WorkSafeBC Health and Safety News

WorkSafeBC
July 18, 2024
Category: Health & Safety
Region: Canada, Canada West

Check out the July newsletter for these stories and more from WorkSafeBC:

  • New workplace first aid curriculum now available: Training for workplace first aid is changing to align with standards from the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). The new CSA-aligned curriculum is now open to approved training providers, who will be offering the new courses to first aid attendants starting this summer.
  • Protecting workers from wildfire smoke and heat stress: Summers are becoming hotter and drier in much of B.C., increasing the frequency and intensity of wildfires as well as the risk of heat stress. Learn how to protect workers from these risks — whether they work indoors or outside.
  • Regulatory updates: On July 10, OHS Policies and OHS Guidelines were updated to reflect the current exposure limits for chemical and biological agents.

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