employer’s Annual Hazardous Report Tutorial

Learn how to complete the Employer’s Annual Hazardous Occurrence Report (EAHOR) – LAB1009. This...

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How to Complete LAB 1058 – Workplace Committee Report Tutorial

Learn how to complete Employment and Social Development Canada LAB 1058 Workplace Committee Report....

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LAB 1069-Refusal to Work Registration

The Employer’s Investigation Report (LAB1069) is a required form under Part II of the Canada Labour Code for documenting workplace incidents, including hazardous occurrences, injuries, and refusals to...

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Joint Health and Safety Committee Evaluation Tool

This evaluation tool helps assess the effectiveness of a Joint Health and Safety Committee...

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Lab 1184-Workplace Investigation Reports on Refusal to Work

This document provides guidance on documenting workplace investigation reports related to refusals to work, in compliance with the changes to Part II (Occupational Health and Safety) of the...

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LAB 1070-Hazardous Occurrence Investigation Report

Employers in industries under federal jurisdiction use this form to report to Labour about a workplace hazardous occurrence (Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations).

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LAB 1206 – Employer’s Annual Harassment and Violence Occurrence Report (EAHVOR)

The Employer's Annual Harassment and Violence Occurrence Report (EAHVOR) – LAB1206 is a mandatory report for federally regulated employers, due on or before March 1 each year. It...

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LAB 1009- Employer’s Annual Hazardous Occurrence Report (EAHOR) (Regular/Offboard)

The Employer’s Annual Hazardous Occurrence Report (EAHOR) – LAB1009 is a mandatory report for federally regulated employers with regular or offboard activity. It must be submitted on or...

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LAB 1058 Workplace Committee Report

Used to record and report on the activities, findings, and recommendations of workplace health and safety committees. It helps track compliance with occupational health and safety requirements under...

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Running the Right Tires

Use this guide for fleet operators, owner-operators, and drivers to help improve safety and...

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How to Complete WorkSafeBC’s First Aid Assessment

Learn how to complete WorkSafeBC's First Aid Assessment with this step-by-step guide. Every employer...

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First Aid Assessment Worksheet

Every employer in B.C needs to prepare a written first aid assessment for each of their workplaces. Use this worksheet to document the minimum and additional first aid...

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Safe Work Procedure: Cab Entry & Exit

An Employer can make use of a safe work procedure (SWP) by training new and existing employees. Staff should be made aware of SWP on a regular basis...

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Safe Work Procedure: Backing Up a Commercial Vehicle

An Employer can make use of a safe work procedure (SWP) by training new and existing employees. Staff should be made aware of SWP on a regular basis...

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Safe Work Procedure: Opening Trailer Doors

An Employer can make use of a safe work procedure (SWP) by training new and existing employees. Staff should be made aware of SWP on a regular basis...

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Safe Work Procedure: Forklift Operation

An Employer can make use of a safe work procedure (SWP) by training new and existing employees. Staff should be made aware of SWP on a regular basis...

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Conditions Change – Be Prepared and Plan Ahead

Download this winter driving safety poster, the safety of your employees is your responsibility, including when they’re behind the wheel.

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Wildfires Affect Drivers and Vehicles, Increasing Risk

Stay off the road if you can. If you have to go, have a...

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Cone Zone – Driver Risk Assessment

All roadside stops require a risk assessment. Commercial Truck drivers can use this guide...

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Cone Zone – Roadside Workers

Please slow down and pay attention in all roadside work zones. It’s the law...

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Mental Health – Dealing with Stress in the Workplace

Visit the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) website for resources with...

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Make a Cone Zone

Dowload this poster for tips on how to make a safe cone zone.

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Winter Hazards Poster

Drivers need to recognize winter hazards. Share this poster to remind drivers how to...

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Best Practices In SafetyDriven Team Audits Using AuditSoft

Explore optimal SafetyDriven team audit practices through the efficient use of AuditSoft.

