By Trace Acres Picture your partner, your sibling, or your child working on the shoulder of a busy road as vehicles drive past, just inches away. How confident would you... The post The real danger in roadside work zones isn’t the job. It’s our driving. appeared first on Road Safety at Work.| Road Safety at Work
Provincewide campaign calls attention to distracted driving risks BC’s annual Work Zone Safety campaign launches today with an urgent message for drivers in roadside work zones: Keep your head up... The post Heads up, phones down when driving in work zones appeared first on Road Safety at Work.| Road Safety at Work
Drivers reminded to be on alert. ‘Animals don’t follow traffic rules.’ Spring brings longer days, greener roadsides — and a sharp rise in wildlife on the move. Road Safety at... The post Spring means more wildlife on road, more crash risk appeared first on Road Safety at Work.| Road Safety at Work
About the job The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is seeking a Road Safety Technical Manager for the Road Safety at Work (RSAW) program. This part-time (up to 21... The post Job posting: Road Safety Technical Manager appeared first on Road Safety at Work.| Road Safety at Work
Drivers need to prepare for disrupted sleep, darker mornings “Springing ahead” will cost us all an hour of sleep next weekend but the steeper price for drivers could be paid... The post Don’t let fatigue take the wheel after time change appeared first on Road Safety at Work.| Road Safety at Work
Paramedic Sara Nelson’s job is to save lives. Yet she often finds her own safety on the line as she provides emergency medical care at the roadside. The reason? The... The post Like other roadside workers, paramedics are always at risk appeared first on Road Safety at Work.| Road Safety at Work
Winter driving in BC is challenging at the best of times. The added stress of a busy holiday season can make it even more dangerous, cautions Road Safety at Work. The post Holiday rush increases driving risk appeared first on Road Safety at Work.| Road Safety at Work
Winter driving in BC is challenging at the best of times. The added stress of a busy holiday season can make it even more dangerous, cautions Road Safety at Work. The post Survey shows employers under-rate danger of winter driving for employees appeared first on Road Safety at Work.| Road Safety at Work
By Trace Acres Every year, thousands of lives are lost or irrevocably changed due to vehicle crashes. Behind these tragic statistics are the real stories of families left grieving, communities... The post A call to action for changing our driving behaviours appeared first on Road Safety at Work.| Road Safety at Work
Whether driving for work or pleasure, crash risk increases as season changes Even though we’re only a few days into fall, it’s not too early to start thinking about winter... The post Fall’s arrival leads to Oct. 1 winter tire requirement appeared first on Road Safety at Work.| Road Safety at Work
Roadside work is dangerous. Careless driving increases the risk. A traffic enforcement blitz this morning in Surrey aims to remind drivers that they hold the lives of vulnerable roadside workers... The post Work zone traffic blitz sends urgent message appeared first on Road Safety at Work.| Road Safety at Work
Every day, tens of thousands of roadside workers across British Columbia face significant danger just doing their jobs. Their workplace is mere metres from passing traffic. In some cases, orange cones are the only things between them and vehicles weighing tonnes. The post Roadside workers help keep us all safe. We can return the favour when in Cone Zones. appeared first on Road Safety at Work.| Road Safety at Work
AFADs becoming more common to help keep everyone safe in work zones As more vehicles hit BC roads this summer, drivers may see an unfamiliar traffic control device. It’s called... The post Drivers need to be on lookout for new traffic control devices appeared first on Road Safety at Work.| Road Safety at Work
Road Safety at Work reminds drivers to slow down, move over A new survey suggests that more than one-third of people who drive as part of their job in| Road Safety at Work
Driving for work is dangerous. It doesn’t have to be, since most crashes, injuries, and deaths are preventable. Together, employers and employees ca| Road Safety at Work
Driving while fatigued is dangerous. Here’s what you need to know about the impacts, causes, and warning signs of fatigue in your workforce.| Road Safety at Work
People who work on or at the side of the road have a dangerous and sometimes fatal job. They all deserve to go home safe at the end of their shift. Th| Road Safety at Work