Health and Safety Enews

Safety messaging that sticks: New posters to spark safer conversations

Posters can do more than decorate a wall — they can prompt action. WorkSafeBC’s newest health and safety posters tackle everyday safety concerns with direct language and eye-catching design. Topics include safety responsibilities, bullying and harassment, and preventing slips, trips, and falls. Some are available in multiple languages to help you engage with your workers.

Learn more and access the posters »

What's new

New and revised resources

Prevent slips, trips, and falls on stairs (poster)
Prevent slips, trips and falls on icy surfaces (poster)
Gearing Up for Safety in Commercial Fishing (book)

New incident investigation report summaries

Telehandler tipped over, fatally injuring worker #recreation
UTV crashed, fatally injuring one worker and injuring two #mining
Worker injured in fall during roof repair work #construction
Worker struck by forklift and seriously injured #agriculture

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Safety spotlight

Coming soon: Changes to worker report of injury by fax or mail

Our improved online injury reporting form now makes it easier for workers to report injuries anytime, anywhere. As part of this modernization, we’re transitioning away from worker injury reports submitted by fax or mail, starting March 2026.

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Updated guidance on reporting tips or gratuities

We have updated our guidance to clarify that employers no longer need to track or report cash tips as part of assessable payroll, unless they are already included on a worker’s T4. These updates do not create new employer obligations. They provide information about long-standing requirements and support fair, consistent payroll reporting across B.C.

Visit worksafebc.com/tipsandgratuities to learn more »

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

Learn more and order »

Conference: Make It Safe Vancouver Island — March 31

This one-day conference, taking place at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo, brings together health and safety professionals for practical insights, learning, and networking. Along with the industry leaders sharing expert guidance and real-world perspectives to support safer workplaces across B.C., WorkSafeBC team members will also be presenting on topics such as hearing protection and combustible dust. Come by our booth and say hi to our team!

Learn more and register, early bird rate is available until March 6 »

Webinar: Preventing Common Cargo Securement Mistakes — March 11

Improperly secured loads are a common and preventable safety risk. Even small mistakes in cargo securement can have big consequences. Landscapers, construction crews, and anyone who hauls tools or materials in light-duty and medium-duty commercial vehicles will find this webinar valuable to learn about common mistakes to avoid and the practical ways to avoid unsafe loads.

Learn more and register — if you can’t attend the webinar live, register anyway and we’ll send you a link to the recording after the live event.