Transportation
New legislation effective September 3, 2024
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. While the final legislation has not yet been posted online, you can read more details in the government’s news release.
- Employers who need to register can find more information at worksafebc.com/register.
- Ride-hailing workers can find information on driving for work at worksafebc.com/driving.
- Delivery drivers can find information at worksafebc.com/delivery.
Follow the links below for resources and information relevant to these types of workplaces:
Resources
Arvind's Story: Long-Haul Truck Driver Safety
Truck drivers face hazards on the job every day, hazards that don’t even involve driving.
Meet Arvind: Part-time farmer, long-haul truck driver, hockey dad. Watch what happens when his...
Reducing the risk of workers being struck by vehicles or mobile equipment
Working near or interacting with vehicles or mobile equipment puts workers at a high risk of being struck. This information sheet aims to raise awareness of the key factors that contribute to these...
Falls are a leading cause of truck driver injuries: Use three points of contact every time
Falls from height are a leading cause of injury for commercial drivers. This bulletin discusses the importance of using three points of contact and other safety tips to help reduce the risk of falls.
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Prevent Distracted Driving on the Job
Distracted driving caused by the use of electrical devices is a leading cause of motor vehicle incidents in British Columbia. Here are four ways employers and supervisors can keep their workers safe...
Highlights
- App-based ride-hailing and delivery drivers to be covered by WorkSafeBC as of September 3 Published on: June 13, 2024
- Revised safety poster shows workers how to stand out safely around mobile equipment and vehicles Published on: April 24, 2023
- New slide show illustrates the risks of riding as a passenger on forklifts Published on: December 21, 2022
- New online tool helps workers and employers manage risk by delivering a custom list of health and safety resources Published on: December 05, 2022
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