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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...
A Good Fit: The Secrets of Healthy Living on the Road
Trucknews.com
One of the secrets to health on the road is to maintain an exercise...
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Gearing up for Workplace Mental Health
Trucking Hr
Download this free guide created by Trucking HR that brings together best practices and resources to help fleet employers.
Securing Cargo Safely
The way you secure your cargo can make the difference between a successful delivery...
New Year – New Safety Attitude
Small steps create big changes New Year’s resolutions seem inevitable; there is something about...
Proper Chain-up Skills Key to Surviving B.C. Winter
Trucknews.com
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...
Winterizing Your Fleet is a Must, Not Just a Suggestion
Worktruckonline.com
Picture this: Demand for shipping and delivering packages at an unprecedented high this holiday...
Tips for Staying Alert and Preventing Drowsy Driving
National Sleep Foundation
Being a diligent driver starts with being aware – drowsy driving is preventable. Sleepiness...
Pro Tips for Drivers
Every day is an opportunity to learn. Share your safety knowledge! We benefit from...
Holiday Deliveries
It's the holiday season. Give trucks some space! The holidays are about sharing. Don’t...
5 Tips for Drivers Facing the Holidays
Keeping the Holiday Spirit. Not even Santa logs as much time as truck drivers...
Impaired Driving
ICBC
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.
How to Put Chains On
This poster will guide you through the basic steps, tools and precautions to chain...
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4 Strategies for Better Employee Participation in Safety
Kevburns.com
Once upon a time, all you needed to do was threaten people to get...
Road Safety Bulletin: A Question of Size
TIRF.ca
When it comes to road safety in Canada, size matters.
COVID19 & Getting Back to Work: Safety Plan
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
How will you keep your workplace safe? Watch this video, then get what you...
Psychological Safety: Inclusion in Action
NSC.org
Safety leaders are speaking up. When it comes to core values, safety is often...
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
www.Speakingofsafety.ca
Employers can improve workplace safety by following a three-step process to identify and manage...
Fatigue Risk in the Workplace
www.WorkSafeBC.com
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...
How to Safely Descend Mountain Grades
Trucknews.com
Driving through B.C. may offer up scenic views and mountain vistas, but it also...
Be a Pro on Ice and Snow
It’s coming! Winter! Is your truck ready? More importantly, are YOU ready? Winter will...
Distracted Driving: Call to Action for Transportation & Other Employers
BCTrucking.com
In September 2020, the Traffic Injury Research Foundation released Distracted Driving & Workplace Safety...
7 Tips for Winter-Ready Tires
Worktruckonline.com
Winter is coming. And with it comes many potential issues for drivers on the...
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
SafetyDriven
Download this poster about rights and responsibilities for employees, supervisors and managers.
Manual Material Handling Causes Overexertion Injuries
SafetyDriven
Download this poster about manual material handling and overexertion injuries.
Don’t Let Fear Silence You
SafetyDriven
Download this poster about workplace bullying and harassment.
Site Safety – What Drivers Need to Know
SafetyDriven
Download this poster for quick safety tips for drivers on how to operate safely on an outdoor site.
Site Safety – What You Need to Know
SafetyDriven
Download this poster for quick safety tips on how to operate safely on an outdoor site.
Winterize Now for Safer Driving All Season
Winter is coming. It’s never too early to get ready. With COVID capturing so...
If You’re Going too Fast, It’s too Late
Download this brochure for tips on driving in poor winter conditions.
See and Be Seen in Winter Conditions
https://shiftintowinter.ca/worker-tools/commercial-trucking-resources/visibility/
Download this brochure for tips on driving visibility during poor winter driving conditions.
Winter Driving Tips for Truck Drivers
https://shiftintowinter.ca/worker-tools/free-workplace-safety-resources/winter-driving-tips-for-truck-drivers/
Whether you are a new or seasoned driver, winter roads can be dangerous. Here are a few tips to help you prepare and stay safe at work:
Winter Tire Specs
https://shiftintowinter.ca/
Read this safety handout for tips on winter driving and making sure your tires are winter ready.
How to Install Commercial Vehicle Tire Chains
https://www.tranbc.ca/
This infographic provides the steps of how to put chains on a commercial vehicle.
It’s the Most Hazardous Time of the Year
https://shiftintowinter.ca/
Use this poster as part of your preparation for shifting into winter driving.
Installing Winter Tire Chains on a Commercial Vehicle
https://www.tranbc.ca/
A Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement (CVSE) team video how you install winter tire chains...
Improving Truck Ergonomics Enhances Operator Productivity & Safety
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/
Buying and spec’ing trucks to meet the diverse operating needs of your entire workforce...
What it’s Like Driving a Commercial Vehicle
When the general public describes someone as a professional driver, they often describe someone...
Winter is Ready
Shift Into Winter
Download this safety handout do prepare yourself for winter conditions.
