WorkSafeBC

3 steps to effective worker education and training
(PDF 1.1mb / booklet)
Designed for employers and supervisors, this guide offers a three-step framework based on orientation, education, and training new and young workers to be safe on the job.

Prevention Manual
(PDF 1.5mb / booklet)
This manual contains the policies and practices that relate to WorkSafeBC's prevention mandate under the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

Rehabilitation Services and Clams Manual Volume I
(PDF 3.1mb / booklet)
Contains WorkSafeBC policy relating to rehabilitation and compensation matters before June 30, 2002.

Wash your hands poster
(PDF 1.8mb / poster)
This poster reminds workers to wash their hands.

Rehabilitation Services and Clams Manual Volume II
(PDF 3.9mb / booklet)
Contains current WorkSafeBC policy relating to rehabilitation and compensation matters. It is used by WorkSafeBC staff when carrying out their responsibilities under the Workers Compensation Act.

Safe Work Practices for Handling Asbestos
(PDF 1mb / booklet)
This booklet describes the safe methods of handling all types of asbestos-containing materials. It discusses suitable work procedures for the removal, enclosure, and encapsulation of friable asbestos materials.

WHMIS at Work
(PDF 929kb / booklet)
This booklet contains general information about WHMIS - the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.

How to Make Your Computer Workstation Fit You
(PDF 807kb / booklet)
This guide contains basic information on how to identify and solve problems with computer workstations and is intended primarily as a self-help guide for workers. The guide includes recommendations for layout and lighting, good posture, and organization of the work day and space to reduce the likelihood of injury. It also provides a checklist for assessing your computer workstation, as well as desk exercises to reduce muscle and eye strain.

Assessment Manual
(PDF 1.69mb)
This manual, which sets out the policies and practices that relate to WorkSafeBC’s Assessment mandate, represents an editorial consolidation of material from the previous Assessment Policy Manual, as well as relevant and still-current material from 29 assessment decisions in volumes 1-6 of the Workers’ Compensation Reporter. It also consists of a number of Items relating to particular provisions, and reproduces relevant excerpts from the Workers Compensation Act.

How to Implement a Formal Occupational Health and Safety Program
(PDF 415kb / booklet)
This booklet is a complete revision of the old BK14 How to Implement an Effective Occupational Health and Safety Program. This revision will help employers, workers, and joint health and safety committees develop and maintain an effective occupational health and safety (OHS) program.