Keeping BC’s Tourism & Hospitality Workplaces Safe & Resilient
As the Health & Safety association for the tourism and hospitality industry in BC, go2HR is dedicated to supporting your safety efforts. Here, you’ll find the essential resources, training, and guidance to create safe and thriving workplaces. We’re also a certifying partner for WorkSafeBC’s Certificate of Recognition (COR) program, helping you meet industry standards and achieve workplace safety excellence.
From safety courses and regulatory updates to tools that engage workers in building strong safety cultures, our goal is to support you in protecting what matters most—your team and your guests. Whether you’re a bustling urban hotel, a small-town restaurant or pub, or a ski hill, we’re here to help with safety solutions tailored to the unique needs of tourism and hospitality businesses across BC.
Looking for some guidance on where to start? Check out our Safety Basics Page!
Learn the Safety Basics
Key Initiatives
First Aid
Learn about the new workplace first aid regulatory requirements, get practical guidance for implementation, and access resources to enhance your workplace injury response.
Worker Specific Resources
Access essential health and safety resources tailored for BC’s tourism and hospitality workers, covering roles, responsibilities, worker representatives, tools, and opportunities for feedback.
Joint Health & Safety Committee Drop-ins
Take advantage of our new initiative aiming to make your committee meetings more effective and engaging by having our consultants “drop-in”.
Ongoing Initiatives
People Working Well
Supporting mental health at work is essential for a healthy, productive workplace. Learn about your responsibilities to promote psychological well-being and reduce workplace stressors. Explore practical strategies and resources to build a supportive environment that prioritizes mental health for you and your team. Check out our page on
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CONTENT WARNING: SEXUAL HARASSMENT
If you have experienced sexual harassment and need support, please see our list of resources here.
Safer Spaces
Creating a safe and respectful workplace is essential. Learn about your legal responsibilities to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace, and explore resources to support a positive and inclusive environment for everyone.
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Return-To-Work
Effectively managing workplace injuries is key to supporting recovery and minimizing disruption. Learn about your responsibilities in injury management and explore strategies to assist injured workers, streamline their return to work, and promote a safe, inclusive workplace for everyone. Visit our Injury Management and Claims Management pages to learn more.
Injury ManagementGroup of restaurant workers in the Tourism & Hospitality sector in BC.
Equip Your Team with Health & Safety Training
Provide your team with the tools and knowledge to keep your workplace safe and secure. Health & safety training encourages employees to take responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment.
By prioritizing health & safety training, you can empower your team to reduce injury risks, boost team morale, and cultivate a culture that attracts and retains employees who value a strong safety foundation.
Click the link below to learn more!
See Our CoursesEssential Training
Hazardous products can cause injuries or diseases in workers. The goal of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is to provide workers with the information they need to stay safe on the job.
What you’ll learn:
- An introduction to WHMIS
- Hazardous Materials
- Roles & Responsibilities
- WHMIS labels
- Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
Occupational Health & Safety Program Fundamentals is a flexible, interactive online course designed for employers, managers, and supervisors in BC’s tourism, hospitality and food service industry.
What you’ll learn:
- Management and leadership commitment
- Hazard identification and control
- Safe work procedures and written instruction
- Inspection of premises, equipment, workplaces and work practices
- Investigation of incidents/accidents
- Training and instruction of employees
- Program administration
- Joint health & safety committees
- Injury management/return to work programs
In this 8 hour online, self-paced training course, students learn how to effectively carry out their duties as joint health & safety committee members. This course is designed for both worker and employer representatives, including new and existing committee members.
Successful completion of this course meets the minimum 8 hour training requirement for new committee members and worker health and safety representatives, as per the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (section 3.27).
What you’ll learn:
- The duties and functions of a joint health & safety committee
- How to conduct regular workplace inspections
- How to participate in incident investigations
- Your role in addressing refusals of unsafe work
- Steps in evaluating the effectiveness of your joint health and safety committee
Mental Health & Psychological Safety Consultant providing useful mental health resources to a Hospitality & Tourism owner/operator.
Regulatory Updates
Stay informed about the latest changes in health and safety regulations to ensure your workplace is compliant and up to date. We regularly update this section with important regulatory updates and new requirements affecting your industry.
Curious about upcoming changes and WorkSafeBC Stakeholder Engagement? Click the link below to learn more.
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Get Started with the Safety Basics
Keeping your workplace safe doesn’t have to be complicated. By staying proactive, you’re not only protecting your team but also keeping up with safety standards.
Every tourism and hospitality business in BC—big or small—needs an Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) program that meets the guidelines in the Worker’s Compensation Act and the Occupational Health & Safety Regulation.
Learn the BasicsBC Restaurant Worker holidng a Health & Safety Audit Checklist created by go2HR.
Raise the Bar on Health & Safety with COR
Take your commitment to safety up a notch with the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program—a voluntary certification that helps you build a safer workplace while offering big benefits.
When you become COR-certified, you’re not just supporting your team’s well-being; you’re also eligible for annual savings of up to 10% on your WorkSafeBC premiums. It’s a win-win for safety and savings.
Learn MoreSector Specific Resources
Looking to find tools, templates, and articles on best health & safety best practices?
Get the health & safety specifics for your sector, compare your premiums and injury profile to sector averages and access sector-specific tools and resources to help prevent injuries and keep your claim costs down.
Ski Areas
Accommodations & Resorts
Food & Beverage Service
Pubs, Bars & Nightclubs
Explore the Resource Library
Don’t see your sector? Our Resource Library has covered you with detailed resources on Health & Safety, Human Resources, Training, Research, Strategy, and more to support all industries.
Hospitality Worker Filling out a workplace injury form with a bandage on their arm.
Injury Insights
Workplace injuries can disrupt operations, impact staff well-being, and increase costs. Understanding the types of injuries common in BC’s Tourism & Hospitality industry—and who is most affected—provides valuable insights to help your organization identify and address potential risks before they become incidents.
By leveraging this data, you can enhance your health & safety practices, reduce injury rates, and foster a culture of care and prevention.
Download the Injury Insights PDF today and take the next step in safeguarding your workforce.
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go2HR is the human resources and health & safety association for BC’s tourism and hospitality industry. go2HR exists to drive strong workforces and safe workplaces that deliver world-class tourism and hospitality experiences in BC.
Health & Safety
Access essential Health & Safety Resources and benefit from expert advice from go2HR. Learn how our Health & Safety Advisory Services can help your team.
Mental Health
Interested to learn more about workplace psychological health & safety? Visit our Mental Health at Work page for more information, or connect with one of our Mental Health & Psychological Safety Consultants.
Human Resources
Boost your business HR practices with go2HR’s free HR advisory services, offering local expertise from specialized consultants across BC’s six tourism regions.