Speaking of Safety

    • Speaking of Safety

    Conversations about workplace health and safety

  • Personal Stories

    • Chlorine does wonders but can be dangerous

      Here is an excerpt.

  • Training & Education

    • Photo of women in trades course
      Video: Safety leaders inspire students in trades program

      This video shows how two occupational safety officers inspire and educate students in the Women in Trades Training program at Okanagan College.

  • Health & Safety Solutions

    • Student videos keep on sharing safety message

  • Managing Risks & Hazards

    • Managing driving stress on agenda at Upper Island Safety Conference

  • Roles & Responsibilities

    • Photo of an older lady wagging her finger
      How to make people wear safety gear

  • Safety at Home

    • Take care when Daylight Savings Time starts March 12

  • Health & Safety Culture

    • Photo of older and younger worker at a table discussing project
      Talking safety with different generations in the workplace

  • Hazardous Materials

    • When did you last check your carbon monoxide detector?

  • Safety Gear & Equipment

    • Photo of construction worker in hard hat wearing ear plugs
      What stops young construction workers from using hearing protection?

    • About Me
      I'm Susan Main, a writer based in Vancouver, BC. Since this blog began in 2010, I’ve talked about health and safety with hundreds of people in different industries, and many of their stories will stay with me forever. Please note that I am not a health and safety professional and any opinions expressed by me, the people I write about, or my readers are not necessarily the opinions of my sponsor, WorkSafeBC
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