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WorkSafeBC produces a variety of health and safety publications, many of which are available online. Books, videotapes, and posters can be ordered from the WorkSafeBC store. You can also access our Library Services to browse the collection and borrow publications and videos.

WorkSafeBC Publications

Top 10 Publications

3 steps to effective worker education and training

3 steps to effective worker education and training
(PDF 1.1mb / booklet)
Designed for employers and supervisors, this guide offers a three-step framework based on orientation, education, and training new and young workers to be safe on the job.

Wash your hands poster

Wash your hands poster
(PDF 1.8mb / poster)
This poster reminds workers to wash their hands.

Prevention Manual

Prevention Manual
(PDF 1.5mb / booklet)
This manual contains the policies and practices that relate to WorkSafeBC's prevention mandate under the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

Rehabilitation Services and Clams Manual Volume II

Rehabilitation Services and Claims Manual Volume II
(PDF 3.9mb / booklet)
Contains current WorkSafeBC policy relating to rehabilitation and compensation matters. It is used by WorkSafeBC staff when carrying out their responsibilities under the Workers Compensation Act.

Rehabilitation Services and Clams Manual Volume I

Rehabilitation Services and Claims Manual Volume I
(PDF 3.1mb / booklet)
Contains WorkSafeBC policy relating to rehabilitation and compensation matters before June 30, 2002.

Safe Work Practices for Handling Asbestos

Controlling Exposure: Protecting Workers from Infectious Disease
(PDF 1.9mb / booklet)
This book describes common infectious diseases and how they are spread, and explains how to protect workers from exposure to infectious diseases. This book replaces the older publication HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C: Preventing Exposure at Work (BK38).

Safe Work Practices for Handling Asbestos

Safe Work Practices for Handling Asbestos
(PDF 1mb / booklet)
This booklet describes the safe methods of handling all types of asbestos-containing materials. It discusses suitable work procedures for the removal, enclosure, and encapsulation of friable asbestos materials.

WHMIS at Work

WHMIS at Work
(PDF 929kb / booklet)
This booklet contains general information about WHMIS - the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.

How to Implement a Formal Occupational Health and Safety Program

How to Implement a Formal Occupational Health and Safety Program
(PDF 415kb / booklet)
This booklet is a complete revision of the old BK14 How to Implement an Effective Occupational Health and Safety Program. This revision will help employers, workers, and joint health and safety committees develop and maintain an effective occupational health and safety (OHS) program.

The Ripple Effect

The Ripple Effect
(PDF 3.5mb / booklet)
This report is published annually as a complement to the operatinal and financial reviews covered in the annual report of WorkSafeBC.