Summer issue of WorkSafe Magazine is here

From workplace inspections to emerging equipment hazards and practical ways to strengthen safety culture, the latest issue of WorkSafe Magazine is packed with insights to help employers and workers create safer workplaces.

• Rotating telehandlers: Understanding and reducing the risks

Use of this mobile equipment is growing fast in B.C. Our occupational safety officer talks about the steps employers, operators, and other groups can take to reduce risks.

• Demystifying workplace inspections

Our cover story spotlights how employers and WorkSafeBC work together to identify hazards early, support compliance, and enable a more proactive approach to safety.

• Building safety together

When joint health and safety committees move beyond compliance, they can spot risks earlier and drive real change. See how B.C. workplaces are making it happen.

Read the full issue here »

What's new

Safety spotlight

	Prevent heat stress before it starts As temperatures rise, employers must plan ahead to protect workers. Shading, cool-down spaces, adjusted work schedules, and accessible drinking water are all proven controls to keep workers safe from heat stress. Learn more about preventing heat stress »
	74% of injuries from power lines in B.C. involve non-electrical workers WorkSafeBC data spanning 2015 to 2025 shows that construction workers, painters, and crane or heavy equipment operators account for the majority of injury claims related to contact with power lines. As construction and seasonal work ramps up, all employers must identify overhead and underground power line locations, know the minimum approach distances and take steps to protect workers Read the news release »
	Prepare your team for this summer’s sports mega-event Vancouver is hosting an international sporting mega-event from June 11 to July 19, and it has the potential to increase health and safety risks in your workplace. Large crowds, extended operating hours, temporary infrastructure, and increased reliance on temporary and volunteer workers mean communities across the Lower Mainland should prepare ahead. Visit worksafebc.com/mega-events for tips to help you keep workers safe.

Participate

Rate information sessions

Join other B.C. employers in learning about WorkSafeBC’s preliminary assessment (insurance) rates for 2027.

This July, we’re hosting three virtual sessions and one in-person session at our Richmond office.

In-person session

• Monday, July 13, 1:00–3:30 p.m. PT

Virtual sessions

• Tuesday, July 14, 10:00–11:30 a.m. PT
• Tuesday, July 14, 1:00–2:30 p.m. PT
• Wednesday, July 15, 10:00–11:30 a.m. PT

Learn more at worksafebc.com/rates,

Consultation on proposed amendments to Part 20 of the OHS Regulation

Do you work with shortcrete? We want to hear from you on proposed updates to the OHS Regulation to improve safety for this potentially dangerous work.

The proposed changes OHS Regulation would update definitions, strengthen engineering and planning requirements, and improve rules around backing, inspection, supervision, and training.

To participate in the consultation, visit our Engagement Hub.

Webinar: Road Safety Basics for Small Business

Small business employers have a responsibility to help keep workers safe when they drive for work, even if driving is only an occasional part of the job.

This free Road Safety at Work seminar will cover the basics of road safety compliance and practical steps to support safer driving at work.

Join the webinar on June 24, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. If you can't attend, register and receive a link to the recording after the event.

Register now »