Safety Basics
Investigate Incidents
If there is an incident in your workplace in which a worker is injured or could have been seriously injured (i.e., a near miss), both you and WorkSafeBC have specific responsibilities.
Workplace Inspection Checklist
This customizable template is used to conduct general workplace inspections. Regulation dictates that workplace inspections need to occur “regularly” and must be documented. Inspections should be reviewed by the joint health and safety committee during meetings. Hazards identified in the inspection can be fixed by assigning tasks and setting reasonable deadlines for completion.
Inspect Your Workplace
Regular safety inspections are a cornerstone of a proactive approach to health and safety. Inspections will help you identify hazards so you can take preventive action before an incident occurs.
Hold Safety Meetings
Regular health and safety meetings provide an excellent opportunity to get everyone in your workplace involved in the safety process. Maintaining communication between you, your supervisors, and your workers is crucial for the success of your occupational health and safety (OHS) program.
Develop Safe Work Procedures
Written safe work procedures provide your workers with instructions on how to carry out specific tasks and how to protect themselves against known hazards.
Day of Mourning: Remembering Those Who Lost Their Lives to Workplace Injuries and Diseases
Read to learn more about Day of Mourning and how your organization can be involved.
Canadas Safest Employers
Launched in 2011, Canada’s Safest Employers Awards recognize companies from all across Canada with outstanding accomplishments in promoting the health and safety of their workers.
Working Alone
Workers who work alone or in isolation may be injured or at risk of violence when help is not readily available to them. B.C.’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requires employers to take steps to protect all workers and reduce the risks associated with late-night and isolated shifts.
New & Young Workers
Young and new workers need special attention because they are at more risk of injury than their older or more experienced counterparts. The injury rate for young workers, especially young male workers, is much higher than that of the overall population.
Create & Support a Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC)
Worker representation and involvement in workplace health and safety is critical to the strength and effectiveness of your overall Health & Safety Program. Employers can accomplish this by creating and supporting a Joint health & safety committee (JHSC) in workplaces with 20 or more employees while also meeting the regulatory requirement. Explore below for more information on JHSC and other worker health and safety representation.