History of WorkSafeBC — Statistics and Chronology
British Columbia's workers' compensation system is dedicated to promoting
workplace health and safety for the workers and employers of this province.
The system also ensures that workers who are injured or become ill out
of and in the course of employment are well looked after — financially,
physically, and socially.
This historical chronology provides some insight into how British Columbia's
workers' compensation law and service have evolved over the years.
See the timeline
summary (PDF 14kb) of the events that defined the WCB's environment.
