WorkSafeBC is calling on British Columbia employers to put hazard controls in place before summer weather creates dangerous conditions for workers. The workers’ compensation regulator says heat, wildfire smoke and… …
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A worker died after a large formwork panel fell on him at a Victoria construction site, resulting in a $23,561.11 penalty against Top Line Formwork Inc. imposed by WorkSafeBC on… …
A worker died after being buried by frozen wood fibre inside a silo at West Fraser Mills Ltd.’s Quesnel sawmill, triggering a $110,855.83 penalty imposed by WorkSafeBC on May 12,… …
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WorkSafeBC used $564 million of its surplus in 2026 to keep employer premium rates below the cost of running British Columbia’s workers’ compensation system, according to its newly released 2025… …
WorkSafeBC and BC Hydro are warning employers that workers outside the electrical trades face the greatest risk of injury from power lines on job sites across British Columbia. Data from… …
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WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and workers to assess risks before using a ladder, warning that the wrong tool for the job is a frequent source of workplace injuries. The British… …
The time-loss injury rate in British Columbia’s construction sector has dropped 25 per cent over the past 10 years, while the serious injury rate has fallen 32 per cent, according… …
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