Driving for work
Every day thousands of workers in British Columbia drive while they're on the job — not only couriers and truck drivers but also sales people, community health workers, utility workers and countless others. Motor vehicle incidents are a leading cause of worker fatalities in British Columbia. Follow the links below to online tools and resources on road safety, to help employers manage the safety of workers who drive on the job.
Resources
Safety With Every Step: Food Delivery
There are more delivery drivers on the roads today bringing food to homes and businesses. That’s why it’s more crucial than ever that drivers continually assess for changing risks on the...
Stability and handling hazards of driving trucks and trailers with live loads
Transporting live loads can affect a vehicle’s handling and stability. A live load is one in which a tank contains a liquid such as water, brine, oil, or milk. Employers are responsible for ensuring...
Driver seriously injured when logging truck rolled over
Date of incident: October 2013
Notice of incident number: 2013155980253
Employer: Logging company
Incident summary
Driving for Work: The Journey Management Process
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of traumatic workplace deaths. To minimize the risks associated with driving for work, it’s important to have a journey management process. This video...
Highlights
- WorkSafeBC urges employers to safeguard workers against winter hazards as cold snap forecast for B.C. Published on: January 10, 2024
- New videos promote a risk management approach for couriers and other delivery drivers Published on: June 28, 2022
- New resource and webpage outline the risks of fatigue Published on: August 18, 2020