Road Safety at Work - Occupational Road Safety Resources

For drivers, workers, and employers

It’s time to prepare vehicles for fall conditions.

From tires to wipers, vehicles need to be inspected and road-ready for the months ahead.

Get inspection tips

For work drivers

As the weather changes, driving needs to change too.

Wet, slippery roads require slower speeds, more space between vehicles.

How to adjust your driving

For employers

In BC, a vehicle used on the job is considered a workplace.

Even if an employee owns it, employers have safety responsibilities.

What you need to know

Driving for work is dangerous. It doesn’t have to be, since most crashes, injuries, and deaths are preventable. Together, employers and employees can help ensure all work drivers and roadside workers get home safe at the end of their shift.

Facts about Road Safety

2016-2020

33%

of traumatic workplace deaths were due to vehicle crashes.

18

deaths from work-related vehicle crashes every year, on average.

1,573

people injured and off work from work-related vehicle crashes every year, on average.

Getting started with road safety

Why road safety matters

Crashes are the leading cause of work-related traumatic death in BC. If your employees drive full time, part time, or only occasionally for work, road safety needs to be part of your workplace safety program. Learn about your legal responsibilities and how to fulfill them.

Assess driving skills

Assessing employee driving abilities can help ensure their safety. Skilled drivers are less likely to be involved in crashes. Use our assessment guide to help new and experienced drivers build safer habits behind the wheel.

Talk safety with your team

Talking about road safety with staff can help reinforce safe driving practices. It can also encourage them to share their concerns and suggestions. Use our tailgate meeting guides to start the conversations.

Featured tools & resources

Template

Using Employee Owned Vehicles for Work Procedure Template

Employers are responsible for the safety of employees who drive a personal vehicle for work. Customize this template to create a policy for the use of employee vehicles.

Journey management & trip planning

Video

The best tires to use in fall and winter conditions

Passenger vehicles take longer to stop in rain, slush, ice, snow, and cold. Learn how tires compare and how winter tires provide the best traction and stopping distance.

Duration: 2 minutes 51 seconds

Winter driving (Shift into Winter)

Form

Basic Trip Plan Form

Not every trip is necessary. Have supervisors and drivers use this form to confirm they’ve considered alternatives to driving, and have planned for the safest trip possible.

Journey management & trip planning

Online Course

Making Winter Driving Safer for Your Employees

Learn how to plan and implement an effective winter driving safety program for your workplace using our tools, guides, tip sheets and other resources.

Winter driving (Shift into Winter)

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Shift into Winter

Driving in winter has additional risks. Use our practical resources and tips to prepare drivers and vehicles for changing conditions.

Start preparing

Cone Zone

Driving in and around Cone Zones puts people at risk. Learn how slowing down, moving over, and following instructions can help save the lives of roadside and emergency workers, and drivers.

Learn more

More ways we can help you

Make presentations

Need a speaker for a conference or event? Road Safety at Work can prepare and deliver custom presentations for your organization.

Provide advice

Need to consult with an expert? Our team can work with your organization to offer suggestions for your specific road safety needs.

Answer questions

Want to talk road safety? We’re a resource you can trust for practical information you can use in your workplace.