Road Safety at Work

The March newsletter is out📬! Unlock our Basic Safe Driving Policy and Procedures Template, learn tips on how to switch over your vehicles for spring, and more! roadsafetyatwork.ca/news/road-safe…

Winter is not over just yet! Tires marked with a 3-peaked mountain/snowflake symbol on the sidewall offer the best traction on snow and ice and in cold weather. Make sure yours are in good condition. #winter-tire" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">roadsafetyatwork.ca/winter-driving… #BeWinterReady

MYTH: “I’m a safe driver, I don’t need my seatbelt." FACT: Seatbelts protect you from the unexpected: other drivers, sudden stops, bad weather. Make it automatic. #BuckleUpBC

Heavy rain remains in the forecast! How can you prepare? Slow down, watch for brake lights ahead and leave extra space between vehicles. Check @DriveBC for local road conditions, and if you don’t have to go, don’t! More tips here: #safe-driving-in-wet-conditions" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">roadsafetyatwork.ca/resource/tool-…

Heavy rain can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Here’s a tip! To regain traction, ease off the gas and avoid sudden braking. More tips: #avoid-hydroplaning" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">roadsafetyatwork.ca/resource/tool-… #BeWinterReady

Distracted driving contributes to 80 deaths and 4,833 injuries each year in BC. Do you have a policy in place for distracted driving? Start yours by accessing our template here: roadsafetyatwork.ca/resource/templ… #LeaveYourPhoneAlone #EyesFwdBC

Employers must ensure that employees driving for work have vehicles that can safely handle winter road and weather conditions. Learn more: #before-winter" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">roadsafetyatwork.ca/resource/tool-… #BeWinterReady

Roadside work zones are dangerous, especially in winter. Thank you for slowing down, paying attention, and staying alert in these zones. Someone’s family member works here. Learn more: roadsafetyatwork.ca/work-zone-safe… #ConeZoneBC

What can you do to “shift out of winter”? Check your battery, belts/hoses, cooling/heating and electrical/exhaust systems to make sure they are in good working condition. Visit roadsafetyatwork.ca/resource/tool-… #BeWinterReady

Phones are one of the most common driving distractions and you’re 3.6 times more likely to crash if you’re using it. Learn how to prevent distracted driving by downloading our distracted driving toolkit today: roadsafetyatwork.ca/resource/tool-… #LeaveYourPhoneAlone #EyesFwdBC

Drivers set the tone. Before you shift into gear, make it a rule: everyone buckles up. #BuckleUpBC

If you work for a BC municipality, don’t miss this last chance to learn safe driving strategies to help keep staff safe when driving for work. Join our final on-line discussion on Mar 10: roadsafetyatwork.ca/event/road-saf… All sessions are supported by the BC Municipal Safety Association.

How did you and your vehicle handle the winter road conditions this year? Learn how to improve traction here: #winter-tire" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">roadsafetyatwork.ca/winter-driving… #BeWinterReady

As an employer, how can you eliminate employee distracted driving? Find out here and subscribe! #preview-and-subscribe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">roadsafetyatwork.ca/resource/tool/… One topic per month. #RoadSafetyAtWork

If you work for a BC municipality, don’t miss one more chance to learn safe driving strategies for work. Join our 3rd and final on-line discussion on Mar 10: roadsafetyatwork.ca/event/road-saf… All sessions are supported by the BC Municipal Safety Association.

In the past 5 years, nearly half of all police-attended collisions in BC involved a casualty. Seatbelts help reduce the likelihood of a serious injury in a crash. Reduce the risk and buckle up. Click. Tug. Go. It’s that simple. #BuckleUpBC

Driving in fog? Slow down, watch for brake lights, and leave extra space between vehicles. More tips to stay safe: #driving-in-fog" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">roadsafetyatwork.ca/resource/tool-… #BeWinterReady

Webinar Alert 📢 If you haul tools in a trade like construction or landscaping, we invite employers and drivers alike to join us on March 11 to learn practical tips crews can use to secure loads safely before heading out to work! Register: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

On Feb 25 our 2-hour online workshop returns with a fresh new name! Come join us to help improve employee safe driving skills. Register: roadsafetyatwork.ca/event/driveche…

Do you drive a vehicle like a delivery truck or a moving van? On March 11 learn practical tips from the experts that crews can use to secure loads safely before heading out to work. Register for free: zoom.us/webinar/regist…