Road Safety at Work

Roadside work is dangerous. Between 2015 and 2024, 9 roadside workers were killed on the job. As an employer, here’s what you need to know to help keep them safe: https://roadsafetyatwork.ca/resource/tool-kit/work-zone-planning/

Staying off the road helps protect you and gives the responders the space they need to work safely. But if you must drive in wildfire affected areas, remember to stay alert for emergency crews, equipment and evacuees who may be moving unpredictably.

This , let’s not rush. Rushing could lead to unsafe driving behaviours and there’s nothing more important than the safety of the littles starting their new routine. Pay attention at crosswalks, drive slowly, and be patient with other drivers on the road. Stay safe everyone!

Do you have an impairment policy at your workplace? Impaired driving is preventable. Implementing clear policies in your workplace can save lives.
Use our template to get started: https://roadsafetyatwork.ca/resource/template/impairment-policy-template/

Own or operate a commercial vehicle like a delivery van or box truck? WorkSafeBC and the RCMP are teaming up to host a safety info session focused on commercial vehicle safety topics like pre-trip inspections, the Commercial Transport Act, truck routes, cargo securement, and more.
📆: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
📍: Township of Langley Fire Department Hall 5, 20355 – 32 Ave., Langley, B.C.
Details: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/about-us/news-events/campaigns/rcmp-class-5-driver-initiative

Employers: provide your roadside workers with the proper supervision, training, equipment, and resources to help keep them safe on the job. Resources here: https://roadsafetyatwork.ca/work-zone-safety/for-employers-and-supervisors/ -employers-and-supervisors-need-to-know

Many drivers in BC are getting ticketed for driving without insurance, or the proper insurance for the vehicle they drive🤯. Employers: check that everyone on the team who drives for work is properly insured – including those who drive their own vehicle. https://roadsafetyatwork.ca/resource-library/category/driving-for-work/

Do you know which type of personal protective equipment (PPE) to wear when doing roadside work? Learn all about high-visibility garments here: https://roadsafetyatwork.ca/work-zone-safety/for-roadside-workers/ -visibility-apparel

Windows down and music up? Can you name an example of a permitted device you can use while driving? A person may only listen to sound from a hand-held audio player if the device is securely mounted to the vehicle: https://www.icbc.com/road-safety/crashes-happen/distracted-driving

Picking up odd jobs over the summer? Vehicles that are used for work purposes are workplaces! Even if it’s your own vehicle. Learn more about safety for employees who drive their own vehicles for work from our pre-recorded webinar: https://roadsafetyatwork.ca/resource/webinar/keeping-employees-safe-when-driving-personal-vehicles/