Talk the Talk
Own your safety As a driver, you spend a lot of time on your...
Running the Right Tires
Shift Into Winter
Improving safety and reliability in winter driving conditions. A guide for fleet operators, owner-operators and drivers.
Trusting the Other Guy
Trust is a belief in the probability that a person will behave in a...
Delivering Safety in Busy Warehouses During the pandemic
https://speakingofsafety.ca/
My friend and his fellow logistics technicians have been working overtime at their warehouse...
Tips to Prepare Your Truck for Summer
Summer time, and the driving is easy! Right? Well, no. Warm weather brings challenges...
Summer Driving Without Distraction
Distracted driving is a leading cause of summer road fatalities. Changing your focus can...
Driver Fatigue Can be Fatal
You cannot overcome fatigue with willpower, caffeine, air conditioning, or loud music. That feeling...
Meal Prep Your Way to Healthier Eating on the Road!
Benjamin Franklin once said that “failing to plan is planning to fail.” He was...
Eat Well, Sleep Well, Exercise
https://wasteadvantagemag.com/
Driving a waste collection vehicle is physically demanding work that requires focus and strength....
Conditions Change – Be Prepared and Plan Ahead
Shift Into Winter
Use this poster as part of your preparation for shifting into winter driving.
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Heat Stress
https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/
How can workers prevent heat stress before it begins? Longer hours and increasing climate...
Listen up! How to Prevent Hearing Loss
https://www.worksafebc.com/
This information sheet outlines why noise-induced hearing loss is a hazard that workers of all ages need to take seriously. It is designed specifically for young workers to...
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....
Maintain Three-Point Contact with Mobile Equipment
WorkSafeBC
This handout discusses how to reduce the risk of injury when mounting/dismounting mobile equipment.
Stay Safe at Work and Play this Summer
https://speakingofsafety.ca/
Please have fun this summer and keep these safety tips in mind. Water safety...
Understanding and Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs)
WorkSafeBC
This handout discusses how to understand and prevent Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs) in the workplace.
Summertime and Driving is Still Risky
The lazy-hazy days of summer do not mean lazy-hazy driving. Be aware of other...
Be Truck Aware Braking and Stopping Distance Demonstration
www.gov.bc.ca/betruckaware
This video demonstrates how much longer a large commercial truck takes to stop than...
Be Truck Aware Dashcam Video
www.gov.bc.ca/betruckaware
This video shows several scenarios in which B.C. drivers are putting themselves at risk...
Working from Home: A Guide to Keeping Workers Healthy and Safe
WorkSafeBC
This guide discusses a health and safety policy for working from home and outlines...
Forklift Hazards When Used in Same Work Area as Pedestrians
weeklysafety.com
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...
Don’t let yourself slip
https://www.trucknews.com/
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...
Stress Awareness
It doesn’t seem to matter how we slice it stress is always in our...
Stay Focused to Stay Safe
It’s been a long shift of driving already and there are more hours ahead. You’re alone in the cab and as the pavement rolls by, your mind starts...
Removing the Temptation of Distracted Driving
It’s a commonly known fact that distracted driving vehicle crashes are passing alcohol related...
Be Prepared for Winter Driving Success
Truckinginfo.com
Preparing your trucks for the road can include any number of different checklists, but...
Being Alone on the Road
It takes a strong person to be independent. A self-starter, someone who is self-motivated...
National Safety Code: Winter Driving for Commercial Drivers
The winter driving season is here and for most people, it’s a simple inconvenience....
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
Source: Simplifiedsafety.com Let’s be honest: not everybody has the personality to be a trainer....
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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Resources for Foreign Workers
BC Trucking Association & Temporary Foreign Work Program
The BC Trucking Association (BCTA) has created a pamphlet to help truck drivers hired as Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) understand their rights, and what resources are available to...
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Joint Health & Safety Committee FAQ’s
WorkSafeBC
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
Correspondence to Principal Investigator (PI): mamdouh.shubair@unbc.ca
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
WorkSafeBC
This notice offers concise guidelines on how to prevent injuries, what to do if injured, how to claim compensation, and who to call for assistance when dealing with...
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Notice to Workers Act and Regulation
WorkSafeBC
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...
Joe’s Story: Short-Haul Truck Driver Safety
WorkSafeBC
Truck drivers face hazards on the job every day, hazards that don’t even involve...
Donna’s Story: Delivery Truck Driver Safety
WorkSafeBC
Truck drivers face hazards on the job every day, hazards that don’t even involve...
Arvind’s Story: Long-Haul Truck Driver Safety
WorkSafeBC
Truck drivers face hazards on the job every day, hazards that don’t even involve...
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...
Chronic Stress and Eating Tips for Truck Drivers
If you are dealing with chronic stress, here are some dietary strategies to help...
