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People don't always think of a public highway as a workplace - but once it is under construction, it becomes someone's work area. Every year in North America, 7,500 road and highway workers are injured and over 80 are killed. Being aware of the risks is the first step in staying safe. Road and highway construction hazards can include:
- Electric shock hazards
- Falls
- Flagging injuries
- Health hazards (including toxins being inhaled, swallowed or absorbed)
- Night work
- Outdoor exposure
- Runover/backovers
- Strikes/crushes
- Sprains/strains
- Trenching injuries
Being aware of these risks and knowing how to prevent them from causing injury is important for everyone working in highway construction. Read tips to prevent one of road construction's greatest hazards - electric shock.
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Upcoming Events
February 28, 2012 - February 28, 2012 The Motor Safety Association's workshop will walk you through the Claims Management process, describing each party's role (employer, worker, health care provider and the WCB) from the moment the incident takes place to the return to work. |
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March 15, 2012 - March 15, 2012 |
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May 31, 2012 - June 2, 2012 WorkSafeBC is proud to host the Canadian Association for Research on Work and Health's 2012 conference. A biennial event, CARWH 2012 will focus on innovation in occupational health and safety research, bringing together research experts and research users to expand and advance the dialogue on these topics.
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