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Noise Control and Hearing Conservation Program: Template

Noise is a common workplace hazard, and the damage it causes can be permanent....

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Completing the Online Notice of Audit Form

An overview of how to access and use the online Notice of Audit Form...

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Protecting Drivers Working Alone

As a professional driver, you spend a lot of time working alone. Be sure...

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How is Your Mental Health?

When are you not “fine?” It’s part of how we talk in Canada. Someone...

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When to Lift: That is the Question

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Think ahead about how...

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Adjust Your Driving for the Conditions

Sudden changes in weather conditions will definitely impact your day. As a professional driver,...

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Lifting: Oh, My Aching Back!

Lifting or manually moving heavy objects puts workers at risk for overexertion injuries, especially...

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Manual Material Handling: A Safety Checklist

Handling cargo can be a pain in the neck—literally. Overexertion is the leading cause...

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Driving When the Days get Shorter

Shorter days don’t just mean cooler temperatures and colourful leaves. They also mean more...

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It’s Looking a Lot Like Winter. Now What?

You’ve most likely seen the change in the weather lately and you may even...

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Sleep Health and Wellness – Punjabi

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Fall Means Change

It’s almost fall. Time to change the clock. Time to change your wardrobe. Time...

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Before You Shift into Winter – Operational Changes for Carriers

Cooler mornings signal the changing season. They also mean carriers and their teams will...

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Let it Snow, and Chain up Tires in B.C.: Driver’s Education

Among the many skills you’ll never be taught in most Canadian truck driving schools...

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It’s Coming Back! Winter, that is. Are you ready for it?

Summer goes by so quickly. For professional drivers, quickly changing conditions are par for...

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Sharing the Road in September

It’s that time of year! Back to school! Are you ready for the increased...

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Brake Safety – Brake Systems and Brake Hoses

Give yourself a brake! Mind your safety by keeping your braking system in good...

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Can Your Company Benefit from a Workplace Wellness Program?

It is a Thursday morning and I am soaked in sweat and invigorated. Four...

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Preventing Heat Stress at Work

This booklet provides a basic overview of job-related heat stress, how to recognize and...

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Driving in Summer’s Glare

Enjoy the summer sun with some common sense. And watch out for smoke and...

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Carrier Compliance – A Team Effort

Success is important but defining success changes depending on whom you ask. Some may...

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Stay Safe on the Roads this Summer!

As a professional driver, you’re familiar with the hazards of winter driving but you...

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Safe Work With SafetyDriven

Safe work procedures matter. Following them protects yourself and others. Safe work procedures (SWPs)...

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Safe Summer Driving

For professional drivers, summer is not always business as usual; you need to be...

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Anhydrous Ammonia Safety for Industrial Refrigeration Systems

Guide to risk identification and controls for employers Use this self-assessment tool to better understand the risk that anhydrous ammonia (ammonia) in industrial refrigeration systems can present to...

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Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs): What they are and the Benefits of Preventing them

Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) account for about 30 percent of all workplace injury claims. These...

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Workplace Health is More than Physical Health

In general, when people talk about their health, they refer to physical health, particularly...

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Avoid Collisions with Wildlife

Commercial truck drivers can support BC’s initiatives to protect road users and wildlife. Kudos...

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Springtime Pro Tips for Drivers

Spring is not the time to slack off Spring is the traditional time of...

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Cone Zone – Life Saver

Whatever you call it, a Cone Zone helps protect your workers. Do you work on or beside the road? A Cone Zone can help save your life. As...

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Living Healthy on the Road isn’t Easy, but it’s Not Impossible

Long hours, sedentary job requirements, and limited food options on the road all conspire...

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Understanding Bill-C-65 – Guide for Employees

Understanding the workplace harassment & violence prevention regulations

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Understanding Bill-C-65 – Guide for Employers

Understanding the workplace harassment & violence prevention regulations If you are an employer, you’ll be responsible for instituting the following, non-exhaustive changes in your workplace: expanding protections to...

