Course review
WorkSafeBC accepts expressions of interest from training providers seeking to offer training that requires approval by WorkSafeBC.
Interested parties that require approval by WorkSafeBC are encouraged to email Certification Services at certification@worksafebc.com before developing a training and/or certification program.
Scope
Certain sections of the Workers Compensation Act (Act) and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (Regulation) identify mandatory training. Specific training and certification must be conducted in accordance with an acceptable training standard or be provided by a person or agency acceptable to the Board. The actual words “accepted by” or “approved by” or “acceptable to” will appear along with “the Board” or “WorkSafeBC” in the section of the Act or Regulation related to the training and/or certification. The following training and/or certification programs require approval or acceptance by WorkSafeBC.
| Activity | Applicable section of the Regulation |
|---|---|
| Asbestos abatement worker | 6.2.1 |
| Blaster | 21.5–21.8 |
| Commercial diver | 24.12 |
| Concrete pump operator | 20.26.6 |
| Crane operator | 14.34.1 |
| Danger tree risk assessor | 26.11(1)(b) |
| Electrical safety: Working up to the adjusted limits of approach | 19.27 |
| Electrofishing operator | 19.41(a) |
| Faller | 26.21(1)(a) and 26.22 |
| Forestry operations fire fighter | 26.3.1(1) |
| Traffic control person | 18.6.2 |
| Workplace first aid attendant | 3.15 |
Only courses for training and/or certification programs that require approval or acceptance by WorkSafeBC will be considered for review.