Crashes number one cause of work-related deaths in BC

Crashes are the number one cause of work-related deaths in British Columbia, according to WorkSafeBC statistics.
Approximately 30 workers, on average, in B.C. are killed each year while driving, and distracted driving, such as cellphone use, is a key factor in these crashes.
Only 9% of drivers think that commercial drivers are better than the general public at following B.C.’s new restrictions on the use of hand-held electronic devices while driving, a recent Ipsos Reid survey conducted on behalf of ICBC revealed.
“Workers and employers in B.C. need to take steps to eliminate any risks or distractions and consider that when you’re behind the wheel, driving is your only job,” said Diana Miles, senior vice president of worker and employer services, WorkSafeBC.
The province, police, ICBC and WorkSafeBC are reminding drivers of the dangers of distracted driving, focusing on raising awareness among employers and their staff, as part of September’s distracted driving campaign.