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Workplace Risk Assessment Checklist

Recent changes to the Canada Labour Code introduce new obligations for federally regulated employers. One important new piece of legislation is Bill C-65, which protects against harassment and...

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Workplace Policy Template

Recent changes to the Canada Labour Code introduce new obligations for federally regulated employers. One important new piece of legislation is Bill C-65, which protects against harassment and...

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New Federal Rules on Violence, Harassment in Effect: Are You Compliant?

Taking a structured approach can ensure clarity EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first commentary...

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Bill C-65 (Workplace Harassment) is Now Law: Do You Have the Right Resolution Processes?

Understanding new prescribed processes for federally regulated employers to resolve a report of violence...

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How to Keep Your Employees Engaged in Health and Safety

Strategies on keeping OH&S top of mind for your workforce This feature was originally...

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Safety and Health Week

Download this poster to help promote your Health and Safety Week event.

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Safety for Everyone at Work on the Roadside

The annual Cone Zone campaign revs up in May to raise awareness of hazards...

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Don’t Let Uncertainty Become Anxiety

Finding certainty in an uncertain world Although COVID-19 vaccinations are being administered across Canada,...

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Driving into Spring

Stay positive when conditions change After a long winter, don’t let spring fever get...

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The Importance of Developing a Safety Culture on the Job Site

“Safety culture” is one of those phrases that you might hear often in today’s...

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The Impact of Workplace Stress

Click here to download this poster on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

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Distracted Driving in B.C.

Learn the facts behind distracted driving in B.C.

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Drive Safely into Spring

Spring is coming—eventually With winter in the rear-view mirror, we can forget about it,...

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Drivers are Distracted by Stress, Fatigue, and COVID-19 Worries

While using a phone or texting behind the wheel remains a serious concern, there...

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Distracted Driving and Your Brain

Transport Canada defines distracted driving as what happens “when a driver’s attention is taken...

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Distracted Driving: It’s not Worth the Cost

Keep your mind on the job Distracted driving has become the most serious hazard...

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Get a Grip on Stress

Don’t let stress control your life Stress may be affecting your health, even though...

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Keep Your Heart in Trucking

It’s not enough to love your job. To make sure you can keep on...

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8 Simple Things to Improve Heart Health

Avoiding heart disease may be easier than you think Protect your heart with these...

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A Good Fit: The Secrets of Healthy Living on the Road

One of the secrets to health on the road is to maintain an exercise...

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Securing Cargo Safely

The way you secure your cargo can make the difference between a successful delivery...

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New Year – New Safety Attitude

Small steps create big changes New Year’s resolutions seem inevitable; there is something about...

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Proper Chain-up Skills Key to Surviving B.C. Winter

Chaining up is a fact of life for most commercial drivers in Western Canada...

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Preparing Your Company for Safety Success

Safety is key to the success of any transport company. Successful companies strive to...

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Winterizing Your Fleet is a Must, Not Just a Suggestion

Picture this: Demand for shipping and delivering packages at an unprecedented high this holiday...

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Tips for Staying Alert and Preventing Drowsy Driving

Being a diligent driver starts with being aware – drowsy driving is preventable. Sleepiness...

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Pro Tips for Drivers

Every day is an opportunity to learn. Share your safety knowledge! We benefit from...

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Holiday Deliveries

It's the holiday season. Give trucks some space! The holidays are about sharing. Don’t...

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5 Tips for Drivers Facing the Holidays

Keeping the Holiday Spirit. Not even Santa logs as much time as truck drivers...

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Impaired Driving

There's no excuse to drink and drive, plan ahead and leave your car at home. Download this poster created by ICBC as part of their Impaired driving campaign.

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How to Put Chains On

Chaining Up: Seasonal Driving Tips for Commercial Vehicles is a free poster you can...

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4 Strategies for Better Employee Participation in Safety

Once upon a time, all you needed to do was threaten people to get...

