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April 19, 2023

Staying safe while working roadside

In the past decade, 12 roadside workers were killed and 221 were injured by vehicles in B.C. Here are five things you can do to stay safe while working close to traffic.

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What's new

Regulatory update

Amendments to the Workers Compensation Act took effect on April 3. These amendments include provisions for paying interest on delayed benefit payments, and allowing workers and employers to request a review by independent health professionals at the Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal.

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New and revised resource

New incident investigation report summaries

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Safety spotlight

Day of Mourning

Last year, 181 workers in B.C. died from a workplace injury or disease. Join us in honouring them and all those whose lives have been lost. Visit the Day of Mourning website to find dates and locations for a ceremony near you.

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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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Effective recruiting with the Hire a Worker program

When an injured worker is unable to return to their previous role or employer, WorkSafeBC’s Hire a Worker helps match them with a suitable new job. Learn about one company’s success with this free program that benefits both employers and workers.

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Participate

Recognize the Day of Mourning — April 28

Watch a livestream of the Vancouver ceremony on Friday, April 28 at 10:30 a.m. or find dates and locations for a ceremony near you.

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Western Conference on Safety — May 1 & 2

Returning this year as an in-person format, the conference is taking placing in downtown Vancouver. Find out what’s new in the safety world by attending sessions hosted by industry safety associations, manufacturers of safety products, regulators, and educational services.

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