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WorkSafeBC announces 2006 rates
The 2006 figures reflect an aggregate base rate of $1.90 per $100 of employer's assessable payroll, 3.5 percent less than the 2005 rate of $1.97.
The reduction reflects recent years' trends of stable injury rates, lower duration of injuries, and the success of the WorkSafe initiative - the shared commitment of employers, workers and WorkSafeBC (the Workers' Compensation Board) - to prevent injuries, diseases and fatalities from occurring.
The aggregate rate is a composite of rates in 88 individual rate groups. Approximately 60 percent of B.C.'s 179,000 employers will see base rates remain the same or drop, while 40 percent will experience base rate increases.
View the 2006 rates
- To find the base rate for a specific classification unit, search by classification unit name or number.
- View the base rates for all rate groups.
- Browse by industry sector.
Industries with base rate decreases
Base rate decreases are projected for hospitals, long term care and short term care facilities; wharf, marine terminal and stevedoring operations; along with shipbuilding, universities, electric utilities, supermarkets and industrial construction and trades.
Industries with base rate increases
Increases are forecast for such industries as general retail, public school districts, trucking, department stores, telecommunication services and gas utilities.
Additional resources
- Find out how WorkSafeBC sets rates and classifies employers.
- View the Introduction to WCB Classification, Rate Setting, and Experience Rating (SWF 456kb)
View the WorkSafeBC aggregate rate trend information in table form (PDF 16kb) or in chart form (PDF 114kb)
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