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Psychological Safety: Inclusion in Action

Safety leaders are speaking up. When it comes to core values, safety is often...

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Back Pain and Professional Drivers

Don’t let driving be a pain in the back Your back is vulnerable! We...

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Managing Workplace Fatigue Calls for Review of Workers’ Tasks

Employers can improve workplace safety by following a three-step process to identify and manage...

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Fatigue Risk in the Workplace

Fatigue is a common cause of impairment in the workplace. Employers are responsible for managing the risk of harm when workers may be fatigued. This information sheet outlines...

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How to Safely Descend Mountain Grades

Driving through B.C. may offer up scenic views and mountain vistas, but it also...

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Be a Pro on Ice and Snow

It’s coming! Winter! Is your truck ready? More importantly, are YOU ready? Winter will...

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Distracted Driving: Call to Action for Transportation & Other Employers

In September 2020, the Traffic Injury Research Foundation released Distracted Driving & Workplace Safety...

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7 Tips for Winter-Ready Tires

Winter is coming. And with it comes many potential issues for drivers on the...

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Ageism Has No Place in Today’s Trucking Industry

Ageism is stereotyping or discriminating against, or preferring, people because of their age. It...

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Manual Material Handling – Know Your Responsibilities

Download this poster about rights and responsibilities for employees, supervisors and managers.

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Site Safety – What Drivers Need to Know

Download this poster for quick safety tips for drivers on how to operate safely on an outdoor site.

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Site Safety – What You Need to Know

Download this poster for quick safety tips on how to operate safely on an outdoor site.

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Winterize Now for Safer Driving All Season

Winter is coming. It’s never too early to get ready. With the beautiful sunny...

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If You’re Going too Fast, It’s too Late

Download this brochure for tips on driving in poor winter conditions.

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Installing Winter Tire Chains on a Commercial Vehicle

A Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement (CVSE) team video how you install winter tire chains...

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Improving Truck Ergonomics Enhances Operator Productivity & Safety

Buying and spec’ing trucks to meet the diverse operating needs of your entire workforce...

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What it’s Like Driving a Commercial Vehicle

When the general public describes someone as a professional driver, they often describe someone...

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Talk the Talk

Own your safety As a driver, you spend a lot of time on your...

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Trusting the Other Guy

Trust is a belief in the probability that a person will behave in a...

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Delivering Safety in Busy Warehouses During the pandemic

My friend and his fellow logistics technicians have been working overtime at their warehouse...

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Tips to Prepare Your Truck for Summer

Summer time, and the driving is easy! Right? Well, no. Warm weather brings challenges...

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Summer Driving Without Distraction

Distracted driving is a leading cause of summer road fatalities. Changing your focus can...

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Driver Fatigue Can be Fatal

You cannot overcome fatigue with willpower, caffeine, air conditioning, or loud music. That feeling...

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Meal Prep Your Way to Healthier Eating on the Road!

Benjamin Franklin once said that “failing to plan is planning to fail.” He was...

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Eat Well, Sleep Well, Exercise

Driving a waste collection vehicle is physically demanding work that requires focus and strength....

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Heat Stress

How can workers prevent heat stress before it begins? Longer hours and increasing climate...

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Staying Healthy in the Heat

Is your body ready for summer? Are you ready for it? Long days, lush...

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Cleaning Up Safety Habits in Waste Removal

Hauling garbage is no picnic in the park. It’s dirty, it’s smelly, it’s tough....

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Stay Safe at Work and Play this Summer

Please have fun this summer and keep these safety tips in mind. Water safety...

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Summertime and Driving is Still Risky

The lazy-hazy days of summer do not mean lazy-hazy driving. Be aware of other...

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Forklift Hazards When Used in Same Work Area as Pedestrians

Safety tips and best practices that will help workers recognize the hazards that may...

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The Main Thing to Remember About Fatigue

Trying to get ahead these days often means we are burning the candle at...