Simple Steps for a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life
With a healthy dose of humour, Dr. Art Hister shows how you can make...
Standard of Care – It Saves to be Safe
Grant Aune speaks on the key issues professional truck drivers experience on the road....
COR Interview Materials – Worker Interview Questions (OHS)
Consolidated list of OHS audit questions requiring an interview validation from workers
COR Interview Materials – Worker Interview Questions (RTW)
Consolidated list of RTW audit questions requiring an interview validation from workers.
COR Interview Materials – Worker Interview Questions (OHS) (Alternative)
Consolidated list of formats to assist with re-wording questions when necessary.
COR Interview Materials – Managers & Supervisors Interview Questions (RTW)
Consolidated list of RTW audit questions requiring interview validation.
COR Interview Materials – Managers & Supervisors Interview Questions (OHS) (Alternative)
Consolidated list of formats to assist with re-wording questions when necessary.
COR Interview Materials – Managers & Supervisors Interview Questions (OHS)
Consolidated list of OHS audit questions requiring interview validation.
COR Interview Materials – Interview Recording Table
Tool for recording and tabulating interview responses as they are received.
COR Interview Materials – Contractor Interview Questions
Consolidated list of audit questions requiring an interview validation.
COR Interview Materials – Contractor Interview Questions (Alternative)
Consolidated list of formats to assist with re-wording questions when necessary.
COR Observation Materials – Sampling Notes
Guidelines for making observed validations during an audit.
COR Observation Materials – Observation Questions (RTW)
Consolidated list of all questions for a Large Employer RTW Audit
COR Observation Materials – Observation Questions (OHS)
Consolidated list of all questions for a Large Employer OHS Audit
COR Interview Materials
Guidance for covering all interview materials required to complete a COR audit. A toolkit...
COR Observation Materials
Guidance for covering all observation materials required to complete a COR audit. A zip...
COR Audit Action Plan Template
Guide to completing an executive summary as part of your Large Employer audit report....
COR Pre and Post-Audit Meeting Sheet
Checklist summarizing the documents to be submitted in a Small Employer Audit.
COR Auditor Code of Ethics
Most current tool used to perform a Small Employer audit (4-19 employees) The auditor...
COR Small Employer Audit Submission Checklist
Checklist summarizing the documents to be submitted in a Small Employer Audit.
Out of Service Best Practices
Understanding what conditions will place your vehicle out of service is critical for commercial...
Incident Investigations
This overview will get you started and explain the basics of incident investigations. Try...
About Us
An introduction to the world of SafetyDriven TSBC. An introduction to the SafetyDriven Team!
National Safety Code: Overview
An overview for truckers of the National Safety Code as implemented in BC.
Tool Kit Promo
The SafetyDriven toolkit designed to help you grow your safety program.
The Bolo Method
The Bolo Method - A technique for tossing cargo tie-down straps.
Ground Guiding and Spotting
An overview of the essential things to know when guiding a vehicle that is...
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Trucking and Transportation Safety Video #5: Carrying and Manoeuvring
http://www.ace-ergocanada.ca and funded by Chiropractic British Columbia http://www.bcchiro.com
How to safely perform manual material handling. Video 5 of 6 by the TSC...
Trucking and Transportation Safety Video #1: Moving & Lifting – Preparing for Work
How to prepare yourself for manual material handling. By the TSC BC. This video...
TSCBC AGM Session 4
Trucking Safety Council BC Annual General Meeting
TSCBC AGM Session 2
Trucking Safety Council BC Annual General Meeting
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Hazard Identification 4
Brief tutorial on knowing what to look for.
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Hazard Identification 3
Brief tutorial on knowing what to look for.
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Hazard Identification 7
Brief tutorial on knowing what to look for.
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Hazard Identification 5
Brief tutorial on knowing what to look for.
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Hazard Identification 6
Brief tutorial on knowing what to look for.
COR: Certification of Recognition
An overview of the Certificate of Recognition presented by the WorkSafeBC Partners Program.
Weigh Scales
Weigh Scales in BC. What could a driver expect when going through a scale.
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Trucking and Transportation Safety Video #6: Pushing Pulling and Use of Handling Equipment
How to safely perform manual material handling. Video 6 of 6 by the TSCBC....
Load Securement
What can you do if you feel your sealed load is insecure or loaded...
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Safety Communications
Importance of safety communication in the workplace. Communication is a complex topic and can...
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Trucking and Transportation Safety Video #2: Moving & Lifting – Manual Handling Basics
Moving & Lifting - Manual Handling Basics. Video 4 of 6 by the TSCBC....
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Trucking and Transportation Safety Video #4: Moving & Lifting – Lifting Above Shoulder Height
How to prepare yourself for manual material handling. Video 4 of 6 by the...
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Trucking and Transportation Safety Video #3: Moving & Lifting – Lifting from Ground Level
Safe lifting techniques for lifting loads from ground level. Video 3 of 6 by...
