October is Ergonomics Month, a global initiative that focuses on increasing awareness and promoting the science and application of ergonomics and human factors.

Amendments to Part 31, Firefighting, of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation will come into effect on October 1, 2026.

We invite you to share your ideas for policy projects for the Policy, Regulation and Research Department to consider when developing proposals for the 2027–2029 Policy Workplans.

With wildfire conditions changing across parts of the province, WorkSafeBC is reminding employers to assess wildfire-related risks and take steps to protect workers from smoke exposure and other potential hazards.

With wildfire activity intensifying across British Columbia, WorkSafeBC is reminding employers to review their emergency evacuation plans and prepare for situations where workers may need to evacuate a workplace.