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Spring 2026 issue of WorkSafe Magazine

Read the latest issue of WorkSafe Magazine, featuring articles that spotlight workplace risks, offer practical control strategies, and promote collaboration to strengthen safety culture across industries:

Working safely around mobile equipment
This feature looks inside two B.C. industrial worksites where smart design, clear separation, and practical engineering controls are making safety part of everyday operations.
Wearing personal audio devices as hearing protection
This article explains why some personal audio devices can actually increase the risk of hearing loss and what workers and employers need to know to stay safe and compliant.
Asbestos training and certification
This feature explains training and certification requirements, and why proper certification is essential for protecting workers and staying compliant.

Read the full issue here »

What's new

New resource

Methods for Measuring Heat Strain or Stress

Regulatory updates

On March 12, new and revised guidelines related to heat stress were posted. A guideline was also revised related to an alternate acceptable standard for work in compressed air in construction.

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New incident investigation report summaries

Worker on break fell through unguarded floor opening, later died #construction
Bear attacked tree planter who was working alone without deterrents, means of communication #silviculture
Form wall toppled into excavation, seriously injuring worker #construction
Light utility vehicle rolled over, seriously injuring operator #hospitality

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Safety spotlight

Personal Optional Protection (POP) has a new name: Personal Coverage

If you’re a sole proprietor or in a partnership, you may not be automatically covered in the event of a work-related injury or illness. The name has changed to Personal Coverage, but it still offers workplace disability insurance that will pay health care, wage-loss, and rehabilitation benefits if you’re injured at work.

If you’re already enrolled in the program, there’s no change to your existing account or coverage. Learn more about Personal Coverage and apply today.

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Musculoskeletal injuries remain the most common workplace injury in B.C.

Over the past five years, WorkSafeBC accepted more than 88,000 time-loss claims for musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), with claim costs exceeding $2.35 billion. Learn how to prevent these injuries by identifying risks early and taking practical steps to reduce them.

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Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Crane safety

In a three-part Journal of Commerce op-ed series, Todd McDonald, Head of Prevention Services at WorkSafeBC, examines how crane safety is strengthened through a systems approach. Read the full series to learn about:

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.

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Conference: Make It Safe Okanagan — April 23

We’re proud to be part of Make It Safe – Okanagan, happening in Kelowna on April 23. This one-day conference brings together health and safety professionals for practical insights, learning, and networking. Among the industry leaders sharing expert guidance and real-world perspectives, WorkSafeBC team members will be presenting on topics such as hearing loss prevention and combustible dust. The event also includes an optional pre-conference workshop on mental health management.

2026 WorkSafeBC Student Video Contest — submission deadline April 2

Students in Grades 8 to 12 are encouraged to submit an original video for a chance to win cash and other great prizes. This year’s theme is "Use your voice for safety" and asks young workers to tell us how they can make themselves heard when something feels unsafe.

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Health Care Professional Conference — June 11

Are you a health care professional looking to network with colleagues and share best practices? Our annual Health Care Professional Conference is taking place in Vancouver on June 11. Register by April 30 to secure our early bird rate and join us for a day designed to support you, your practice, and the meaningful work you do every day.