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Pre-trip Report
Completing a good trip report. Your responsibilities, starting with pre-trip inspection. A pre-trip inspection,...
Flatbed Tarping Best Practices
Randy Blue and Mona Chisum explain best practices for flatbed tarping.
Cab Stretching
Stretches for the pro truck driver. Hosted by Terry Levitt.
The Benefits of Stretching
Tim Garger explains the physical benefits of stretching.
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Hazard Identification Part 2
Brief tutorial on knowing what to look for.
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Hazard Identification Part 1
Earl Galavan, explains Hazards and how to identify them. Earl Galavan, the Health and...
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...
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...
Driving a Billboard
Advertising on the side of the truck is a double-edged sword, it’s up to...
Summer Has Finally Arrived! / ਆਖਰਕਾਰ ਗਰਮੀਆਂ ਆ ਗਈਆਂ ਹਨ
Why we need to stay focused and transition driving seasons professionally. Yes, it’s that time of year again, the sun is out, people are enjoying the outdoors, everyone...
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...
Habits Never Die
Habits don’t die, they merely change. And can lead to many driving decisions. It’s...
Reminding Truckers About the Hazards of Stopping Roadside
Speaking of Safety
Truck drivers need to minimize risk when they are forced to stop roadside —...
Wheel Judgement
Is there a way to receive early notice if another vehicle was about to...
Breakfast on the Go!
Breakfast can be had anywhere. Here's how! No time for breakfast? The most important...
Summer Safe Driver
Which are the most dangerous months to be on the road? When I speak with drivers across our land I often ask them which month of the year...
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Manual Material Handling and Back Injuries
Safety+Health Magazine
111,000 recorded in a year. What can we do? Lifting objects or manually handling...
Steps to Eating for Energy
When, what, and how you eat affects your ability to stay alert and focused....
Top 10 Health and Safety Issues in the Warehouse
www.newcastlesys.com
Some might be obvious, but some will surprise you. While there are a lot...
Under Pressure
How you deal with stress can save your life. Truck driving is known to...
Making Highways Safer for Wildlife and Drivers
Wildlife-vehicle collisions can be deadly to animals and humans. Susan Main – SpeakingofSafety.ca Wildlife-vehicle collisions can have serious consequences. Road Watch BC aims to prevent crashes by getting...
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...
Mechanics: Making Everything Go
Without their specialized skills and facilities, those powerful machines are helpless. Imagine for a moment the vast network of mechanized transport around the globe: large trucks, buses, trains,...
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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...
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...
Myth Busters – Wildlife collisions don’t just happen!
Driving strategies that can make a difference between miss and a new front end. As Spring approaches, the frequency of wildlife encounters along our highways will increase. Whether...
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...
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...
Auditing Trip Inspection Reports
All drivers of vehicles that are NSC-registered must conduct pre-trip daily inspections. Trip inspection written reports have to be completed on vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of...
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...
Every Second Counts!
What to do immediately after a collision. The last thing on our mind, when we get into our vehicle is that we will be involved in a motor...
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...
Find a Quiet Spot to Park Your Truck
Meditation clears the mind more than you think. Meditation When you think about that...
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...
Studying Up on Truck Drivers’ Health and Wellness
We need your help to identify best practices and produce new programs and resources. Source: www.speakingofsafety.ca What are B.C. truck drivers doing to stay healthy? How are employers...
Summer is Coming – How to Protect Yourself from UVA Rays
Prevention is the best protection. 3 Things you can do. Yeah, okay, so it doesn’t really feel much like summer right now with this overly cold and rainy...
Knowledge, Commitment All That’s Needed To Be A Healthy Trucker
Trucknews.com
Insights from the Driving for Profit Seminar. It takes just two things to live...
6 Tips to End Trucking Workplace Injuries
Truckinginfo.com
There are 59% more injuries from slips, trips and falls than motor vehicle incidents....
Proper Planning and Practice Key for Winter Tires and Chains
www.speakingofsafety.ca
What you need to know and what you need to do. You’ll soon see...
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...
Safety at Work: What It Means to Employees
ohscanada.com
We asked them two questions. How many times you have heard “safety first” or...
Safety Meetings: Challenges and Considerations
www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com
What the NSC expects you to do If your organization is looking to implement...
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...
The Importance Of Having Quick Access To An AED
What is an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)? If there is a situation when time...
The Challenges of The National Safety Code
Things we need to do to make it work. When originally setting up companies’...
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...
Your Top 5 Resources to get Ready for Driving this Winter
www.transbc.ca
Your most popular suggestions as a one-stop shop. It’s not even “officially” winter yet...
Eating on the Road – Nutrition for Truck Drivers – Part Two
Eating for Energy
Practical tips to make it easy. Diana Steele of Eating For Energy was...
