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July 7, 2026

Ask an RSA: Understanding Serious Injuries and Fatalities


This month’s Ask an RSA features Suzanne Jackson, BCCSA Regional Safety Advisor for the Interior & Kootenay Region, answering an important question: What is the difference between everyday injuries and serious or fatal injuries in construction — and why does it matter?

The article explains why reducing small injuries does not always mean serious injuries and fatalities will go down. To better protect workers, companies need to focus on high-risk work, strong safety controls, good reporting, and learning from close calls.

 

Read the full Ask an RSA feature to learn how this approach can support safer construction workplaces across BC.