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Don’t let yourself slip

Have you ever hurt your ankle while jumping down from your rig? Although ankle injuries are often considered sports injuries, any activity that forces your foot or ankle...

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Stress Awareness

It doesn’t seem to matter how we slice it stress is always in our...

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Stay Focused to Stay Safe

It’s been a long shift of driving already and there are more hours ahead....

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Removing the Temptation of Distracted Driving

It’s a commonly known fact that distracted driving vehicle crashes are passing alcohol related...

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Be Prepared for Winter Driving Success

Preparing your trucks for the road can include any number of different checklists, but...

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Being Alone on the Road

It takes a strong person to be independent. A self-starter, someone who is self-motivated...

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National Safety Code: Winter Driving for Commercial Drivers

The winter driving season is here and for most people, it’s a simple inconvenience....

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Why Should you Cook at Home?

For truck drivers, eating at home is a luxury not a daily occurrence. Especially...

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How to Run an Effective Toolbox Talk

Let’s be honest: not everybody has the personality to be a trainer. It’s easy...

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Joint Health & Safety Committee Terms of Reference

The following Terms of Reference will establish the provincially regulated committee’s rules of procedure...

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Joint Health & Safety Committee FAQs

Got a question about occupational health and safety? This safety handout can help answer some basic questions.

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Study: Safety Climate and Health Culture within Trucking Companies in British Columbia and Canada

Long-haul truck drivers in the Province of British Columbia (BC) and Canada face multiple challenges to their health, safety and wellness (HS&W) while on the road. Truck driving,...

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Notice to Workers Act and Regulation

Under Part 3 of the Workers Compensation Act, employers are required to make a copy of the Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation readily available for review...

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Joe’s Story: Short-Haul Truck Driver Safety

Truck drivers face hazards on the job every day, hazards that don’t even involve...

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Donna’s Story: Delivery Truck Driver Safety

Truck drivers face hazards on the job every day, hazards that don’t even involve...

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Arvind’s Story: Long-Haul Truck Driver Safety

Truck drivers face hazards on the job every day, hazards that don’t even involve...

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Tangible Versus Non-Tangible Fleet Safety Recognition

Monetary-based fleet safety incentive programs are well-intentioned efforts by companies to encourage drivers to maintain a high level of safe driving practices. However, there may be better ways...

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Chronic Stress and Eating Tips for Truck Drivers

If you are dealing with chronic stress, here are some dietary strategies to help...

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COR Interview Materials – Worker Interview Questions (OHS)

Consolidated list of OHS audit questions requiring an interview validation from workers

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COR Interview Materials – Worker Interview Questions (OHS) (Alternative)

Consolidated list of formats to assist with re-wording questions when necessary.

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COR Interview Materials – Managers & Supervisors Interview Questions (OHS) (Alternative)

Consolidated list of formats to assist with re-wording questions when necessary.

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COR Interview Materials – Managers & Supervisors Interview Questions (OHS)

Consolidated list of OHS audit questions requiring interview validation.

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COR Interview Materials – Interview Recording Table

Tool for recording and tabulating interview responses as they are received.

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COR Interview Materials – Contractor Interview Questions

Consolidated list of audit questions requiring an interview validation.

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COR Interview Materials – Contractor Interview Questions (Alternative)

Consolidated list of formats to assist with re-wording questions when necessary.

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COR Observation Materials – Sampling Notes

Guidelines for making observed validations during an audit.

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COR Observation Materials – Observation Questions (RTW)

Consolidated list of all questions for a Large Employer RTW Audit

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COR Observation Materials – Observation Questions (OHS)

Consolidated list of all questions for a Large Employer OHS Audit

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COR Audit Action Plan Template

Guide to completing an executive summary as part of your Large Employer audit report....

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COR Pre and Post-Audit Meeting Sheet

Checklist summarizing the documents to be submitted in a Small Employer Audit.

