WorkSafeBC urges fall protection for construction workers

Fines to Okanagan companies reminder of fall from heights danger: WorkSafeBC

'These incidents are largely preventable with proper planning, supervision, training, use of fall protection'

WorkSafeBC urges construction employers to prevent falls from heights - OHS Canada Magazine

With the arrival of spring and the increase in outdoor construction, WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and workers that falls from heights continue to be a leading cause of workplace injuries and fatalities. From 2020 to 2024, there were over 5,400 injury claims in British Columbia’s construction sector from a fall from elevation, including almost 1,900 serious injuries and 35 fatalities. Over 1,000 construction workers were injured due to a fal…

WorkSafeBC urges fall protection for construction workers

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WorkSafeBC urges construction site safety after 1,000 falls last year

With spring having arrived and an increase in outdoor construction projects, WorkSafeBC wants employers and workers to take steps to avoid falls from heights this year.  The notice for increased […]