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Blog Overview Blogger Profiles Event Calendar You can also visit our other sites: EmployeeWellness.ca WellnessFair.ca Workplace Wellness Info on NaturalHealthcare.ca	\| Share: \| more Preparing yourself for winter driving In B.C. (Canada) motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of worker deaths Media release announcing program that is a result of a partnership between Work Safe BC and BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation: Every day in British Columbia, workers are at risk of being injured or even killed while driving on the job. In fact, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of worker deaths in this province. Workers face an even greater risk when they drive for work in winter conditions. WorkSafeBC and the British Columbia Automobile Association Traffic Safety Foundation remind working drivers that preparing themselves and their vehicles to navigate icy, slippery, and isolated roads can significantly reduce their risk of serious injury or death. "Many people don't associate road safety with workplace safety," says Mark Ordeman, WorkSafeBC manager for Transportation. "Couriers, truck drivers, nurses, teachers, and many others use their vehicles for work purposes, and they're vulnerable to injury while driving on the job — especially in winter." WorkSafeBC and the BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation offer a few tips to help workers stay safe behind the wheel this winter. Check conditions before heading out. Listen to the radio or visit www.drivebc.ca for current road and weather conditions. Plan your route and give yourself lots of time. Avoid roads, streets, or highways that may be dangerous during bad weather. Adjust your schedule so you aren't rushing to get to where you are going. And remember to tell someone your scheduled route in advance. Learn and practice winter driving skills before you need them. Learn how to brake safely and how to get out of a skid. Know how your vehicle responds to winter road conditions. If you get stuck or stranded. Stay with your vehicle for safety and warmth. If you have a cell phone, call a roadside assistance or local towing company. In an emergency, dial 911. "These tips benefit all drivers, not just those who drive as part of their work," says Allan Lamb, the Foundation's executive director. "Employers need to prepare their drivers as well. More information about winter driving safety is available to help employers on both the WorkSafeBC and the foundation's websites. Fleet managers can download and print this information for distribution to their drivers and all staff." Motor vehicle incidents (MVIs) are a leading cause of worker deaths in B.C. In 2009, 21 workers in B.C. lost their lives due to MVIs. For more information about preparing yourself for winter driving, visit BCAATSF.ca or WorkSafeBC.com. Source (please note, some articles are only available for a limited time.) 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