British Columbia has expanded its whistleblower protection legislation to include employees at research universities and WorkSafeBC, offering new safeguards for staff reporting serious wrongdoing. Effective Dec. 1, the Public Interest…
WorkSafeBC is calling on British Columbia employers to prepare for updated occupational first aid requirements that will take effect on Nov. 1, 2024. The changes, which modify the Occupational Health…
WorkSafeBC is urging employers across British Columbia to prepare for new occupational first aid requirements set to take effect on November 1, 2024. The upcoming changes, which amend the province’s…
By Patrick Penner | Tri-Cities Dispatch A construction company working on a Coquitlam development site was slapped with a $167,890 fine from WorkSafeBC, after its tower crane hit adjacent high-voltage lines…
WorkSafeBC has announced that the preliminary average base premium rate for employers will remain unchanged at 1.55 percent of assessable payroll in 2025, marking the eighth consecutive year at this…
Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) have resulted in over $2 billion in claim costs over the past five years, WorkSafeBC reports. The agency is urging B.C. employers to mitigate the risks associated…
WorkSafeBC is proposing a series of new recommendations aimed at enhancing crane safety in British Columbia, following an increase in crane-related incidents and a comprehensive review of current safety practices.…
British Columbia is making it easier for more workers to receive access to mental health assistance from WorkSafeBC for work-related trauma, including coroners, respiratory therapists, and social workers. Effective today…
With summer approaching, WorkSafeBC is urging employers to take proactive measures to protect workers from the dangers of extreme heat and wildfire smoke. These conditions pose significant health risks, including…
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