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WorkSafeBC urges fall protection for construction workers

WorkSafeBC exhorte à la protection contre les chutes pour les travailleurs de la construction

The Canadian Press May 01, 2025 2 min read
Building.ca
WorkSafeBC urges fall protection for construction workers
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WorkSafeBC is urging construction companies to implement fall protection measures to prevent worker injuries on construction sites, especially as activity increases with the arrival of spring. In light of more than 1,000 injuries reported last year from falls, the organization emphasizes that many accidents are preventable with adequate safety measures. Between 2020 and 2024, falls resulted in over 5,400 claims, including 1,900 serious injuries and 35 fatalities. WorkSafeBC notes that failing to use fall protection is often due to time constraints or misconceptions about task risk levels.