Free Workplace Safety Resources

See the Employer Toolkit for ideas on how to incorporate these winter driving resources into your road safety program.

For workers

• What Workers Need to Know [PDF 195 KB] – 3-page tip sheet to help your team stay safe on winter roads.
• Capsule tips [DOC 200 KB]– 11 quick tips you can share in emails, newsletters or memos.
  1. Think you know all about winter? [DOC 101 KB]
  2. Preparing your vehicle for winter [DOC 102 KB]
  3. Winter tire specs [DOC 137 KB]
  4. Survival/emergency checklist [DOC 102 KB]
  5. Preparing to drive [DOC 102 KB]
  6. Driving in winter [DOC 102 KB]
  7. Driving in rainy weather [DOC 102 KB]
  8. Driving in foggy weather [DOC 101 KB]
  9. Driving in snow [DOC 102 KB]
  10. Driving on icy roads [DOC 101 KB]
  11. For Supervisors – winter dangers [DOC 102 KB]
• Winter Driving Survival Checklist [PDF 148 KB] – A quick and easy driver checklist for workers and their families.
• Winter Driving Tips for Truck Drivers [PDF 181 KB]
• Winter Driving Tips for BC Log Haulers [PDF 214 KB]
• Tailgate Meeting Guides [PDF 1.35 MB]– Eight quick reminders that you can share before shifts or in meetings. You can also print and post. Use the tailgate meeting checklist to get started.
  1. Tailgate meeting checklist [PDF 182 KB]
  2. Prepare your vehicle for winter [PDF 172 KB]
  3. Winter tire specs [PDF 194 KB]
  4. Preparing to drive [PDF 179 KB]
  5. Driving in winter [PDF 185 KB]
  6. Driving in rainy weather [PDF 179 KB]
  7. Driving in foggy weather [PDF 145 KB]
  8. Driving in snow [PDF 178 KB]
  9. Driving on icy roads [PDF 428 KB]
• Winter Driving Safety Presentation [PPTX 4 MB] – An easy-to-use slide show with presenter notes, to keep safety top of mind.

For your workplace

• Poster: Conditions Change Employer [PDF 252 KB] – post in your lunchroom or other high-traffic area.
• Poster: Conditions Change General Public [PDF 273 KB ] – post in your lunchroom or other high-traffic area.

For employers, supervisors, and OHS professionals

• What Employers Need to Know [PDF 179 KB] – 3-page tip sheet.
• What Supervisors Need to Know [PDF 178 KB] – 3-page tip sheet.
• Winter driving hazards [PDF 572 KB] – Identify winter driving hazards and risks specific to your workplace. See possible control measures.
• Sample safe work procedure [PDF 165 KB] – use as-is or modify as required.
• Sample winter safe driving policy [DOC 146 KB] – Customize as required to suit your workplace needs.
• Annual Planning Calendar [PDF 538 KB] – Don’t let winter surprise you. Be prepared.