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2004 news releases

WCB announces lower premium rates for 2005 November 5, 2004
Faller certification will boost safety in the forests
Prince George news release
BCFSC news release		 November 4, 2004
WCB and small business achieve new levels of cooperation October 18, 2004
Road crews and general public safer because of standardized training say road builders and the WCB September 28, 2004
Confined space accidents often result in death according to WCB September 21, 2004
WCB projects lower premium rates for 2005 August 3, 2004
Greater protection for B.C. agriculture workers July 22, 2004
Too many young people die in B.C. workplaces says WCB May 11, 2004
Rescue demonstration highlight of North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSHWeek) May 6, 2004
WCB reports operating surplus and record low injury rate in 2003 April 29, 2004
Serious injuries and fatalities in petroleum industry reduces productivity says WCB April 29, 2004
WCB remembers lives lost — 20th anniversary of the Day of Mourning April 28, 2004
WCB and Petroleum Industry Training Service partner to increase safety for oil and gas workers March 31, 2004
WCB assist fishermen to recognize the importance of vessel stability March 2, 2004
Enviromental tobacco smoke fines top WCB infractions February 26, 2004
Public hearing on proposed amendments to occupational health and safety requirements January 22, 2004
WCB introduces incentives to assist successful return to work January 20, 2004

If you need more information about news releases, please contact a WCB public affairs manager.

Donna Freeman
Manager, Public Affairs
Communications Department
604 276-3141

Gladys Johnsen
Manager, Public Affairs
Prevention Division
604 276-5159 or toll-free in B.C. 1 888 621-SAFE (7233), local 5077