Features:

• Demystifying workplace inspections
• Understanding the risks of rotating telehandlers
• Working together for better safety

A good inspection can prevent injuries, save time, and reduce costly surprises. It helps workplaces spot issues early and strengthen safety practices.

A key risk inventory (KRI) is a simple, easy-to-read summary of the key risks on a worksite. Key risks are risks that could result in a serious injury, fatality, or disease. A KRI briefly describes each key risk, the risk controls currently in place, and whether those controls need to be improved.

Rotating telehandlers are used across many industries to move materials on worksites. These machines have a telescoping boom that extends upward and forward. Both the boom and the cab are mounted on a rotating turntable. More than 100 attachments can be added to the boom, allowing the machine to perform different tasks.

A recent seminar challenged joint health and safety committees and worker health and safety representatives to move beyond compliance. The focus was on spotting risks early and building a culture of open, honest safety conversations.

For B.C.’s 4,000 caregivers who share their homes with the people they support, navigating injury protection and Personal Coverage can be complex.

This article focuses on practical steps employers can take to prevent struck-by incidents around mobile equipment.

In 2026, WorkSafeBC is returning an estimated $564 million of surplus funds to employers through discounted premium rates.