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… …
A construction worker sustained serious injuries after falling through an unguarded floor opening at a new hospital construction site, a WorkSafeBC investigation has found. The worker was placing infill decking… …
WorkSafeBC is marking the National Day of Mourning on April 28 by releasing new figures showing 138 British Columbia workers died from workplace injuries and illnesses in 2025. “Behind every… …
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WorkSafeBC is requiring all users of its online services portal to enable two-factor authentication starting May 15, ending shared logins for injured workers, employers, and health-care providers. Two-factor authentication adds… …
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