Policy Development Framework

WorkSafeBC is governed by a Board of Directors (BOD), whose mandate includes developing policies related to workers compensation, occupational disease, employer assessment, and occupational health and safety (OHS). The role of our Policy, Regulation and Research Division (PRRD) is to assist the BOD in fulfilling its mandate by developing evidence-informed policy options.

The Policy Development Framework outlines the role of policy in the worker's compensation system in B.C. and describes our approach to making policy. It includes information about how policy issues are identified and prioritized, as well as the policy development, consultation, and approval processes.

The Policy Development Framework was created to document our robust approach to policy development. This process is critical to the effective execution of our responsibilities and mandate, and to ensure consistent and high-quality policy to support workers and employers across B.C.

View our Policy Development Framework here.