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February 16, 2023

Small actions can help create a positive health and safety culture

Identifying health and safety risks together, as a team, and developing a plan to manage them creates a safer workplace for everyone. Small actions. Big results.

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What's new

New and updated resource

OHS Guidelines update

On February 2, one guideline was revised related to ultraviolet radiation exposure.

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Inspection notice

3M Protecta Construction & Vest Style Harnesses

New incident investigation report summaries

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Safety spotlight

The benefits of staying connected with injured workers

For injured workers, remaining connected to — and feeling valued by — their workplace goes a long way toward staying engaged and eventually returning to work.

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Sign up for employer online services

Did you know that you can complete almost all your transactions with us online, such as reporting payroll and making payments? Use your desktop or mobile device to sign up and experience the benefits of secure online services.

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Collaboration in the cannabis business

Discover how one cannabis producer partnered with a manufacturer and regulators to purchase specialized equipment to extract and process cannabis.

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Public consultation: Asbestos certification and licensing

As WorkSafeBC continues to make progress on asbestos training, certification, and licensing (see quarterly report), we are requesting feedback on proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. This consultation is an opportunity for stakeholders to provide input on proposed amendments related to asbestos certification and licensing before the changes are taken to public hearing. Submission deadline is February 28.


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Webinar: Driving Toward a Stronger Road Safety Culture

A strong road safety culture is foundational to preventing motor vehicle crashes and keeping drivers safer. On February 22, this one-hour webinar from Road Safety at Work will outline the principles needed to create and sustain an effective road safety culture, and how to engage all members of an organization to build that culture for improved safety outcomes.

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Spring home shows: Ask your health and safety questions

Our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to answer your health and safety questions, as well as to talk about the importance of testing for asbestos before residential renos or demos. Visit the Victoria home show between February 24 and 26, Pentiction on March 4 and 5, and Vancouver on March 16 to 19.


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 Day of Mourning ceremony and show your renewed commitment to creating healthy and safe workplaces.


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