Over a five-year period, WorkSafeBC accepted more than 88,000 time-loss claims for musculoskeletal injuries, resulting in over $2.35 billion in claim costs

In 2026, WorkSafeBC is returning an estimated $570 million of surplus funds to employers by pricing premium rates below system costs.

WorkSafeBC is updating the language in the assessable payroll practice directive to better explain how tips and gratuities should be treated when employers report on payroll.

Read the latest issue of WorkSafe Magazine, featuring articles that spotlight workplace risks, offer practical control strategies, and promote collaboration to strengthen safety culture across industries.

At its November 2025 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and the Prevention Manual.