Announcements
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July 2024 public hearing on proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
WorkSafeBC is holding a virtual public hearing on proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. The virtual public hearing will be streamed live on July 24, 2024.
AnnouncementPublished on: Jun 28, 2024 -
Occupational first aid regulatory change: Summer 2024 update
Changes to Part 3 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, relating to occupational first aid, take effect November, 1, 2024. This update provides information and resources employers can use to get their workplaces ready.
AnnouncementPublished on: Jun 27, 2024 -
You're invited to attend one of our virtual rate information sessions
Join other B.C. employers to learn about WorkSafeBC’s preliminary assessment premium rates for 2025 and how you can reduce your premiums through a safer and healthier workplace and helping injured workers recover.
AnnouncementPublished on: Jun 24, 2024 -
App-based ride-hailing and delivery drivers to be covered by WorkSafeBC as of September 3
The Province has announced legislative changes that expand workers’ compensation coverage to app-based ride-hailing and delivery drivers in B.C. These changes will come into effect on September 3, 2024.
AnnouncementPublished on: Jun 13, 2024 -
Mental health presumption extended to 11 new occupations
The presumption now includes parole officers, probation officers, social workers, and others.
AnnouncementPublished on: Jun 10, 2024