WorkSafeBC

2007 Focus on Tomorrow: Request for Proposals

Applicants are invited to submit proposals for grants to conduct research that falls under the Board of Directors' research priorities.

Release of 2007 proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation for consultation

The Board of Directors approves the release of the 2007 proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation for consultation.
December 7, 2006 update: Consultation period on the 2007 proposed regulatory amendments is extended to February 28, 2007.
November update: Additional amendments to be released for consultation for Part 4, General Conditions, relating to Working Alone or in Isolation.

December issue of News Update (formerly Access newsletter)

Includes information on new classifications for retail businesses, rate information packages, how to save time, paper, and postage with Fast File & Pay, and more.

WorkSafeBC recommends penalties in excavation death

WorkSafeBC is recommending penalties against four employers as a result of a workplace death that occurred at a Surrey construction site on December 16, 2005.

WorkSafeBC Magazine — November/December issue

In this issue: Protecting construction workers from falls from elevation; Human factors; Dealing with silica dust; The right to refuse unsafe work; First aid kits.

WorkSafeBC announces lower average premium rates for 2007

Reduction in rates reflects stable injury rates and positive investment returns.

WorkSafeBC's Teleclaim to improve service for workers, employers, and physicians

Vancouver Island residents who are injured at work can now file their claims for time loss through Teleclaim.

WorkSafeBC announces results of forest industry compliance pilot

WorkSafeBC inspections of 300 forest industry worksites earlier this year has resulted in 650 compliance orders.

Review status now available online

If you have a decision under review with WorkSafeBC's Review Division, you can now get information about its status online.

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WorkSafeBC launches graphic safety campaign

WorkSafeBC's new Demand Safety campaign aims to get young workers' attention.