To the editor:
First, I know their job is an important and necessary one. I also agree that some drivers do not pay attention to their position on the roads and/or speed limits.
But, in which other job does WCB—‘Worksafe BC’—allow employees to drink coffee and smoke cigarettes while they perform their daily employment duties?
I have seen numerous flaggers drinking a Tims and smoking cigarettes while waving their signs. And yes, some I’ve seen on cell phones.
How can that be 100 per cent compliance with employment standards?
I believe they have coffee breaks and a lunch break and drinking coffee and smoking should be part of that break time and not done on the roads for which they are attempting to protect not only themselves, but the other workers on site.
Should they not be paying attention to the traffic?
I have been surprised for many years watching these people in dangerous situations participating in what is a dangerous activity while doing their job.
Caron Macdonald,
Westbank
