Read it online at http://www2.worksafebc.com/enews/090617/090617.htm WorkSafe Update - Summer Safety Tips Everyone at WorkSafeBC wishes you and your family a safe, healthy summer. Please share these safety tips – and have fun! Know any young people working at summer jobs? Tell them about www.raiseyourhand.com Young workers need to know their rights and speak up if they feel their safety is at risk. This WorkSafeBC website offers lots of "cool stuff" and real-life stories from many different industries.     Online Water Safety Quiz From the Canadian Red Cross Answer seven questions and find out how much you know about swimming and being active.     Preventing Heat Stress at Work From WorkSafeBC Workers required to work in hot conditions must be adequately prepared to deal with heat stress. This publication is also available in these languages: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish, and Vietnamese.     Summer Driving Tips From the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure How to share the roads with tourists, drive in wildlife zones, and deal with road construction delays.     Sun Awareness Program for the Prevention of Skin Cancer From the Canadian Dermatology Association Dermatologists warn Canadians about the dangers of too much sun.     Summer Safety Tips: Protect Children's Eyes in Sun, Sports Activities From the Vision Center at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Summer sports and sun exposure mean increased risk to children’s eyes.     Picnicking, Hiking & Camping Food Safety Tips: Preventing foodborne illness From the Canadian Food Inspection Agency How safe is your picnic? Everyone loves eating outdoors, but it can be a food safety challenge.     Insect Repellents From Alberta Health Services Question of the Week: "Should I use insect repellents when we camp?"     Please pass this newsletter on to colleagues and friends who may find it useful.

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