Shift Into Winter Before You Get Behind The Wheel
Mental preparation is key to prevention. Media Release Richmond, B.C. /October 10, 2018 –...
Getting a Handle on Workplace Stress
CCOHS.ca
A healthy workplace includes good mental health A healthy workplace promotes the total health...
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...
Compliance for Drivers
The four specific areas of enforcement. The National Safety Code (NSC) has four specific...
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...
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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I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead
Understanding of the effects of fatigue and practical strategies to maximize energy. With only...
National Safety Code – Having a Process for the Paperwork Requirements
Some practical tips to make it easier for you. The National Safety Code has sixteen standards that have to be followed by National Safety Code (NSC)-compliant carriers. The...
5 Best Practices to Boost Your Workplace Wellness Program
Healthy Work
Real world costs of employee mental health. My name is Charles Curtis and for...
Look Twice, Save a Motorcyclist’s Life
5 Things you can do to help while you drive. As the warm, dry days of summer roll-out, motorcycles become more and more common on the roads. They...
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...
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...
My Dog is My Co-pilot
It's a better idea than you thought. Here's why. Dogs and trucks: for many, it’s a match made in heaven. Drivers with canine companions can’t imagine life on...
Don’t Let Safety Slip Away: Tips to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls
CCOHS.ca
4 Things you can do right now. If you've ever slipped on an oily...
Be Truck Aware – The Life You Save May Be Your Own
8 Strategies to keep you safe. Trucks are an essential part of the BC economy and our daily lives. Businesses, industries and individuals all depend on large commercial...
An overview of the National Safety Code
16 standards that reflect all safety requirements for trucks over 4,500 kgs. The National Safety Code (NSC) was introduced in 1988. It officially took effect on April 1,...
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...
A Matter of Timing
COR certified employers must submit an audit each year to remain in the COR...
Why Sun and Snow Causes Eye Fatigue
Did you know eye strain does not occur during snowstorms, but when the sun comes out? Source: www.crengland.com We are now fully in the throes of winter in...
NSC: Vehicle Safety Plans
The 4 required areas of enforcement. The National Safety Code has 4 required areas of enforcement Drivers Vehicles Hours of Service Safety Requirements Vehicle Maintenance: Selecting the proper...
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...
Sharing the Road with Semi-Trucks
Did you know 79% of all semi-trucks accidents are caused by car drivers? Source: Womenintrucking.org According to statistics, 79% of all accidents involving semi-trucks are caused by car...
Controlling Risk / ਜੋਖਮਾਂ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਨ ਕਰਨਾ
The Hierarchy of Controls. Is controlling risk really all about fancy signs and posters...
Joint Health and Safety CommitteeManagers & Supervisors ToolsOccupational Health and SafetyRisk Assessment
Benefits of Evaluating Your Joint Committee Every Year
B.C. employers are required to evaluate the effectiveness of these committees each year. Source: www.speakingofsafety.ca Evaluating your joint health and safety committee every year produces many benefits, including...
Key Steps You Can Take to Prevent Workplace Accidents
A long list of practical steps you can take now. Source: fleetowner.com Accidents are usually the result of unsafe acts or conditions or both. What specifically constitutes an...
Mental Health Matters
Join Trucking HR Canada new initiave. Source: Truckinghr.com In any given week, 500,000 employed Canadians are unable to work due to a mental health issue. Depression, anxiety, PTSD,...
Kindness as a Driving Skill
Did you know kindess can affect road safety? Source: Trucknews.com Kindness isn’t something we would normally discuss as a required ‘skill’ when it comes to driving. We discuss...
How to Build a Healthy Kitchen in Your Truck
Trucknews.com
It's easier than you think. If you’re looking to get healthy while working on...
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...
National Safety Code – Driver Training
There's a lot more to driving than driving. The National Safety Code can sometimes be so challenging for fleet organizers — like compliance officers and record keepers-- that...
Planning for Health & Safety
www.worksafebc.com
Strategies to stay safe by. Health and safety performance and culture improvement needs a...
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...
Staying Safe While Driving At Night Takes Special Care
Overcome the dangers of driving in the dark. Many professional drivers prefer nighttime driving...
Clothing Tips for Outdoor Winter Workers
www.safeopedia.com
Can you recognize vital symptoms of cold-related injuries? When you're at home, cold weather...
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%...
5 Common Moving Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Don't miss work for something preventable. Source: www.smartboxmovingandstorage.com There are many ins and outs that you will encounter while moving. Many details have to be taken into consideration...
Raise the ‘Awareness’ in RSI Day
What is Repetitive Strain Injury and how does it affect your operation? Source: www.ccohs.ca International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day is February 29th (this year February 28)....
Who is Supporting the Safety Leader?
Safety professionals are at risk or burn out and fatigue. Source: www.cos-mag.com Safety professionals at risk of burn out, fatigue In my previous columns, I have advocated...
