Driving for work
Every day thousands of workers in British Columbia drive while they're on the job — including couriers, truck drivers, sales people, community health workers, utility workers, and others. Motor vehicle incidents are a leading cause of worker fatalities in British Columbia.
Follow the links below for tools and resources to help manage the safety of workers who drive on the job. Additional resources and information are available from Road Safety at Work.
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...
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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...
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Managing the risk of fatigue in the workplace
Fatigue is a common cause of impairment in the workplace. Employers are responsible for managing the risk of harm from hazards at work when workers may be fatigued.
This information sheet provides...
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Highlights
- App-based ride-hail and delivery services workers are now covered by WorkSafeBC Published on: September 03, 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