Who does this impact? WorkSafeBC has announced that in 2024, as part of their Planned Inspections Initiative, they will be focusing inspections on the following
With cold temperatures and winter conditions on the horizon, employers have an obligation to keep workers safe from winter-weather hazards. As the temperatures drop, workers
Most business leaders recognize their duty to protect workers within the four walls of their operating facilities. Even in recent years, with more employers adapting
Mental health problems and illnesses account for 20 percent of sick leaves and 30 percent of disability claims annually (Mental Health Commission of Canada). The
Changes to the employment standards regulation to protect vulnerable young workers in British Columbia will take effect January 1, 2023. The Ministry of Labour last
The first monument in North America to honour the thousands who have died (and continue to suffer and die) from asbestos exposure, Vancouver’s Asbestos Memorial
The provincial government has amended the Workers Compensation Act to establish requirements that asbestos abatement contractors must be licensed to operate in British Columbia, and
In March, we recognize World Hearing Day (March 3) – an annual global advocacy event that calls for action to address hearing loss. Hearing loss
by Pourya Ghani, OH&S Technical Advisor We all know that workplace incidents can have serious human and financial costs for organizations. Most workplace injuries involve
New regulatory amendments came into effect on September 1, 2021. Please note the changes to these sections of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation.
Regardless of size – protecting worker on the job is the right thing to do In a small business, an employer often wears many hats,
B.C. is bracing for a dangerous, long-duration heat wave. In hot working environments—indoors or out—everyone needs to be alert for the signs and symptoms of