What is Natural Alignment
How compensation insurance is calculated. There are many industries in BC. Within each industry, there are myriad companies doing many different types of work. Workers’ compensation insurance is...
National Safety Code Hours of Service: Special Provisions
Sections of Division 37 of the BC Motor Vehicle Act Regulations. Special provisions: (Included are sections of Division 37 of the BC Motor Vehicle Act Regulations “the National Safety...
3 Strategies to Improve Your Safety Program
Long term solutions to instill a culture of safety. Effective workplaces are those places...
Stricter Chain Up Regulations Implemented in B.C.
The B.C. government has placed stricter regulations on commercial drivers. Source: www.trucknews.com VICTORIA, B.C....
End Workplace Violence
How to know if you have been a victim. Source: bcfed.ca It's time to End Workplace Violence Have you been HUMILIATED? SWORN AT? SPAT ON? HIT? at work?...
Safety Enforcer to Improvement Facilitator/ਸੁਰੱਖਿਆ ਲਾਗੂਕਰਤਾ ਤੋਂ ਸੁਧਾਰ ਸਹਾਇਕ
Are we strong enough to question ourselves? As trucking safety professionals—or any other type of professional for that matter—we can sometimes become so convinced by our own version...
8 Tips for Managing Stress and Anxiety in the Workplace
OHS Online
Sometimes you have to focus on yourselves. The simple act of living is often...
Hours of Service Outside the 160Km Radius
Hours of Service as mandated by the NSC. A short video overview to help...
National Safety Code: Trip Inspections and Reports
Pre-trip inspection reports can to create problems for carriers. Trip Inspection Reports (AKA pre-trip...
National Safety Code – Driver’s Abstracts
What you need to know right now. All National Safety Code employers must have a driver’s abstract onboard prior to offering any employment for National Safety Code (NSC)...
Canadian Study Says: Truck Driver Pain and Discomfort Can Be Alleviated
60% of truck drivers report muscoskeletal pain. Are you one? Source: uwaterloo.ca Almost 60 percent of truck drivers in a recent Canadian study reported experiencing musculoskeletal (MSD) pain...
When is the Best Time to Remove Winter Tires?
TransBC
What are the rules and regulations? Much like naively donning shorts and a t-shirt...
Creating a National Safety Code Safety Plan
The 4 required components of the Code. The National Safety Code plan will contain four components as follows: Drivers Vehicles Hours of Service Safety Plan The Safety Plan...
Operating within the 160km
Did you think the Hours of Service records weren't important with no log-books? Nope. For many years, drivers and some carriers were under the illusion that Hours of...
[SHORT] An Adventure Within: How to become more (Hu)manly – Shea Emry / Speaker Series
Shea Emry, Canadian Men's Health Foundation; Founder, Wellman & Axewood. Shea Emry Canadian Men’s...
[SHORT] COR. What is it, and What Can It Do For You? – Jag Dhatt (Facilitator) / Speaker Series
Jag Dhatt (Facilitator), Senior Vice President, Marketing - JGK Media Inc. Jag Dhatt (Facilitator)...
[SHORT] Eating Well on the Road – Diana Steele / Speaker Series
Practical and do-able tips on how to make small changes to your diet with...
Making Your Truck Work for you – Dropping the Trailer
The following is a video of an easy and quick way to drop your...
Safety at the Roadside
This video describes the procedures of cone placement when pulling over your truck on...
Making Your Truck Work for you – Picking up the Trailer
Utilizing your truck’s airbags to pick up your trailer can save time and more....
Eating on the Road – Nutrition for Truck Drivers
Eating for Energy
Your truck stop is not a special occasion, it is part of your regular...
SafetyDriven Intro Video
Our services, resources, programs and more
What Distracted Driving Really Means
It’s no secret that distracted driving has been in the news on a weekly basis somewhere somehow for many years now. Depending on your jurisdiction, the penalties can...
National Safety Code: Hours Of Service
Overview of the hours of service based on the NSC. This podcast is an overview of the hours of service based on the National Safety Code.
National Safety Code: Out Of Service
Overview of what can put you out of service and what can happen? This podcast is an overview of what can put you out of service and what...
Pre-Trip Report
Review of the pre-trip report and drivers' common mistakes. This podcast is a review of the pre-trip report and common mistakes made by drivers.
Fall Protection
Distracted driving in the workplace and the risk factors. Differences between Federal and Provincial Regulations for fall protection. This podcast discusses the difference of Federal and Provincial Regulations...
Distracted Driving In The Workplace
This podcast covers distracted driving in the workplace and the risk factors.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea. What is it and what you can do about it? This podcast talks about what sleep apnea is and what you can do about it?
Workplace Wellness
What a wellness program looks like and why you should start one. This podcast talks about what a wellness program looks like and why you should start one.
