Tag: Road Safety at Work

Province-wide campaign launched yesterday with message for Okanagan drivers

Road Safety at Work is urging drivers to slow down and stay alert to help protect roadside workers through its annual campaign and enforcement events.

Provincial survey shows gap in knowledge of safety, overlooking work-related driving

A recent survey by Road Safety at Work found that 51 per cent of employers say work-related driving is not dangerous.

“Wildlife collisions spike in spring” warns provincial road safety initiative

Road Safety at Work reports that May and June are among the highest risk months for wildlife collisions on B.C. roads due to changing behaviour by both drivers and animals.

How drivers can prevent collision with wildlife this spring

Road Safety at Work is reminding drivers to keep an extra eye out for wildlife when driving this spring and summer.

Drivers being advised not to pack winter tires away too soon

Road Safety at Work (RSW) is reminding drivers that winter tires are legally required on many Southern Interior Highways through April 30, including the Coquihalla and Highways 97C and 5, plus parts of Highway 1.

How “springing forward” can impact drivers in the Shuswap

Although this will be the last time B.C. "springs forward," Road Safety at Work is reminding drivers that time change fatigue lingers more than people think.

How drivers can help keep roadside workers safe this winter

Regional manager of ATS Traffic Jamie Meegan said speed and distracted driving are major threats to roadside worker safety, adding that he sees multiple drivers use their phone and other devices while driving throughout a work zone.

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