OHS advisor: New support for employers and workers
To expand our services for employers and workers, WorkSafeBC has created a new occupational health and safety (OHS) advisor role.
OHS advisors will assist employers and workers in understanding their requirements under the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and guide them to available tools and resources designed to assist in the development and maintenance of effective health and safety policies and programs.
An OHS advisor can offer guidance and advice on identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing compliant health and safety controls in your workplace. They can also help you prepare for new regulatory requirements. OHS advisors are there to provide support and guidance, and unlike WorkSafeBC prevention officers, they do not conduct workplace inspections or issue orders.
OHS advisors can also work with you on foundational health and safety management systems, including joint health and safety committees, health and safety programs, and worker training and orientation. They can also demonstrate how to use WorkSafeBC’s health and safety online tools and resources.
After meeting with you, the OHS advisor will provide you with a summary of the engagement and links to key resources and services.
If you have any questions or would like to speak to an OHS advisor, please call our Prevention Information Line.