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 that will affect B.C. beginning Friday, June 25th and last until Tuesday. In hot working environments—indoors
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Employees are a company’s most valuable resource. Fostering good interpersonal relationships benefits everyone who works within an organization. The Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC is
A contributing factor in 13 percent of workplace injuries, workplace fatigue also has a costly financial impact on businesses. A study in the Journal of