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COR Executive Summary Guideline

Informs SafetyDriven that you are scheduling an audit

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COR Auditor Code of Ethics

The auditor code of ethics establishes the guiding principles for all auditors in the SafetyDriven - TSCBC Certificate of Recognition program. Updated March, 2021

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COR Small Employer Audit Submission Checklist

Checklist summarizing the documents to be submitted in a Small Employer Audit.

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COR Small Employer Audit Tool

Beginning July 1st, 2023, all SafetyDriven audits will use an E-Audit Tool. Please request...

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COR Large Employer Audit Tool

Beginning July 1st, 2023, all SafetyDriven audits will use an E-Audit Tool. Please request...

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The 7 Steps to Eating for Energy

When, what, and how you eat affects your ability to stay alert and focused. As truck drivers, staying alert and focused is paramount when it comes to driving...

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Loading & Unloading: Make it Simple, Make it Safe / ਲੋਡਿੰਗ ਅਤੇ ਅਨਲੋਡਿੰਗ: ਇਸਨੂੰ ਆਸਾਨ ਬਣਾਉ, ਇਸਨੂੰ ਸੁਰਖਿਤ ਬਣਾਉ

Despite new technologies and safety devices, there are concerns. Despite the advances in equipment...

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Driving a Billboard

Advertising on the side of the truck is a double-edged sword, it’s up to...

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Summer Has Finally Arrived! / ਆਖਰਕਾਰ ਗਰਮੀਆਂ ਆ ਗਈਆਂ ਹਨ

Why we need to stay focused and transition driving seasons professionally. Yes, it’s that...

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Unsafe Work is Never Part of the Job

Your rights and legal obligation to refuse unsafe work. From unloading trucks with rickety ramps to climbing shaky ladders, labouring in unventilated workspaces to navigating dangerously steep roads...

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Habits Never Die

Habits don’t die, they merely change. And can lead to many driving decisions. It’s...

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Reminding Truckers About the Hazards of Stopping Roadside

Truck drivers need to minimize risk when they are forced to stop roadside —...

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Wheel Judgement

Is there a way to receive early notice if another vehicle was about to...

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Breakfast on the Go!

Breakfast can be had anywhere. Here's how! No time for breakfast? The most important...

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Summer Safe Driver

Which are the most dangerous months to be on the road? When I speak...

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Manual Material Handling and Back Injuries

111,000 recorded in a year. What can we do? Lifting objects or manually handling...

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Steps to Eating for Energy

When, what, and how you eat affects your ability to stay alert and focused....

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Top 10 Health and Safety Issues in the Warehouse

Some might be obvious, but some will surprise you. While there are a lot...

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Under Pressure

How you deal with stress can save your life. Truck driving is known to...

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Making Highways Safer for Wildlife and Drivers

Wildlife-vehicle collisions can be deadly to animals and humans. Wildlife-vehicle collisions can have serious...

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Check, Check, Check – Are You Sure You’re Done?

There is more to a Safety Program Manual than policies, forms, and reports. Many people think that a COR Audit is just a process of following industry Standards...

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Mechanics: Making Everything Go

Without their specialized skills and facilities, those powerful machines are helpless. Imagine for a...

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Are Your Drivers Cranking Safely?

A researcher finds the safest positions for raising and lowering the trailer landing gear. Source: www.fleetowner.com The researcher finds the safest positions for raising and lowering the trailer...

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How Safety Leaders Define Accountability and Responsibility

A new and unique way to understand everyone’s accountabilities and responsibilities. Source: Kevinburns.com Safety is a shared responsibility with each individual being accountable for their actions. On a...

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Myth Busters – Wildlife collisions don’t just happen!

Driving strategies that can make a difference between miss and a new front end....

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Don’t Become “Just the Safety Person”/ ‘ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਸੁਰੱਖਿਆ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ’ ਹੀ ਨਾ ਬਣੋ

Stepping up to a true safety culture in the workplace. I use this term a little tongue in cheek because safety in trucking is often an extension of...

