Be prepared if you’re planning a trip on B.C.’s resource roads, many of which were damaged and closed after floods in November 2021. In recent years, more and more of us are using resource roads to get to campsites, fishing spots, and other backcountry locations. Dozens of these roads throughout the province have been shut […]
Keep these holiday safety tips in mind if travelling on the roads, attending a personal gathering, or putting up lights and decorations. Stay safe on the roads with proper snow tires Recently, I overheard some people in a grocery line-up talking about the numerous stores sold out of snow tires. It made me think of […]
Near-miss incidents offer a learning opportunity – if we investigate them. A construction supervisor talks about how they handle near misses at work. Recently I had a conversation about near misses with a friend of mine, a supervisor on a construction site. I asked her about reporting these incidents, after I’d read about falling materials […]
As an employer, you need an anti-bullying and harassment strategy to protect workers who check customers’ vaccine status. As of September 13, B.C. employers are required to check the proof of vaccination for anyone who wants to access certain events, services, and businesses. This includes, for example: Restaurants with table service (indoor and patio dining) […]
As students head back to school and many people return to work, remember to share our roads safely and watch out for people working in the Cone Zone. It’s that time of year again: Students are going back to school. And this year many people are returning to their offices after working from home. If […]
Employers are required to offer employees 3 days of paid sick leave if they need to stay home as a result of circumstances related to COVID-19. Stay home when you’re sick. That’s been one of the messages we’ve heard most frequently during the past year. The B.C. government introduced new legislation that entitles all workers […]
Learn how the COVID-19 vaccine affects workplaces, including booking an appointment, COVID-19 Safety Plans, and vaccination policies. Recently, like thousands of others in B.C., I stood in line for my first COVID-19 vaccination. I looked away when it was time for the actual jab in the arm — then felt happily surprised when it didn’t […]
It’s up to the prime contractor to ensure that each subcontractor has their own COVID-19 safety plan. “Why do subcontractors need to present their own COVID-19 Safety Plan to prime contractors on a multi-employer worksite?” This is one of the questions WorkSafeBC prevention officers have been answering from employers in the construction industry. Here’s why: […]
WorkSafeBC and industry groups are working to ensure COVID-19 health and safety in food processing plants. Industry sectors most affected by COVID-19 are being supported to minimize the spread of the virus. One high-risk sector is food processing. B.C. food processing employers are working hard to update their COVID-19 safety plans and improve protocols for […]
Employers get answers to their questions about how provincial health orders affect business operations. On December 14, Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, updated the public health order. The update affects all employers, and some of the recent requirements include: Employers must ensure that every worker performs a daily health check before entering the […]