Claims Management
Overview of what can be done after a claim has been filed. This podcast is an overview of what can be done after a claim has been filed.
Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) Risk Factor Assessment
This worksheet can help you assess worker exposure to MSI. Occupational Health and Safety...
Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) Risk Factor Identification
This worksheet can help you assess worker exposure to MSI in the workplace. Occupational...
Safety Communication
This podcast discusses the importance of safety communication in the workplace.
Contract Management
What you need to know before you hire contractors. This podcast discusses what to do if your business is growing and need to hire some contractors and what...
Workplace Inspections
Inspections are a preventative step towards workplace safety. This podcast discusses what an inspections is: Inspections are a preventative step towards workplace safety. Done properly an inspection detects...
Safety Program Administration
Managing your health and safety program. An annual plan. This podcast discusses safety program administration: Managing your health and safety program comes down to having someone review the...
Emergency Preparedness
How to create an emergency preparedness plan. This podcast discusses on who to create an emergency preparedness plan.
Incident Investigations
An investigation gives you an opportunity to determine the root cause of the incident. This podcast discusses what an investigation is: An investigation gives you an opportunity to...
Management Commitment and Leadership
Management commitment and leadership. This podcast discusses management commitment and leadership: Leadership and commitment are foundations for the entire program because if management does not believe in the...
Training
Training as part of employees' safety program. This podcast discusses training as part of your safety program. Depending on whether you are federally or provincially regulated the specific...
Hazard Identification
How to identify a hazard in the workplace. This podcast discusses how to identify a hazard in the workplace: A hazard is anything that could cause injury or...
Load Securement – Concealed
National Safety Code standards for load securements. This podcast discusses National Safety Code standards for load securements.
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Safety Bulletin: Safely Open A Swing Door
Health and safety information covering key topics in the workplace Safety Bulletins provide drivers and other staff members with health and safety information covering key topics in the...
For Drivers / WorkersFor Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsOccupational Health and SafetyOverexertion
Safety Bulletin: Moving Materials With A Manual Pallet Jack
Health and safety information covering key topics in the workplace Safety Bulletins provide drivers and other staff members with health and safety information covering key topics in the...
Safety Bulletin: Operating The Landing Gear
Health and safety information covering key topics in the workplace Safety Bulletins provide drivers and other staff members with health and safety information covering key topics in the...
Healthy Eating: Tips And Tricks For Shift Workers
Working on Wellness
A full colour, easy to follow guide for everyone.
Your Guide To Diabetes
www.phac-aspc.ca
Everything you need to know. Diabetes affects roughly two and a half million Canadians. Left untreated, diabetes can lead to many serious complications, including: heart disease, kidney disease,...
A Guide On Managing And Supervising Safely In A Warehouse
A supervisor’s toolkit; skills for managing safety on a daily basis in a warehouse. This guide provides supervisors with a toolkit of skills for managing safety on a...
For Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsManagers & Supervisors ToolsOccupational Health and Safety
A Guide To Completing An Employer Incident Investigation Report
www.WorkSafeBC.com
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...
For Drivers / WorkersFor Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsOccupational Health and SafetyPersonal Protective Equipment
Hearing Protection: What Do I Really Need To Know?
www.WorkSafeBC.com
8 Tips to protect your hearing.
For Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsOccupational Health and SafetyPersonal Protective Equipment
PPE: Responsibilities For Supervisors
www.WorkSafeBC.com
Know your responsibilities as a supervisor for Personal Protective Equipment.
For Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsOccupational Health and SafetyPersonal Protective Equipment
PPE: Responsibilities For Employers
www.WorkSafeBC.com
Know your responsibilities as an employer for Personal Protective Equipment.
For Drivers / WorkersFor Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsOccupational Health and SafetyPersonal Protective EquipmentRight to Refuse Unsafe Work
PPE: Responsibilities For Workers
www.WorkSafeBC.com
Know your responsibilities as an employee for Personal Protective Equipment.
For Drivers / WorkersFor Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsJoint Health and Safety CommitteeOccupational Health and Safety
Regulatory Change: Joint Health And Safety Committees
www.WorkSafeBC.com
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
www.WorkSafeBC.com
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...
For Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsJoint Health and Safety CommitteeOccupational Health and Safety
Handbook: Joint Health And Safety Committees
www.WorkSafeBC.com
Information for joint health and safety committees. Joint committees play a key role in overall workplace health and safety, and can assist the employer with reducing workplace injuries...
For Drivers / WorkersFor Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsOccupational Health and SafetySite SafetyWorking at Heights
Terminal, Yard, And Customer Site Slip, Trip And Fall Injuries To Drivers
http://www.lni.wa.gov/safety/research/trucking/
Work-related safety and health injury prevention tips for the trucking industry. A safety handout of work-related safety and health injury prevention tips for the trucking industry.