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The Life Of A Safety Professional In The Trucking Industry/ ਟਰੱਕਿੰਗ ਉਦਯੋਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੁਰੱਖਿਆ ਪੇਸ਼ੇਵਰ ਦੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ

Keeping our people, our resources and the public safe. What a topic! I can hear your responses already; “That’s not what I do”, “What about this, and What...

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Auditing Trip Inspection Reports

All drivers of vehicles that are National Safety Code -registered must conduct pre-trip daily...

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Accident or Collision?

There’s more of a difference between accident and collision than the spelling. As the saying goes, words hurt. We’ve all said certain words that affect others in a...

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Every Second Counts!

What to do immediately after a collision. The last thing on our mind, when...

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Let Us Know

Why we need to be kept in your loop. Imagine you worked at a Certifying Partner, let’s say SafetyDriven. You have an assemblage of COR certified companies in...

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Find a Quiet Spot to Park Your Truck

Meditation clears the mind more than you think. Meditation When you think about that...

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National Safety Code – Standard 13: Trip Inspection Reports

Practical solutions to pre- and post-trip inspections record keeping problems. If there was a National Safety Code problem for record keepers, it would pre- and post-trip inspections. The driver...

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Studying Up on Truck Drivers’ Health and Wellness

We need your help to identify best practices and produce new programs and resources....

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Knowledge, Commitment All That’s Needed To Be A Healthy Trucker

Insights from the Driving for Profit Seminar. It takes just two things to live...

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6 Tips to End Trucking Workplace Injuries

There are 59% more injuries from slips, trips and falls than motor vehicle incidents....

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Proper Planning and Practice Key for Winter Tires and Chains

What you need to know and what you need to do. You’ll soon see...

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Loving Your Guts

It really is the centre of everything. “All disease begins in the gut.” –Hippocrates It seems far-fetched, but your gut health affects many of your body’s other biological...

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Safety at Work: What It Means to Employees

We asked them two questions. How many times you have heard “safety first” or...

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Safety Meetings: Challenges and Considerations

What the NSC expects you to do If your organization is looking to implement...

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On the Road to Comfort

Source: www.CCOHS.ca 9 Things you can do to help your back. Anyone who spends a lot of time in a vehicle is likely to experience the aches and...

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The Importance Of Having Quick Access To An AED

What is an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)? If there is a situation when time...

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The Challenges of The National Safety Code

Things we need to do to make it work. When originally setting up companies’...

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Eating on the Road – Nutrition for Truck Drivers – Part Three

6 more ideas. Diana Steele, RD - Eating for Energy Diana Steele of Eating For Energy was one of SafetyDriven’s speakers at our Speakers Series held during the...

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Your Top 5 Resources to Get Ready for Driving this Winter

Your most popular suggestions as a one-stop shop. It’s not even “officially” winter yet...

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Eating on the Road – Nutrition for Truck Drivers – Part Two

Practical tips to make it easy. Diana Steele of Eating For Energy was...

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Shift Into Winter Before You Get Behind The Wheel

Mental preparation is key to prevention. Media Release Richmond, B.C. /October 10, 2018 –...

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Getting a Handle on Workplace Stress

A healthy workplace includes good mental health A healthy workplace promotes the total health...

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Drivers Doing the Right Thing

Staying compliant and keeping professional. Drivers can be weighed down by the tasks of today, including recording the Hours of Service and conducting proper pre- and post-trip inspections...

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Compliance for Drivers

The four specific areas of enforcement. The National Safety Code (NSC) has four specific...

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The Trip Inspection Report and the Work Flow Process

Paperwork compliance and how it affects you. The National Safety Code requires compliance to all aspects of fleet operations. The main process required by NSC is the trip...

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Once You Have A Safety System … Now What?

How safe is a safety system by itself? Source: www.kevinburns.com A safety system by itself doesn't make the organization any safer. Driving instructors have a system for teaching...

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National Safety Code – Having a Process for Documentation Requirements

Some practical tips to make it easier for you. The National Safety Code has...

