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Bridging the gap - Construction safety conference

Register now! Join us on November 20 and 21 to learn more about health and safety issues in B.C.'s high-risk construction industry.

Focus on Tomorrow — Request for proposals

WorkSafeBC invites applications for research project funding as part of its 2010 Focus on Tomorrow research competition.

Influenza prevention — what you need to know

Find out how to prevent exposure to Influenza A (H1N1) virus and what the regulatory requirements are for employers.

Influenza A H1N1 virus and respiratory protection for health care workers — more FAQs

WorkSafeBC supports the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Interim Guidance: Infection Prevention and control measures for Health Care Workers in Acute Care Facilities for Human Cases of Swine Influenza A (H1N1).

WorkSafe Magazine - November/December 2009

In this issue: the importance of electrical safety in non-electrical industries, an industry take on a fishing vessel stability course, the dangers of hidden construction chemicals, the latest pullout poster in the construction safety series; and more.

Watch a webcast of Heavy Metal Rocks in Kelowna

See what happens when 26 high school students from Kelowna experience first-hand what it's like to operate heavy road building and construction machinery.

Human Factor Perspectives on Safety

Join WorkSafeBC and the Association of Canadian Ergonomists for a conference exploring human factors as they relate to safety in the context of a systems approach. It takes place on November 30 in Vancouver, B.C.

2010 premium rates to remain among the lowest in 30 years

Employers’ 2010 average base premium rates will remain the same as the last two years at $1.56 per $100 of employers’ assessable payroll, WorkSafeBC announced today. Read more…

Update for medical suppliers

WorkSafeBC has issued a bulletin for medical suppliers with information on the process for the request of durable and disposable medical equipment and supplies.

Working with Dementia: Safe Work Practices for Caregivers — new video

A newly released video consisting of a series of modules on how to care for people with dementia is now available. Each module portrays a situation that caregivers may encounter when caring for a person with dementia, and offers guidance on how to respond to similar situations in order to stay safe and support the person with dementia. Watch the video…

Consultation on the 2010 — 2012 Compensation, Occupational Disease and Assessment Policy Priorities Workplan

The Policy and Research Division has prepared a draft 2010 – 2012 Compensation, Occupational Disease and Assessment Policy Priorities Workplan for stakeholder review and comment.

Release of 2010 proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation for consultation

The Board of Directors has approved the release of the 2010 proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation for stakeholder consultation.

New or revised 2009 Occupational Exposure Limits

WorkSafeBC is seeking stakeholder input on new or revised 2009 OELs.

Policy consultation on bronchogenic carcinoma (lung cancer) in asbestos-exposed workers

The Board of Directors has approved the release of a discussion paper for stakeholder consultation.