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Driving is the leading cause of traumatic work-related death in BC. Yet most crashes are preventable.  \nThe risk elevates in winter due to road and weather conditions that can change quickly. This creates serious risks for employees, vehicles, and your organization.  \nThis guide outlines steps you can take to reduce winter driving risks and strengthen your existing road safety procedures. Planning now can prevent injuries, downtime, and liability later.  \nMeeting your road safety responsibilities in winter  \nYou’re legally responsible for ensuring worker safety when they drive on the job. The vehicle they use for work is considered their workplace, even if it’s their personal vehicle.  \nYour responsibilities don’t change with the seasons. But winter brings different driving hazards than other times of year, such as rain, ice, snow, and fog. Your safety program needs to address them with increased attention to safe driving practices, vehicle readiness, and driver training. This includes:  \n• Identifying and managing driving-related hazards and risks  \n• Having procedures that help workers make safe driving decisions in severe weather  \n• Providing workers with winter-specific training and supervision  \n• Ensuring vehicles (including personal vehicles used for work) are equipped for winter conditions  \n• Keeping records of inspections, trip plans, training, and incidents  \nEmployers can delegate some tasks to supervisors, but ultimate responsibility remains with the employer.  \nSuggested resources  \nFor an overview of Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requirements, review our Employer  Occupational Road Safety Responsibilities  Guide and Supervisor Occupational Road Safety Responsibilities Guide. Both guides suggest practical steps you can take to meet the requirements.  \nWinterizing Your Road Safety Plan • 1  \nHow to winterize your road safety plan  \nWinter conditions require adjustments to your usual road safety practices. Here’s what to focus on:  \nStart planning early  \nWe recommend you begin planning well before the first storm strikes. Ideally, get to work 2 to 3 months ahead of when winter conditions typically arrive in your region.  \nEarly planning gives you time to update policies and procedures, schedule training, prepare vehicles, and communicate expectations to drivers and supervisors. It also helps you spot and address any gaps in equipment, staffing, or support systems before road and weather conditions become hazardous.  \nProactive planning shows leadership, supports compliance, and helps reduce the risk of crashes, delays, and injuries.  \nSuggested resource  \nReview our Winter Driving Safety Planning Tool  Kit, which includes a checklist you can use to stay organized and on track.  \nKnow who’s driving, when, and why  \nMapping out your organization’s driving activities is the first step toward winterizing your road safety plan.  \nMake a list that includes full-time drivers as well as employees who often or occasionally use a vehicle for work. They may attend meetings, visit clients, or run errands. Make note of whether employees use a company vehicle or their own.  \nAlso make note of the type of driving they do and the routes they use. Do they spend hours on the road in heavy traffic areas? Make infrequent or short trips in remote areas? Drive alone? Drive at night or early morning when lighting is poor? 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