Health and Safety Enews

Next steps in lifting COVID-19 restrictions

Restrictions around masks and gathering capacity limits have eased throughout the province, with more changes coming soon. Learn about the latest requirements and what you need to do to continue to manage a healthy and safe workplace.

Regulatory updates

On March 1, the Table of Exposure Limits for Excluded Substances (OHS Policies) and the Table of Exposure Limits for Chemical and Biological Substances (OHS Guidelines) were updated to reflect new and revised threshold limit values.

Product recalls

Petzl PIRANA descenders recalled due to drowning hazard

Public advisory: Rapid antigen test kits and potential exposure to hazardous substances

New incident investigation report summaries

Worker fatally injured in fall from ladder placed on roof #construction
Worker seriously injured in fall from roof trusses to sidewalk #roofing
Worker fatally injured when forklift tipped over #forklifts

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New resources

Safety spotlight

Breaking ground? Click or call before you dig

Whether you’re an independent contractor working on a home renovation or on a construction crew about to excavate, click or call BC 1 Call prior to breaking ground. Doing so can help you avoid safety hazards and costly repairs.

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Preventing fires and explosions during fuel transfers

Fuel transfer work can be hazardous when static electricity is present. Here are some of the things you can do to prevent fires and explosions during fuel transfers:

Make sure the hose is right for the type of fuel
Install bonding and grounding controls
Provide training for all fuel delivery workers
Perform pre-use inspections and scheduled maintenance checks

See more information and resources for work in the fuel delivery industry. »

Women working in forestry

An occupational safety officer shares her experience working in forestry and supporting workers who experience bullying, harassment, and gender-based violence.

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Participate

Recognize the Day of Mourning — April 28

Join us in remembering workers in British Columbia who lost their lives as a result of work-related injury or disease. Order free decals or posters for your workplace or your Day of Mourning ceremony, and show your renewed commitment to creating healthy and safe workplaces. Order decals and posters »

Instagram story spotlight — BCIT School of Construction

We took a tour of BCIT School of Construction to see how these leaders in education are building a safety culture for the future workforce. Check out our Instagram stories to learn more about their health and safety protocols. Join the tour on Instagram »

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