You should always exercise good business judgement when offering delivery services to ensure your safety and those of other Canadian residents!
Ebike and motorbike/scooter riders can be exposed to a number of risks on the road. To help keep you safe and minimize these potential risks, we’ve compiled a list of the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) you can use on each delivery run.
e-bike PPE:
| Helmet | That meets Canadian Standards Association (CAN/CSA D113.2-M89 – Cycling Helmets)The helmet should be a comfortable fit, with minimal movement when fastenedHelmets are a legal requirement in some provincesYou should replace your helmet every 3-5 years, or after an impact |
| High vis vest | To meet Canadian Standards (CSA Standard Z96-15)This is to be worn over your other clothes and should be able to be fastened at the front |
| Eye protection | Safety-style sunglasses that are shatterproofThese should be free from scratches and must be cleaned to ensure visibility is not affected |
| Sun protection | You should adopt ways to protect yourself from UV rays. |
| Shoes | Open-toe shoes such as flip flops or sandals can increase incidentsNon-slip or covered shoes are generally recommended |
Recommended motorcycles/scooters PPE:
| Helmet | Shatterproof goggles or a visor when riding these should be free from scratches and should be cleaned periodically to ensure visibility |
| High vis vest | To meet Canadian Standards (CSA Standard Z96-15)This is to be worn over your other clothes and should be able to be fastened at the front |
| Eye protection | Correctly fitted, providing impact protection for your back, shoulders, elbows hips and knees make sure clothing is not looseInsulated, windproof and waterproof |
| Protective jacket and pants | Knuckle protection and webbing between the little finger and middle finger Multiple layers with a padded palm are a wrist strap that can be tightened to avoid them slipping off the gauntlet to overlap to jacket sleeve |
| Gloves | Consider avoiding sports shoes over the ankle boots with a strengthened instep can help avoid incidentsFastener such as zip or velcroConsider boots with shin and toe protection |
| Shoes | Consider avoiding sports shoes over the ankle boots with a strengthened instep can help avoid incidents such as zip or velcroConsider boots with shin and toe protection |
