Public Input Sought On Deeming Resource Roads A ‘Workplace’

WorkSafeBC notes there has been a high rate of serious injuries and fatalities resulting from incidents on resource roads. Between 1999 and 2009, there were 36 fatalities on resource roads in the forestry, and oil and gas industries. WorkSafe BC says while public highways are regulated by legislation such as the Motor Vehicle Act; have traffic control devices, and are maintained at public expense. Police enforce compliance on these roads.

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