The WCB tries to influence the business sector in order to reduce
accidents through increased safety in the workplace. Throughout
this period the Board sought to refine and balance its two main
strategies: persuasion and coercion. The persuasion strategy
includes convincing both business and workers that an increased
focus on safety is in their own best interest. The coercion strategy
entails changing behavior through regulations, higher assessments,
fines, and closures.
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Inspections represent the policing function of the WCB. The amount
of time an inspector spends on inspections depends on their involvement
in the other safety-related activities.
Accident investigations and inspections are read from
the left-hand scale, number of inspectors from the right.
Changing the measure of activity gives a clearer picture of the
Board's focus on accident prevention. Worksite hours include
consultation with management and safety committees, teaching safety
classes, and inspection and investigation.
Counts are read from the left-hand scale, worksite
hours from the right.
First aid certification
for ten to fourteen thousand people each year helps reduce the severity
of accidents and adds a voice for safety awareness among workers.
These are the rates
for businesses that obey all safety regulations. The logging
industry has traditionally been one of the largest sectors in B.C.
and one of the most dangerous. The drop in logging assessment rates
reflects a dramatic improvement in safety performance.
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