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July 23, 2025

Managing a safe return to work

People who return to their workplace as soon as it is safe to do so after an injury usually have a faster recovery and better overall health outcomes. Our latest guide provides tips and templates to help employers get injured workers back to work safely.

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What's new

Regulatory updates

  • On June 20, OHS Policies and OHS Guidelines were updated to reflect the current exposure limits for chemical and biological agents.
  • On July 10, a new guideline was issued related to mixing, preparing, and priming hazardous drugs.

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Product recalls

New incident investigation report summaries

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Safety spotlight

Protecting workers from wildfire smoke and heat stress

Summers are becoming hotter and drier in much of B.C., increasing the likelihood of wildfire smoke conditions as well as the risk of heat stress. Learn how to protect workers from these risks — whether they work indoors or outside.

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Summer 2025 issue of WorkSafe Magazine

Read the latest issue of WorkSafe Magazine, featuring articles on crane operator competency, chemical exposure in indoor pools, and rethinking mental health in policing.

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PPE that fits helps keep workers safe

When selecting personal protective equipment (PPE) for you or your crew, make sure it fits properly. Check out our latest video to learn why PPE fit can be an issue for women in particular, and why proper fit matters for keeping workers safe.

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Get started with online services

Easily manage your WorkSafeBC transactions anytime, anywhere. With employer online services, you can access health and safety resources, report payroll, make payments, and more — all in one secure place.

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Pride Vancouver – August 3

Join us at the Vancouver Pride Parade and the VanPrideFest on Sunday August 3. If you’re attending the event, stop by our table to chat and collect some sun-safety swag while you're at it. Our theme is "Be safe. Be seen. Be proud". We will be showcasing our support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community of British Columbia while sharing words of safety around heat stress and working in the sun.

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