Agriculture & Wine Industry Safety
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New Safety Resources For Craft-Brewery Industry
WorkSafeBC is providing new health and safety resources for B.C.’s craft-brewery industry to help reduce injuries and incidents. Read more
Your Guide to Protecting your Workers
Have you reviewed your health and safety program recently? A healthy and safe workforce is a cornerstone in the success of your business and a well-planned program supports that goal. A health and safety program helps you to: Read more
Don’t Miss a Step when it comes to Safe Orchard Ladder Use
Falls from ladders are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. Sprains and strains are the most common types of injuries associated with ladder use resulting from overreaching, shifting weight or body position, and lifting or carrying ladder Read more
Ladder Safety in the Orchard
In orchards, ladders are one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment. And falls from ladders, as well as falling ladders, are among the most common causes of injuries, from minor strains or sprains to dislocated or broken limbs and fractures. Read more
Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries in Vineyards
Driving through a vineyard in B.C., we admire the uniform, well-tended rows that roll across the landscape. But there are many challenges in growing the best grapes, starting with the painstaking hours tending the vines as new growth emerges. Read more