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5 Best Practices to Boost Your Workplace Wellness Program

Real world costs of employee mental health. My name is Charles Curtis and for...

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Look Twice, Save a Motorcyclist’s Life

5 Things you can do to help while you drive. As the warm, dry...

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Being Ready for Crossing the Border

It's more important now than ever before. The National Safety Code mostly pertains to Canadian regulations, but a lot of our regulations come from the USA’s Code of...

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Snowplows – Friend Or Foe?

There is only 1 answer, and 2 rules to follow. Since it’s been built, the Coquihalla Highway has become the main travel route to take when heading north...

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Don’t Let Safety Slip Away: Tips to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls

4 Things you can do right now. If you've ever slipped on an oily...

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SafetyDriven – What Is A COR Auditor?

Specially trained and recognized, there are two types of auditor. Auditors are an integral part of the SafetyDriven COR Program. They make an important contribution to the functioning...

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A Matter of Timing

COR certified employers must submit an audit each year to remain in the COR...

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Not Eating Healthy on the Road Affects More than just the Scale

The one thing no-one talks about. You always hear about not eating healthy on...

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Controlling Risk / ਜੋਖਮਾਂ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਨ ਕਰਨਾ

The Hierarchy of Controls. Is controlling risk really all about fancy signs and posters...

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Benefits of Evaluating Your Joint Committee Every Year

B.C. employers are required to evaluate the effectiveness of these committees each year. Source:...

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Kindness as a Driving Skill

Did you know kindness can affect road safety? Kindness isn’t something we would normally...

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How to Build a Healthy Kitchen in Your Truck

It's easier than you think. If you’re looking to get healthy while working on...

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National Safety Code: What Triggers an Audit?

How to avoid triggering an audit. There are a number of ways an audit can be triggered, including randomly. Random audits are not as common because there are...

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National Safety Code – Driver Training

There's a lot more to driving than driving. The National Safety Code can sometimes...

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Planning for Health & Safety

Strategies to stay safe by. Health and safety performance and culture improvement needs a...

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Lifting Technique Training: Quick and Easy, But is it Effective?

Manual handling tasks cause muscoskeletal injuries. What can we do? Source: www.worksafebc.com Manual handling tasks — including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling — are associated with a significant...

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Clothing Tips for Outdoor Winter Workers

Can you recognize vital symptoms of cold-related injuries? When you're at home, cold weather...

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How to Manage Drowsy Fleet Drivers

Some practical solutions for a dangerous problem. Source: www.automotive-fleet.com A survey of close to 150,000 adults in 19 states and the District of Columbia found that nearly 4%...

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National Safety Code: Trip Inspections and Reports

Pre-trip inspection reports can to create problems for carriers. Trip Inspection Reports (AKA pre-trip...

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What Distracted Driving Really Means

It’s no secret that distracted driving has been in the news on a weekly...

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Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) Risk Factor Assessment

This worksheet can help you assess worker exposure to MSI. Occupational Health and Safety...

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Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) Risk Factor Identification

This worksheet can help you assess worker exposure to MSI in the workplace. Occupational...

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A Guide To Completing An Employer Incident Investigation Report

An employer incident investigation report (EIIR) template. WorkSafeBC has developed an employer incident investigation report (EIIR) template you can use to create all four reports that may be...

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PPE: Responsibilities For Supervisors

Know your responsibilities as a supervisor for Personal Protective Equipment.

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PPE: Responsibilities For Employers

Know your responsibilities as an employer for Personal Protective Equipment.

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PPE: Responsibilities For Workers

Know your responsibilities as an employee for Personal Protective Equipment.

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Regulatory Change: Joint Health And Safety Committees

On April 3, 2017, changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation regarding joint health and safety committees and worker health and safety representatives will take effect.

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Reference Guide: Employer Incident Investigations

How to effectively prepare to investigate an incident at your workplace. Whether you are an employer, a joint health and safety committee member, or an employer or worker...

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