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A glossary of terms commonly used on WorkSafeBC.com.


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vault
An isolated enclosure, either above or below ground, with fire-resisting walls, ceilings and floors for the purpose of housing transformers and other electrical equipment.

vocational rehabilitation consultant
Board officers who provide assistance to clients unable to return to their former employment because of a disability resulting from a compensable injury. Once a referral is received, the consultant conducts an initial assessment with the worker to develop a return-to-work plan. The plan may involve such activities as vocational testing, functional assessment, workplace modifications, job search assistance, on-the-job or classroom training, and work assessments.


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