For Drivers / WorkersFor Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsOccupational Health and SafetySite Safety
Smart And Safe Cell Phone Use
http://www.keeptruckingsafe.org
Trucking safety: cell phone use and safety tips. Safe cell phone use and safety tips for the trucking industry. A safety handout of safe cell phone use and...
For Drivers / WorkersFor Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsOccupational Health and SafetySite Safety
Small Details Can Save Your Life
http://www.keeptruckingsafe.org
True story: A 48-year-old truck driver was backing a delivery box van truck up to a loading dock...
For Drivers / WorkersFor Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsManual Material HandlingOccupational Health and SafetyOverexertionSite Safety
Load Smart: Your Driver Will Thank You
http://www.keeptruckingsafe.org
Tip sheet on safe and unsafe loading.
For Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsOccupational Health and SafetySite Safety
Load Related Fall Injuries To Drivers
http://www.lni.wa.gov/safety/research/trucking/
A safety article on load related injuries for the trucking industry. Load related injuries for the trucking industry.
For Drivers / WorkersFor Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsOccupational Health and SafetySite Safety
Tip Sheet: Keep On Top Of Your Yard
http://www.keeptruckingsafe.org
Tip sheet on yard safety.
For Drivers / WorkersFor Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsOccupational Health and SafetyWorking at Heights
Don’t Fall For It
http://www.keeptruckingsafe.org/
Truck driver, protect yourself from falls while loading and unloading.
For Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsJoint Health and Safety CommitteeOccupational Health and Safety
Does Your Input On Safety Matter?
http://www.keeptruckingsafe.org/
A strong safety team consists of everyone in the company.
Site Safety: Drivers Checklist
This worksheet can help you assess worker exposure to MSI in the workplace.
Site Safety: Supervisors’ Checklist
A professionally prepared checklist to assist you.
You Are A Safety Leader
KevBurns.com
Use this safety handout for your next safety meeting discussion.
Overexertion Infographic
Download this poster on driver safety tips to avoid overexertion injuries.
For Drivers / WorkersFor Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsOccupational Health and Safety
Orientation Safety Topics
Examples you may need to discuss with workers during training The following table describes some key orientation topics. It includes examples of things you may need to discuss...
Workplace Inspection Checklist (Sample)
Highlights common workplace hazards. Use to conduct monthly inspections. Revise as needed.
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Safety Orientation Checklist (Sample 2)
Topics to discuss with new hires, young workers, returning workers or contractors.
For Drivers / WorkersFor Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsOccupational Health and Safety
Safety Orientation Checklist (Sample 1)
Topics to discuss with new hires, young workers, returning workers or contractors.
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Joint Health & Safety Committee Provincial Evaluation Tool
Meets the provincial regulatory requirements for JHSCs to perform annual evaluations.
Job Task Inventory (Sample)
Lists various positions in the company along with major tasks of each job. Modify...
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Joint Health & Safety Committee Rules of Procedure
This form is used to collect all relevant information for the committee.
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Joint Health & Safety Committee Minutes Template (Blank)
Used to gather information on hazards and controls that exist for a specific job...
For Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsJoint Health and Safety CommitteeOccupational Health and Safety
Joint Health & Safety Committee Recommendations
Use when an issue cannot be resolved informally and further consultation is needed.
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Joint Health & Safety Committee Agenda and Minutes (Blank)
Used to document and outline topics for JHSC Meetings.
Inspection Short Form Check Off & Report (Blank)
Used to document and outline topics for JHSC Meetings.
Inspection Long Form Check Off & Report (Sample)
Short Form Checklist for experienced inspectors.
Inspection Long Form Check Off & Report (Blank)
Common hazards to inspect. For less experienced inspectors.
How To Fill Out The Contractor Orientation Checklist
References the relevant sections of the OHS Regulation for provincial employers.
For Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsJoint Health and Safety CommitteeOccupational Health and Safety
Health & Safety Policy
A professionally prepared guide to assist you.
For Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsJoint Health and Safety CommitteeOccupational Health and Safety
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
WorkSafeBC
A professionally prepared guide to assist you.
Hazard Assessment Template
Documents hazards and also an awareness tool for workers to check their work area.
For Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsJoint Health and Safety CommitteeOccupational Health and Safety
Incident Investigation Report
Used to collect the necessary information, determine causes, document corrective actions.
For Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsJoint Health and Safety CommitteeOccupational Health and Safety
Emergency Response Procedures
Basic emergency situations, equipment required, and steps to take.
For Health & Safety RepresentativesFor Managers / SupervisorsJoint Health and Safety CommitteeOccupational Health and Safety
Emergency Drill Record Template
This document establishes the minimum requirements for documenting emergency drills.
Contractor Pre-Clearance Information
Use to develop a formalized contractor Pre-Clearance program, also a pre-clearance form.
Contractor Orientation Checklist
Checklist and accompanying guideline for general orientation. Modify if needed.