WorkSafeBC
Construction Business
WorkSafeBC holds average base rate for 2027
WorkSafeBC announced that the preliminary average base rate for 2027 will remain at $1.55 per $100 of assessable payroll.
Construction Business
WorkSafeBC reminder about hot weather hazards
WorkSafeBC is reminding employers to prepare now for risks associated with summer weather before conditions become hazardous.
Construction Business
WorkSafeBC: construction injury rate down 25 per cent
WorkSafeBC data shows the overall time-loss injury rate in B.C.'s construction sector has fallen by 25 per cent over the past decade.
Construction Business
Survey shows B.C. employers overlook driving risks
New survey shows many B.C. employers overlook one of the most common and dangerous workplace hazards: driving on the job.
Construction Business
B.C. introduces crane licensing and permitting
B.C. is introducing a mandatory crane licensing and permitting program through WorkSafeBC to strengthen safety oversight.
Construction Business
WorkSafeBC reports good tower crane compliance
One year after a new tower crane regulation came into effect, WorkSafeBC is reporting good compliance across tower crane operations in B.C.
Construction Business
WorkSafeBC: protect workers from wildfire smoke
With wildfire activity increasing in B.C., WorkSafeBC is reminding employers to protect workers from the health risks.
Construction Business
Improving first aid for safer jobsites
As of November 1, 2024, the amendments to WorkSafeBC’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulations are now in place.
Construction Business
Flush toilets coming to B.C. jobsites
Flush toilets on large construction sites in B.C. will come into effect on Oct. 1, 2024.
Construction Business
New B.C. first aid requirements coming into effect
Starting Nov. 1, 2024, amendments to the B.C. Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) relating to the provision of occupational first aid take effect.
Construction Business
Improving safety of tower cranes in B.C.
Risks associated with cranes in B.C. are increasing as more cranes are in operation than ever before.
Construction Business
Protecting contractors from asbestos
Asbestos abatement contractors who operate in B.C. must be licensed by Jan. 1, 2024.
Construction Business
WorkSafeBC: slips, trips and falls costly
Slips, trips, and falls are the costliest workplace incidents and some of the biggest causes of general productivity loss, according to WorkSafeBC.
REMI Network
B.C. requiring asbestos abatement license
Asbestos abatement contractors who operate in B.C. must be licensed by Jan. 1, 2024.
Construction Business
B.C. invites feedback on asbestos licences
The B.C. government is inviting feedback on proposed health and safety requirements for contractors who undertake asbestos abatement work.
Construction Business
WorkSafeBC issues reminder about heat stress risk
WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and outdoor workers about the risk of developing heat stress, which can lead to heat exhaustion.
Construction Business
WorkSafeBC makes changes to hard hat rules
WorkSafeBC is making changes to B.C.’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation on safety headgear. It will make job sites more inclusive for people who wear religious head coverings.
