Health and Safety Enews

Fall issue of WorkSafe Magazine

The latest issue of WorkSafe Magazine includes stories that show how employers across B.C. are finding practical ways to protect workers and strengthen safety culture.

Find out how commercial bakeries are tackling ergonomic risks and industry-wide hazards.
Build skills for trainee tower crane operators with insights from a safety officer.
Learn about steps crews and employers are taking to prevent serious injuries when working near traffic.

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What's new

Updated resources

Product recalls

New incident investigation report summaries

Worker seriously injured in fall from swing stage #construction
Operator drowned after excavator rolled off road into river #tourism
Worker exposed to toxic vapours during emergency response #oilandgas

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Safety spotlight

It's now easier to report your injury online

Recent improvements make it easier for workers to report most injuries online. Feedback from workers say it's "very straightforward" and "easy to follow." Share this link with your workplace for quick access: worksafebc.com/report-injury

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WorkSafeBC protection for all workers, from day one

All B.C. workers, regardless of their immigration status or term of work, are covered by WorkSafeBC. If you employ workers from another country who are working temporarily in B.C., they have the same workplace rights as other workers.

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Your insurance documents are moving online

We're making it easier to access and manage your account information. Starting in October, your employer statements of account will be paperless and available digitally only. Beginning in January 2026, payroll reporting and payment notifications will also move fully online.

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Participate

BC Construction Health & Safety Conference (October 23 and 24)

Hear from industry leaders at the conference and tradeshow, taking place this year in Coquitlam.

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WorkSafeBC at fall home shows

We'll be at the fall home shows in Abbotsford (Sept 27–28), Nanaimo (Oct 3–5), and Vancouver (Oct 23–26) to share important information about asbestos safety. Stop by our booth to find out about:

The risks of asbestos during renovations and demolitions
Homeowners' responsibility to have their home tested before starting a reno or demo
How to access the registry of licensed asbestos abatement contractors

Prevention officers will be on hand to answer questions and connect you with resources to help keep your family, workers, and community safe.

Revisions to OHS Regulation requirements for combustible dust

Combustible dust is a common hazard in a wide variety of industries such as bakeries and other food processing, metal foundries, wood products manufacturing, and agriculture. Proposed OHS Regulation amendments will guide employers in what you need to do to keep workers safe from combustible dust hazards.

To provide feedback on the proposed changes, submit a written submission before September 26.

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