By Jock Finlayson
WorkSafeBC (WSBC) has released its “preliminary” rates for 2013, and it’s fair to say the news isn’t good for most employers....
By Yosie Saint-Cyr LL.B.
On February 28, 2012, WorkSafeBC released its 2011 enforcement report that demonstrates how WorkSafeBC has prioritized enforcement in recent years to...
By Christina Catenacci LL.B.
On May 6, 2011, WorksafeBC amended its guidelines that have been in place since 1999 regarding refusing unsafe work. The main...
By Robert Smithson
On March 22, 2006 at 12:22 a.m., the B.C. Ferries vessel “Queen of the North” plowed into Gil Island at full speed. ...
Would you like a chance to give your feedback on the proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR)? Employers, workers, stakeholders,...
Safety Makes Cents
Preventing workplace injuries and disease makes good business sense. An employer who places priority on health and safety within the company will...
By Yosie Saint-Cyr
To help employers budget properly, WorkSafeBC has published its projected 2009 average base rate for workplace insurance premiums. It will remain at...
